Competitive Classes
Kayaks that are not specifically designed to meet the ICF or ACF specifications for the “racing” and “touring” classes or the Surf Ski classes, will be classified as Recreational, Ocean Racing or Unrestricted.
Touring Canoes
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TC1, TC2 and TC4
Racing Canoes
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C1, C2 and C4
Touring Kayaks
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TK1 and TK2
Racing Kayaks
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K1, K2 and K4
Surf Skis
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SSK1 and SSK2
Wildwater Kayaks (Down River Racer)
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DRR
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Recreational Kayaks
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SRec1, MRec1, LRec1, Rec2 and LRec2
Outriggers
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Out1, Out2 and Out6
Ocean Racing Skis
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ORS1
ICF advises an ocean racing ski “is a long, narrow, lightweight kayak with an open (sit-on-top) cockpit, usually with a foot pedal-controlled rudder. They are generally 5-6.5m long and just 40-50cm wide.”
Stand Up Paddle Boards
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SUP1
There are no specifications for stand up paddle boards.
Dragonboats
18 person dragonboats are permitted to enter the Wisemans Dash. Relay is not permitted, so all 18 will paddle the full distance Windsor to Wisemans. Dragonboats must conform to Australian Dragonboating Association specifications.
Unrestricted
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UN1 and UN2
This unrestricted class is open to any craft, and especially for craft which do not fit the requirements of other classes. Any craft will be permitted, provided it meets safety requirements and:
* the paddlers are facing forward;
* the craft is powered by hand held paddles only.
Examples of Kayaks in Various Classes
Short Rec 1
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Dolphin
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Explorer 4
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Minnow
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French Tourer
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Sprite
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Bass
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B-line Petrel
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Manitou
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Elliot Swift (no rudder)
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Horizon Scoutt »
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Elliot Barracuda (no rudder)
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Epic GPX
Medium Rec 1
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Arctic Raider
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Mirage 17, 520 & 530
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Penguin
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Australis Salamander
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Kakadu 4.7
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Ocean Raider
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Flash
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Marauder
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Epic S and V8
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Horizon EnV
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Nadgee
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Greenlander 17 & 550
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Contour 450
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Tasman Express
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Apollo X1
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Challenge Sequel & Breeze
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Prijon Proteus
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Cobra
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Elliot Obsession
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Epic 16x, 18x & 18x sport
Long Rec 1
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Raider X
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Mirage 19 & 580
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Comet
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Elliot Renegade
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Challenger
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Horizon Tourer
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Horizon Flyer
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Horizon 580
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Slade SLR1
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Q-kayaks Torres
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Northstar
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Tasman 19
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Elliot Renegade
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Time Traveller
Rec 2
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Dusky Bay 5.9
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Estuary Double
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Horizon Ekko
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Mermaid
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Stellar STI7
Long Rec 2
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Mirage 24 & 730
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Elliot Vulcan
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Elliot Zero Tolerance
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Tasman Twin & Max
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Pittarak
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Slade SLR2
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ORS1
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Carbonology
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Epic
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Nelo
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Fenn
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Quantum
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Stellar
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Think
SSK (Spec Ski)
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Dolphin
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Charger
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DD3
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Ozflyte
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Interceptor
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BOS
Unrestricted 1
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Sonic
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Rocket
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Force 3/4/5
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Q-kayaks Maximus
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Mirage 22 & 22S
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Ruahine Opus
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Evolution Edge
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Bandit
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Epic 16 & 18
Unrestricted 2
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Stellar S2E
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Supersonic
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Vindicator
Generally multisport racing kayaks should enter the Unrestricted category.
Short Rec size kayaks with rudders should enter Med Rec.