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, Expedition Kayak, Ocean Racing or Unrestricted.

 

Touring Canoes

• TC1, TC2 and TC4

 

Racing Canoes

• C1, C2 and C4

 

Touring Kayaks

• TK1 and TK2

 

Racing Kayaks

• K1, K2 and K4

 

Surf Skis

• SSK1 and SSK2

 

Wildwater Kayaks (Down River Racer)

• DRR

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Recreational Kayaks

• SRec1, MRec1, LRec1, Rec2 and LRec2

 

Expedition Kayaks

• A commercially designed sea kayak designed for genuine expedition paddling

 

Outriggers

• Out1, Out2 and Out6

 

Ocean Racing Skis

• 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

• SUP1

There are no specifications for stand up paddle boards.  Inflatables are permitted.

 

Dragonboats

18 person dragonboats are permitted to enter any distance.  Relay is not permitted, so all 18 will paddle the full distance chosen. Dragonboats must conform to Australian Dragonboating Association specifications.

 

Unrestricted

• 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.