RULES and SAFETY INFORMATION
- All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver form.
- All participants must wear an approved life jacket at all times.
- No alcoholic beverages permitted.
- All vessels must have a fifty-foot rope attached and a whistle.
- Canoeists may carry their canoe along the river’s edge during any section of rapids.
- Participants may use a canoe or kayak to participate in the event; at this time, stand-up paddleboards are not permitted (without prior approval from RRCA).
- Helmets and safety kits are available to rent for free on-site at registration.
MARTINTOWN DAM
- We encourage all participants to use the portage around the dam.
- The portage area is by the fire hall/community centre on the left-hand side of the river.
- IF the dam is open, you may pass through the narrow opening on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE ONLY. This section is marked.
- Boats must maintain a single-file formation (no passing allowed) when approaching the dam.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS THROUGH ANYWHERE ELSE.
2025 SCHEDULE
| April 9 | 11:59 PM EDT |
Online Registration Ends |
| April 10-11 | 9:00 AM EDT |
Early Canoe Number Pickup (RRCA Office, Thurs & Fri (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
| April 12 | 7:00 AM - 11 AM EDT |
Pre-Race Breakfast Starts (St. Andrews Paraish Hall, Knights of Columbus) |
| April 12 | 8:30 AM EDT |
Canoe Race Number Pickup Opens, Pre-Registration Only, St. Andrews School) |
| April 12 | 9:00 AM EDT |
On-Site Registrations Open, St. Andrews School |
| April 12 | 9:00 AM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 10:30 AM EDT |
Race Start (Field beside St. Andrews School) |
| April 12 | 1:00 PM EDT |
Shower and Change Room Facilities Open (Char-Lan Rec Centre) |
| April 12 | 3:00 PM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 4:30 PM EDT | Awards ceremony |
| April 12 | 5:00 PM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM EDT |
Post-Race Dinner (Char-Lan Rec Centre, hosted by St. Mary's Centre - Awards at 4:30 PM) $10 Cash only, open to the public |
RESULTS
- Results will be posted to the RRCA website: http://www.rrca.on.ca
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