Essex River Race Rules

While participating in the Essex River Race I understand that:

I am required to carry a communication device (VHF radio and/or cell phone).
I am required to carry a noisemaker.
I am required to notify the race committee immediately if I pull out of the race.
I am required to wear or carry a PFD on board my vessel.
I am required to carry a GPS and/or compass.
I am required to carry my own provisions (food and hydration).
I am required to wear a spray skirt if I am paddling a sit-inside kayak.
I am not allowed to wear earbuds — I must maintain full awareness of other boats, which may be traveling in the opposite direction.
If I do not reach the finish line within two (2) hours of my start time, I am expected to pull out of the race and notify the race committee.
Chase boats are not obligated to remain on the course beyond the two-hour mark.
I may be on my own for most of the course and I feel confident about my rowing/paddling skills.
I am required to clear the boat ramp / loading area in a timely manner when putting in and taking out.
I may not park in areas designated for boat trailers or residents.
At the after-race party, I am required to stay within the designated area with alcoholic beverages.
I am ultimately and solely responsible for my safety during this event and participate at my own risk.
If I do not comply with these rules, set forth by the race committee and the Town of Essex, I may be banned from this race in the future.

Refuse to register any individual or boat.
Expel or disqualify any individual or boat for lack of required equipment, unsafe operation, disregard for event rules or unsportsmanlike behavior.
Disqualify any individual or boat who has gained an advantage by drafting any boat outside of its registered class, blocking an overtaking boat, ignoring someone in distress, or causing damage to another craft.

Photo By David Jones