Dates: May 18-19
Name:Va’a Japan 2nd Annual OC1/V1 Japan National Championships
Location:Yumigahama (Minami-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Host:Va’a Japan
Supported by: Minami-Izu Town、Minami Izu Tourism Association、Izu Fishery Cooperative、Minami-Izu Chamber of Commerce、Izu Outrigger Canoe Club、Raizuya、PADDLER, KEEP PADDLING
Sponsor:TALIS CREW, PUAKEA DESIGN, KAI WA'A, PADDLER, PATAGONIA, PADDLE FACTORY
ENTRY IS CLOSED!
・OC1/V1 17,600 yen(TALIS CREWx VA'A JAPAN Race Jersey/Cap・Pre Race Dinner・Lunch Included)
・JR (U19): 14,300 yen
・OC2(for two):33,000 yen
Course:
Long Course 22 km
Short Course 6 km (course will be released soon)
*There may be changes to course depending on condition
Craft:
OC1/ V1/ OC2
Category:
Junior (Under 19)
Open (20 - 44)
Masters (Over 45)
OC2- Long Course
We will award every division with at least 3 entries in a division. If there are less than 3 paddlers in division, we may combine divisions for award
Schedule:
May 18
16:00- 18:00 Race Packet Pickup @ Raizuya (http://www.raizuya.com)
18:00~ Pre Race Dinner @ Raizuya
May 19
7:00 - 8:00 Race Checkin (in front of tent)
8:00 - Opening Ceremony
9:00 - Short Course Start
11:00 - Long Course Start
15:30 - Award Ceremony
*In case of bad weather, time schedule may be altered. Final decision will be announced at pre race dinner.
*If race gets cancelled due to bad weather, there will be no refund.
*All paddlers must wear a personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling. Inflatable waist pack is also allowed
We have canoe rentals for international paddlers but numbers are very limited. If you need one please inquire info@paddler2020.com
TALIS CREW x VA'A JAPAN Race Jersey & Hat
For guests staying at the hotel, please refer to the accommodation information provided by the Minamiizu Tourism Association website below. There are also many Airbnb in these conditions.