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

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​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

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Course:

Long Course 22 km

 

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Short Course 6 km　(course will be released soon)

＊There may be changes to course depending on condition

 

Craft：

OC1/ V1/ OC2

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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

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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

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We have canoe rentals for international paddlers but numbers are very limited. If you need one please inquire info@paddler2020.com