FOUNDATION OFFICIAL: CANOE MARATHON QUIZ

You are the designated Chief Official at a canoe marathon competition. What MUST
be present BEFORE any competition commences?

What is the minimum weight and maximum length requirements for each class?

K1: Weight                  Length

K2: Weight                 Length

K4: Weight                 Length

C1: Weight                  Length

C2: Weight                  Length

A paddler presents to Boat Control at the conclusion of racing. The boat used is made of an unidentifiable material and does not have any visible or fixed buoyancy. What must the boat be capable of to ensure it meets the specifications of the rules?

What is the recommended distance for a Short Distance (Course) race?

During competition paddlers may be required to portage at official or optional designated locations. How are portage locations to be marked both at the start and end of the portage?

What should be produced for any type or level of canoe marathon competition, no matter the venue?

A paddler has made a phone call to the race organisers advising they have been stuck in traffic and will be about 20 minutes late for their start. Should the Starter delay the start and wait for the paddler?

A paddler has made a third attempt to start before any instruction has been made by the Starter. What is the penalty?

A paddler may be accompanied along the course, or assisted in any way, by other canoes or kayaks not entered in the event.

A paddler has capsized. The paddler may receive assistance to restarting their paddling position and can be promoted along the course to regain their position in the race?

You are a Course Umpire at one of the turns. You observe a paddler who has deliberately changed their racing line interrupting others in the race. As the Course Umpire what action do you take?

The paddler that changed their racing line collided with another paddler causing the paddler to capsize. As the Course Umpire what recommendation would you be providing with your report for the purposes of an informed decision and the application of the appropriate penalty?

Competitions are managed by a Competition Committee. Which three official roles make up the Competition Committee?

You have been assigned to officiate at the portage. Supporters are permitted to provide food, drink and repairs at clearly marked designated locations within the portage. You observe a supporter provide support outside of these designated locations.

Is there any breach of the rules and what, if any, penalty can be given to the supporter?

A boat is deemed as finished when the bow of the boat crosses the finish line with all crew in the boat.

Time penalties are decided by the:

Who decides disqualifications:

Weed deflectors can be placed in front of a rudder. What is the maximum length of a weed deflector?

A paddler may receive information on boat speed and heartrate from a device during a race.

You have been assigned as a Course Umpire, and you are observing a group of paddlers approach the turn. You observe one of the paddlers remove their drinking system and it is discarded into the water.

What penalty can be applied?

A paddler can replace their boat during a race.