Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal

Event Rules

• All participants must be checked in and registered by 9:15 a.m. On-site registration is allowed for people who didn’t register online.
• No alcohol will be allowed in any craft.
• You must be at least 14 years of age (if no adult is present).
• You must have consent of parent or guardian (if under 18 years of age.) Coast Guard approved, over-the-shoulder, correctly sized life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water.
• Overtaking canoes or cyclists have the right of way
• Cyclists must ride single file, on the shoulder, on the short stretch of Route 105 prior to the rail trail entrance.
• Riders overtaking others should pass on the left, and should voice “On Your Left”
• If you have a mechanical failure while cycling, move off the trail as soon as possible.
• If there is another cyclist behind you, you should move out of their way immediately.
• Bike helmets must be worn at all times on the cycling portion.
• For those racing, all racers in open canoes will use single blade paddles only.
• Racers in kayaks or decked boats may use either single or double blade paddles.

Participant Classes

• 3 Person Relay: Two paddlers, one cyclist
• 2 Person Relay: One paddler, one cyclist
• Recreational Class (Non-competitive, open to any boat): A general category in which anyone can participate. This class is also for any boat with more than two canoeists or for contestants entering a watercraft that is not considered a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Want to paddle but not compete? This class is for you!
• Community Team: A boat or relay team with colleagues, friends, and family – representing the same organization. Create a team and challenge other groups!
• High School: Both paddlers must be aged 15 to 18.
• C2 (Men): Two men; canoe length can be up to 18′ 6″
• C2 (Women): Two women; canoe length can be up to 18′ 6″
• C2 (Mixed): One man and one woman, canoe length can be up to 18′ 6″
• Kayak/Solo Canoe (Man): One man, kayak/canoe can be any length
• Kayak/Solo Canoe (Woman): One women, kayak can be any length
• Paddleboard: One participant propelling a stand-up paddleboard of any length
• Senior/Junior: One adult and one paddler age 8-17
• Golden Class: All participants over 65+

Please note that race classes may be consolidated if there are insufficient registrants in a specific class.