Event: https://facebook.com/events/2358427021042447/
(P) Saint Sebastian River Race
Outriggers Bar & Grill, Sebastian, FL (*New Start/Finish Location)
POSTPONED - Due to Hurricane Dorian hitting the race location, the event has been pushed back until December 1st Tentatively. Thank you for your understanding and we hope everyone is safe from the storm!
Sunday, December 1, 2019 (tentative new date)
Time: Register: 9 am - 9:45 am
Start 10 am (Long Course)
10:05 am (Short Course)
Who: Open to all paddlecraft including canoes, kayaks, surfskis, outriggers, SUPs, and Prones
Courses: Short (5 miles) and Long (9 miles)
Note: Because of the heat and humidity in Florida in early September, the courses have been shortened from last year.
(See Discussion for Course Maps)
Race(s) will start and finish at the boat ramp next to Outriggers Bar & Grill in Micco, FL along the banks of the St. Sebastian River. Outriggers Bar & Grill is located at 4015 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32976. The restaurant is conveniently located 15 minutes from Exit 173 on I-95. There is parking next to the restaurant with no fee.
Afterwards, join us for a pay as you go lunch at Outriggers Bar & Grill for socializing, good-times, food, beer (other refreshments too) and awards.
This race is considered a points race as part of the FCPA (Florida Competition Paddlers Association) and there is no race fee or parking fee. Here is more information on the FCPA:
The FCPA was formed in 1976 to coordinate and promote the sport of canoe and kayak racing in Florida. The FCPA hosts approximately fourteen free recreational races across the state of Florida each year. To be eligible for the annual points championship, you must be an FCPA member which costs $10 annually. FCPA members receive a free meal at the awards banquet and a monthly email newsletter which contains a race schedule, race results, articles written by members and member classified ads.
FCPA races are very high-stake affairs, with expensive ribbons awarded to winners in each division. Annual points champions are awarded a coveted T-shirt during the annual meeting/awards banquet (following the Silver Springs Race) in December. Divisions are established using the USCA age/gender designations and the following boat classifications:
1. Paddle while standing – Paddleboard (SUP)
2. Paddle with your hands - Prone
3. Paddle while sitting:
a. With two-blade paddle – Kayak (K) - (Includes Surfski)
b. With single-blade paddle – Canoe
c. Outrigger or Highkneel Canoe – Unlimited Canoe
USCA Age Classes
Junior (J) - <18
Open (O) – 18-39
Master (M) – 40-49
Senior (S) - 50-59
Veteran 1 (V1) - 60-64
Veteran 2 (V2) - 65-69
Grand Veteran 1 (GV1) - 70-74
Grand Veteran 2 (GV2) - 75-79
Grandmaster Veteran (GM) - 80+
NOTE – All participants are responsible for carrying safety equipment required by law including PFDs and safety leashes.
Online preregistration via PaddleGuru appreciated and will help us anticipate the number of participants.
https://paddleguru.com/races/FCPASaintSebastianRiverRace2019
