FGPC Small Boat Race Series

FGPC Small Boat Race Series Fall 2024 / Spring 2025

Looking to warm up this winter? FGPC is bringing the heat with some competition! The “FGPC Small Boat Race Series” is open to all paddlers, any level that want to come out and challenge themselves. Points will be given by placement (example – If you finish 3rd out of 10 you will receive 8 points)  and 10 points for participation at each race. 

• When:
  • Saturday 1-2PM, 26 October: sprint – 500m
    • NB: each competitor races 2 heats: a random draw seeded heat;
      and a head-to-head final
  • Saturday 1-2PM, 23 November: distance – 5km
  • Saturday 1-2PM, 14 December: sprint – 500m
    • NB: each competitor races 2 heats: a random draw seeded heat;
      and a head-to-head final
  • Saturday 1-2.30PM, 25 January: distance – 7km
  • Saturday 1- 2PM, 22 February: sprint: 500m
    • NB: each competitor races 2 heats: a random draw seeded heat;
      and a head-to-head final
  • Saturday 1-3PM, 29 March: distance – 9.5km
• Race Format: Small boat race
• Boats: Unless specified, any private or club small boat is permitted
• Location: FGPC docks
• Cost: $15 per paddler per race; advance online registration only (no same-day race sign-ups permitted); full series of 6 races can be purchased for $75. 
• Prizes for overall winners (top three men overall; top three women overall; top relay team overall)
• Coffee & selection of baked goods included at each race     
• Registration deadline is 72 hours before the race
• Point System:
  • Points will be given by placement
  • First place in each category (minimum 3 boats) will get 15 points and the following places will get 1 point less per placement