Categories
Start in Vyssi Brod:
K1 M (men)
any kayak including surf ski, except sea kayaks
K1 MJUN (junior men)
any kayak including surf ski, except sea kayaks
paddlers under 18 only
born in 2008-2011
K1 MVET (veteran men)
paddlers aged 40 and over only
born in 1986 or earlier
K1 SEA (K1 seakajak)
mass-produced sea kayak made of plastic or composite, two chambers, length up to 550 cm
the category is open to both women and men
K1 W (women)
any kayak
K1 WJUN (junior women)
any kayak
female paddlers under 18 only
born in 2008-2011
K2 M (men)
racing, sea or touring kayak
we recommend using a kick-up rudder
K2 MVET (K2 men veterans)
racing, sea or touring kayak
we recommend using a kick-up rudder
paddlers aged 40 and over only
born in 1986 or earlier
K2 W (women)
racing, sea or touring kayak
we recommend using a kick-up rudder
K2 MIX (K2 mix)
racing, sea or touring kayak
we recommend using a kick-up rudder
C1 M (men)
all types of single canoe: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
boat propelled with a single-bladed paddle
C1 MJUN (junior men)
all types of single canoe: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
boat propelled with a single-bladed paddle
paddlers under 18 only
born in 2008-2011
C2 M (men)
racing double canoe
C2 MVET (veterans)
any type of double canoe
paddlers aged 40 and over only
born in 1986 or earlier
C2 TOUR (touring)
any mass-produced touring double canoe
boat accessories such as spray decks, splash guards, pumps and protectors are allowed
the crew must always consist of two men or two women
C2 MIX (C2 mix)
canoe type is unrestricted
mixed crew (man and woman)
C3 / C4
canoe type is unrestricted
three- or four-person crew, mixed crews allowed
Start in Rozmberk nad Vltavou:
P5 M (men)
traditional P5 boat
4- to 5-person crew
splash guards, pumps and portage wheels are allowed
P5 W (women)
traditional P5 boat
4- to 5-person crew
splash guards, pumps and portage wheels are allowed
SUP M (men)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
SUP MJUN (junior men)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
paddlers under 18 only
born in 2008-2011
SUP W (women)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
SUP WJUN (junior women)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
female paddlers under 18 only
born in 2008-2011
SUP MVET (veteran men)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
paddlers aged 40 and over only
born in 1986 or earlier
SUP WVET (veteran women)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
female paddlers aged 40 and over only
born in 1986 or earlier
SUP MEGA (megaboard / multi-person paddleboard)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
we recommend inflatable megaboards without fins attached
4- to 6-person crew
RAFT
The raft must be at least 160 cm wide; we recommend Gumotex Colorado or Gumotex Pulsar.
4- to 6-person crew
men, women or mixed crew
C5 – C9
canoe type is unrestricted
5- to 9-person crew
Start at Na Piskarne campsite:
K1 MU15 (boys)
all types of kayak: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
paddlers under 15 only
born in 2012-2017
K1 WU15 (girls)
all types of kayak: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
female paddlers under 15 only
born in 2012-2017
C1 U15 (boys)
all types of single canoe: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
paddlers under 15 only
born in 2012-2017
SUP U15 (youth)
no restrictions on board size, length or construction
paddlers under 15 only
born in 2012-2017
C2 U15 (youth + adult)
all types of double canoe: downriver, slalom, racing or touring
paddlers under 15
born in 2012-2017
A youth competitor may paddle with a person over 18 who is responsible for them, such as a parent, coach or guide.
Only all-youth crews without adult accompaniment are eligible for the podium.
Other crews (youth + adult) will be timed and listed in the results, but will not be eligible for the podium.
P5 U15 (youth P5 boat)
traditional P5 boat
4- to 5-person crew
paddlers under 15
born in 2012-2017
One person over 15 may accompany the youth crew as a guide, seated at the stern and responsible for the crew.
R5 U15 (youth R5 raft)
The raft must be at least 160 cm wide; we recommend Gumotex Colorado or Gumotex Pulsar.
paddlers under 15
born in 2012-2017
One person over 15 may accompany the youth crew as a guide, seated at the stern and responsible for the crew.
RAFT OPEN
The raft must be at least 160 cm wide; we recommend Gumotex Colorado or Gumotex Pulsar.
4- to 6-person crew
start from Na Piskarne campsite
born in 2017 or earlier
The best crews in this category will therefore not be announced.
If anything is unclear, write to "[email protected]"; the judge present at the start may also determine the category.
