2019 RACE RULES
REGISTRATION
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Each Crew member must be registered and have a signed waiver on file with the Twin Cities Beach Blast no later than one hour before the posted race start time.
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Registration is free.
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Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.
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Each crew member must supply and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device.
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No bare feet. Each crew member must wear shoes or sandals that stay on the feet with straps. Flip-flops are not allowed.
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Races are not open to our sponsors, employees or members of Twin Cities Beach Blast or their families.
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In the event of severe weather, race cancellation or delays will be posted on www.tcbeachblast.com, www.facebook.com/tcbeachblast, www.twitter.com/tcbeachblast, and announced by the media.
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A boat/crew may enter multiple race divisions, but may only win (1) timed speed or (1) creative prize in (1) race, with exception of the Stand-up Paddler (SUP) race.
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Participants must be age 5 and up.
BOAT REQUIREMENTS
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Floatation for the boats must consist of whole plastic or cardboard milk cartons or jugs.
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On the craft’s hull, at least 50 percent of cartons or jugs must touch the water surface; one may not completely wrap the cartons.
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No motorized propulsion is permitted.
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No swimming or pushing the boat. Boats must move by human power by humans on the boat.
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No flames, fires, smoke bombs or fireworks of any kind are permitted.
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Boats and crew members will be inspected for compliance.
Stand-up Paddler (SUP) Race
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Any boat may be used for the SUP race.
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Only (1) participant per boat.
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Participant must stand up through the duration of the race or be disqualified.
COMPETITION PREPARATION TIME TABLE
60 MINUTES: All boats and crew members must be checked in at least one hour before posted race start time.
30 MINUTES: All boats must be on site and available for judging at least 30 minutes before posted race start time.
10 MINUTES: Boats must be at the Boat Launch Zone no later than 10 minutes before posted race start time.
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RACE DIVISIONS & START TIMES
10:00 a.m.: Orcas - Adults 18 years of age or older
11:00 a.m.: Sharks - Teens ages 13-17
12:00 p.m.: Minnows - Kids ages 5-12 with (1) adult on board
1:00 p.m.: Whales - The biggest, Cow-Themed boats Race
2:00 p.m.: SUP - Solo Stand-up Paddlers
2:30 p.m.: Media Race: Watch members of the Twin Cities media compete!
3:00 p.m.: The Showdown - Grand Finale of today's champions
COMPETITION
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Each boat much display a race number sticker provided at registration and be displayed with a clear view for race officials.
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If a boat wins a heat, crew members must transport it back to the start line for the race finals.
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Crew members are required to remove or dispose of the boat or its remains from the site.
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Judges and Race Officials’ decisions are final.
2024 RACE RULES
REGISTRATION
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Each Crew member must be registered and have a signed waiver on file with the Twin Cities Beach Blast one hour before the posted race start time.
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Registration is free!
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Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.
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Each crew member must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Free PFDs are available at Registration.
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No bare feet. Each crew member must wear shoes or sandals that stay on the feet with straps. Flip-flops are not allowed.
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Races are not open to our sponsors, employees or members of Twin Cities Beach Blast or their families.
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In the event of severe weather, race cancellation or delays will be posted on www.tcbeachblast.com, ww.facebook.com/tcbeachblast, www.twitter.com/tcbeachblast, and announced by the media.
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A boat/crew may enter multiple race divisions, but may only win (1) timed speed or (1) creative prize in (1) race, with exception of the Stand-up Paddler (SUP) race & Finale.
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Participants must be age 5 and up.
BOAT REQUIREMENTS
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Floatation for the boats must consist of whole plastic or cardboard milk cartons or jugs.
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On the craft’s hull, at least 50 percent of cartons or jugs must touch the water surface; one may not completely wrap the cartons.
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No motorized propulsion is permitted.
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No swimming or pushing the boat. Boats must move by human power by humans on the boat.
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No flames, fires, smoke bombs or fireworks of any kind are permitted.
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Boats and crew members will be inspected for compliance.
Stand-up Paddler (SUP) Race
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Any boat may be used for the SUP race.
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Only (1) participant per boat.
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Participant must stand up through the duration of the race or be disqualified.
COMPETITION PREPARATION TIME TABLE
60 MINUTES: All boats and crew members must be checked in at least one hour before posted race start time.
30 MINUTES: All boats must be on site and available for Zoom judging at least 30 minutes before posted race start time.
10 MINUTES: Boats must be at the Boat Launch Zone no later than 10 minutes before posted race start time.
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RACE DIVISIONS & START TIMES
10:00 a.m.: Orcas - Adults 18 years of age or older
11:00 a.m.: Sharks - Teens ages 13-17
12:00 noon: Minnows - Kids ages 5-12 with (1) adult on board
1:00 p.m.: SUP - Solo Stand-up Paddlers
2:00 p.m.: The Showdown - Grand Finale of today's champions
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COMPETITION
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The races will start at the top of the hour.
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Each boat much display a race number sticker provided at registration and be displayed with a clear view for race officials.
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If a boat wins a heat, crew members must transport it back to the start line for the race finals.
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Crew members are required to remove or dispose of the boat or its remains from the site.
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Judges and Race Officials’ decisions are final.
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PRIZES - ORCAS SHARKS & MINNOWS:
1st Place Speed: $100
1st Place Creative: $300
2nd Place Creative: $200
3rd Place Creative: $100
(Creative prizes for original boats. No creative prizes for using TC Beach Blast-supplied boats or art work.)
PRIZES - SUP & FINALE
1st Place Speed; $100