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RACE
INFORMATION |
The Hansa Fish is a two
day marathon, rated A by Canoeing South Africa. To be able to take
part in this race, you need to fulfill the CSA requirements for
competence and proficiency. Please see the
rules page
for more information
Quick links:
 1.
Race details and
water levels
The total
distance of the marathon is 81,8 km. If you reach Prospect after 13:30
you will be pulled out of the race. There will also be a cut-off at Katkop
at 15:00. WATER LEVEL: 26 cumec
The race starts on Grassridge Dam on Friday 7 October 2011 at 7h00. The
First Day ends 45,8 km further, 1 km below Knutsford Bridge. This is the
start of Day 2 on Saturday 8 October 2011 at 7h00, with the race ending 36 km
further at the Sports Complex in Cradock. Entry fee for non-paddlers until 14h00
: R10 per adult; R5 per child under 12.
2. Registration
Registration is 14:00 – 20:00 on Thursday 6 October 2011 at the
SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION (Day 2 finish). Only late arrivals register at
Grassridge Dam.
3. Competitors
information
The start both days is 7h00. All competitors must report
at the Batch Camps at Grassridge Dam and Knutsford 30 minutes before
the allotted time, before taking to the water. Important pre-race
announcements handed out at batch camps.
Batch Camp lists Day
1 - Registration / Day 2 – Sports Complex & Cradock Spa. If your correct cell
number is on the CSA database you will receive an sms with batch and final
result. The K2's start first and then K1's. Wristbands in registration packs
guarantee both lunches and entry to Sports Complex Fri & Sat. These are to be
worn throughout the event.
NB: WRISTBANDS in
registration packs are to be WORN THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, you
will not be allowed to paddle if you do not have your wristband
ON YOUR WRIST!!!! The wristbands guarantee your participation,
both lunches and entry to the Sports Complex and After-Parties. They
also have an EMERGENCY and a WITHDRAWALS number
printed on them.
EMERGENCY – 078 2700 857 WITHDRAWALS – 078 417 7537
NB these numbers are NOT for batch enquiries!
There will be a Le Mans start at Grassridge Dam on Day 1. The seeded
paddlers will be in a separate smaller batch. The K2’s start first,
then K1. K3’s must be considerate to smaller craft at all times. All
late entries will be unseeded and in the last batches. Elapsed start
on Day 2.
The organizers reserve the right, whenever the safety or
health of participants is endangered, to enforce the withdrawal
of any number of participants. The organizers reserve the right
to disqualify any participants, penalise with a time
penalty or apply appropriate disciplinary action
against any competitor in breach of the marathon rules or who in any
way tries to improve his position in a dishonest way.
The organizers have the right to amend or add to the rules at any
stage. No change or amendments to the rules are allowed unless
approved by the chief official. The organizers reserve the right of
entry. Unless sound reasons can be given, a canoeist who disobeys
any rules – whether they be specified in the brochure, on the entry
form, pre-race note or given at the pre-race meeting – will be
disqualified. Any appeal must be lodged in writing within one hour
of the competitor completing the specific leg, to a member of the
Jury. R50 must accompany the protest. CSA rules will apply.
The area behind any line of buoys is NO MAN’S LAND! If
entering you will be disqualified.
No competitor under 14 years of age is allowed to
compete in a K1.
Double
Trouble
– the chute at Collett Weir – has been constructed in the middle of
the weir and will be marked by buoys. Portage option ONLY on the
RIGHT, no-one is allowed to portage on the left as in the past.
Cradock Weir:
Only the first 50 Boats may go over the weir on either side of the
corner, but if you land on another boat below the weir, you will be
disqualified. The rest of the field may only pass under the safety
marshal’s orders. Safety will be left to the lifesavers’ discretion.
No discussion in this regard. LIFESAVERS WILL BE AT CRADOCK WEIR
THURSDAY 13h00 – 17h00 FOR PRACTICE.
CSA approved life jackets are compulsory on both days. These
will be checked and if incorrect, paddlers will be prohibited from
taking part. 10 litres of buoyancy (in front AND in back) is
imperative and will be checked. Beach balls and bottles ONLY
permissible if secured to the boat. Helmets are highly
recommended on Day 1 for TOASTRACK, especially for
novices.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DUCK!
Organisers reserve the right to make Toastrack Bridge a
compulsory portage if deemed unsafe. You will be informed before
race day.
Private sponsorship:
no apparel or equipment bearing logos or products in direct conflict
with sponsor’s market will be permitted. During TV and Media
interviews, paddlers must ensure they are wearing race sponsor’s
apparel.
DECALS
- Valid CSA registration numbers must be placed on each side
of the front deck of the boat. Long Fish sponsor decals must
be placed on each side of the front deck of the boat and large
square decals on the back deck, smaller decals on the paddles.
Any other decals must be placed on the rear deck or on the sides
behind the front point of the cockpit. Batch stickers must be
placed on the front left hand deck and be clearly visible.
Paddles may be exchanged. No canoes replaced. No outside
assistance of any kind allowed, except in an emergency.
If you reach Prospect after 13:30 you WILL BE WITHDRAWN
from the marathon. There will also be a cut off at Katkop for all
craft -15:00. Anyone who retires from the race MUST
inform an official (wearing official bibs) at Keith’s, Prospect,
Saltpan’s Bridge or the Finishes or phone 078 417 7537 (WITHDRAWALS
ONLY) and provide your name and boat number.
The winner is the competitor completing the race in the
shortest total time. The Senior and Junior U/18 Classes are the only
open classes. All competitors who complete the race will receive a
Hansa Fish Medal at the finish. Positions 11-50 in K2 exchange
bronze for silver medals. Gold medals will be presented at
prize-giving. No prizes, money or medals will be posted or
deposited. Prize-giving will be on the riverbank at the finish on
Sat 8 October at 14h30.
Batch Camp lists Day 1 - Registration / Day 2 – Sports
Complex & Cradock Spa. If your correct cell number is on the CSA
database you will receive a sms with batch and final result. Confirm
your allotted check-in time, latecomers go to a lower batch
4.Safety
information and regulations
HELMETS are not compulsory, but highly recommended on Day 1, especially for
novice paddlers at Toastrack.
Lifesavers also at Cradock Weir on Thursday
6 October
from 13:00
-17:00.
5.
Camping and
accommodation
There is
free camping at CRADOCK
SPA
on Thurs, Fri and Sat night. The campsite to be vacated by 10h00 on Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION
:
Marlow Agricultural School
......................... (048) 881 3121
Huis
Joubert : Preparatory School .............. (048) 881 3163
Huis
Rocklands : High School .................... (048) 881 2784/881 2246
Huis Vertue : Primary School ..................... (048) 881 2670
Jeanette Geldenhuys................................. (048) 881
4914 gelden@telkomsa.net
084 5080 499
Michelle Marais...........................................(087) 5501
378
Secretary.fishmarathon@eik.co.za 083 4509 340
Vukasebenza Shelter - Hostel style accommodation
Contact: Gussie Tel. 048 8813657
17 beds; 6 showers
Safe Parking
For further accommodation options please contact:
Jeanette Geldenhuys.................................
(048) 881 4914
gelden@telkomsa.net 084 5080 499
Keep vehicles locked at all times and lock valuables in the trunk. Don’t
leave valuables in tents & vehicles.
6.
Awards - Coelacanth and Fish medals
The Coelacanth Award is an embossed Certificate plus a decal. The
yellowwood Coelacanth Award can be bought at an extra cost. Contact Charmaine (083
3054 054) or arrange at registration, if wanting to buy one. No posting of
awards. The Coelacanth Batch will start behind the seeded paddlers on Day
1 and is for paddlers who have already completed 10 “Fishes”, BOTH paddlers in a
K2 must be Coelacanths to qualify for this batch, there will be 2 batches if
numbers warrant it.
All competitors who complete the race will receive a Hansa Fish
Medal at the finish. Positions 11-50 in K2 please exchange bronze for
silver medals after the prize-giving. Gold medals will be handed out at the
prize-giving.
NOTE:
If you are not at prize giving you will not receive your cash
prize. We will not deposit or post any prizes
or medals after the marathon.
7.
Confirmed entries
Check the website:
www.fishmarathon.org.za for entry
list and acceptance.
For any queries contact Peter or Carien Kruger on (048) 881 1447.
9.
Race photos
The official race photographers are Actionography.
Email: info@actionography.co.za /
www.actionography.co.za
10.
Merchandise
T-SHIRTS of exceptional quality are INCLUDED in the entry fee.
Late entries are not guaranteed a T-shirt. Please INDICATE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE on
the entry form. No size indicated, no T-shirt. These are for PADDLERS ONLY.
Other merchandise will be for sale at registration.
11.
Access to the river
Saltpan's
PLEASE NOTE that unfortunately there will be NO ACCESS to
the river above Saltpan’s BEFORE THURSDAY. The reason for this is that,
due to construction, there will be blasting at an open quarry and therefore this
is NOT A SAFE AREA. This area will be controlled by security personnel at
the request of the Water Affairs and therefore it will be a waste of your time
and effort to even venture to the dam before Thursday. You will however be able
to trip from Saltpan’s to Cradock.
Tripping
THURSDAY tripping will be as normal – from 10am – 4.30pm – and
entry will be through the usual gate below the dam and NOT through Norman
Collett’s gate as printed on the entry form.
Double Trouble
ACCESS TO DOUBLE TROUBLE will be allowed via a secondary road
along the road to Toastrack. This will be clearly marked. PLEASE DO NOT
go beyond the hazard tape and REMEMBER TO RESPECT the property of the
landowner. A vantage point for spectators will be created on the river bank at
the bottom of the second chute. Spectators must be vigilant and not get in the
way of the contestants.
Keith's Flyover and Toaststrack
ONLY
ON THURSDAY 10h00 – 16h30 & FRIDAY DURING THE EVENT. THIS IS ALLOWED
UNDER STRICT CONDITIONS
– IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CHECK THESE RULES
BEFORE GOING
TO KEITH’S
- SEE WEBSITE AND ROAD MAP IN REGISTRATION PACK FOR DETAILS.
12.
Race officials for the
2011 Hansa "FISH"
| Chief Race Official:
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TBC |
| Clerk of the Course:
|
TBC |
| Starter: |
TBC |
| Timekeeper: |
John Oliver |
| Safety Officers:
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TBC |
Technical Officers:
(in charge of the course/portages etc)
|
TBC |
| Medical Officer:
|
TBC |
Race Committee:
(objections) |
TBC |
Jury:
(Appeals) |
TBC |
This represents someone from each competing Province.
13.
Entry
fees and meals
ENTRY
FEE of R420 for Seniors and
R275 for Juniors. This INCLUDES a T-shirt, lunch on Friday & Saturday, free
entry to Friday & Saturday night “festival” for paddlers and free camping at
Cradock Spa for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, until 10h00 on Sunday
morning,
9 October 2011.
MEALS can be bought, for paddlers and seconds, with entry, for an extra cost
of R140 per set of 4 meals (2 suppers -Thurs & Fri and 2 breakfasts -
Fri & Sat). Thursday Supper – Potjiekos at Sport Complex; Friday
Supper – Braai at Cradock Spa;
Friday & Saturday Breakfast – Cradock
Spa. There will be lunches for sale for seconds on both days.
Meal times : Supper : Thursday
18:00 – 20:00 at Sports Complex
Friday 18:00 – 20:00 at Cradock Spa
Breakfast : Friday & Saturday from 05:00 at Cradock Spa
Lunch : Friday from 12:00 at Knutsford Finish
Lunch : Saturday from 12:00 at Cradock Finish
Vegetarian meals will be made
available - please make contact with the caterers at the event.
LATE ENTRIES: Entries not in the hands of the organisers by the
closing date (2 September 2011)
will pay an extra R100 Late Entry Fee per paddler. Entries after 30 September
2011
will pay an extra R200 LATE ENTRY FEE
per paddler.
All late entries WILL GO TO THE LAST
BATCH. Late entries are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Support the HANSA FISH MUSIC FESTIVAL on Friday & Saturday night. EVOLVER
ONE and A-KING are performing on Friday and WONDERBOOM and GOODLUCK are
performing on Saturday. Free entry for paddlers on Friday & Saturday night.
Entry fee for seconds and public R40 adults & R20 children under 12.
14.
Contacts
ENTRY INFORMATION :
Pieter
and Carien Kruger
Tel: 048-881 1447 Fax: 048-881 9089
E-mail:
Address: “Hansa Fish”
PO Box
423 Cradock 5880
GENERAL ENQUIRIES :
Michelle Marais
Secretary.fishmarathon@eik.co.za
Mobile: 083 4509 340
Land line: 087 5501 378
Fax: 086 7390 267
Jeanette Geldenhuys:
gelden@telkomsa.net
Mobile: 084 5080 499
Land line: 048 881 4914
Audrey Rabie Tel:
023-347 8717
E-mail:
CHAIRMAN :
Pieter Marais
Pieter@eik.co.za
Mobile: 083 2808 303
Land line: 048 885 9014
Fax: 086 7390 267
15.
The route
The Marathon would not be possible were it not for the co-operation and kindness
of the riparian farmers along the river. It is your duty as participants,
seconds, spectators and canoeing enthusiasts that this goodwill be maintained
through your action and behaviour. It is imperative that the paddlers and
PARTICULARLY their seconds adhere to these rules required by the landowners as
this will ensure a trouble-free arrangement and long-standing access to Keith’s.
Please be considerate to the farmers and the marathon committee by co-operating
with these requests. The inconsiderate behaviour of canoeists/seconds in
previous years has resulted in many unpleasant confrontations.
FIRST DAY BY ROAD:
FOLLOW THE YELLOW AND BLACK ROAD SIGNS ALONG THE ROUTE.
The start is from the East bank of the
Grassridge Dam (1) at 7h00.
Allow 1½ hours for travelling, preparation and checking in. To get to
Toastrack Bridge (4)
in time, seconds should leave straight after the start. Please note that the
road is on private property and this is a ONE-WAY road to
Toastrack
(4)
and
Keith’s Flyover (5)
crossing over Keith’s Bridge and following the left bank of the river, exiting
at Saltpan’s Bridge. This road has speed bumps and is accessible to BAKKIES and
4x4’s ONLY – NO TRAILERS. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AND DO NOT PARK ON OR
NEXT TO THE BRIDGE. This road will only be open on THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
10h00 – 16h30 & FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER DURING THE EVENT. Access to Double Trouble will
be clearly marked on the road to Toastrack.
Permission was granted on the provison that people using the road would adhere
to certain conditions:
* ONLY
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC IS ALLOWED, ONCE YOU GO TO TOASTRACK, YOU MUST CARRY ON TO
SALTPAN’S BRIDGE.
* Spectators at Double Trouble are NOT TO GO beyond the hazard tape and are to
respect the property of the farmer.
* NO VEHICLES STOPPING ON BRIDGES. Canoeists portaging Keith's will be crossing
the flow of traffic at the bridge.
* NO SPECTATORS STANDING ON KEITH’S BRIDGE, VEHICLES CROSS OVER THE BRIDGE.
* DON’T LITTER & DON’T DRIVE OVER THE VELD, ANYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
WILL BE HELD LIABLE.
* USE THE ROAD AT YOUR OWN RISK, THE FARMERS & MARATHON HAVE TOTAL INDEMNITY
FROM ANY CLAIMS.
* SHOULD THERE BE HEAVY RAIN, THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED.
The continued use of this road is dependent on adherence to the above.
At
Saltpan’s Bridge (10)
there is an exciting series of rapids. The leading boats should be there about
1:45 hours from the start. Parking area has been made here, NO PARKING WITHIN
50m of Saltpan’s Bridge on the main road. PLEASE DO NOT crowd
Saltpan’s Bridge, this is a safety hazard. If requested by officials to move,
please do so. Follow the signs to
Katkop
Weir (11),
but please don’t park where the paddlers portage. This is followed by
Glen Alpha (12)
and then the
Finish
(13)
1 km below Knutsford Bridge where refreshments and food can be bought. This is a
one way down road.
NB:
Please follow the arrows to the designated parking area at KNUTSFORD FINISH,
just above the take-out & 24 hr boat camp. Parking on the left is for OFFICIALS
ONLY. If parking on the river bank is full, you will be directed to parking at
the main entrance gate.
SECOND DAY BY
ROAD:
FOLLOW THE YELLOW AND BLACK ROAD
SIGNS ALONG THE ROUTE.
The start is at
7h00.
Allow 1¼ hours for travelling, preparation and checking in.
After the start at Knutsford, seconds must take the ONE WAY road next to
the railway line to
Reveille Bridge (15)
or
Baroda Bridge (16).
Reveille Bridge is close to the start, so, if going there, leave well before the
start.
Longacre Bridge (17)
is an excellent vantage
point with an elevated view upstream and downstream. To proceed to Longacre
Bridge, cross over the Baroda Bridge and follow the signs. From Longacre Bridge
you go to
Gauging Weir (18)
on the farm Waaikraal. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS AND DON’T PARK IN THE LUCERNE!
Then proceed in the direction of Cradock and follow the signs for
Marlow Chute (20).
Follow the Hofmeyr tar road towards Cradock to get to
Cradock Weir (21).
The speed limit on the tar road will be 60km/h. The bridge at Cradock Weir
will be closed to traffic – no access for vehicles, spectators only, park
off the road. Continue with the tar road into Cradock to the Finish at the
Sports Complex.
Entry fee for
non-paddlers at the Sport Complex on Day 2 until 14h00: R10 per adult & R5 per
child under 12.
Entry fee for Hansa Fish Music Festival on Friday & Saturday night : R40 per
adult & R20 per child under 12.
PLEASE DO NOT pay the entry fee for vagrants, this creates a security problem.
KEEP VEHICLES LOCKED AT ALL TIMES AND LOCK VALUABLES IN THE TRUNK. DON’T LEAVE
VALUABLES IN TENTS AND VEHICLES THIS CREATES UNNECCESARY TEMPTATION FOR THEFT.
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