New for 2010 !
This year we are doubling the number of races as we were oversubscribed in 2009.
This is a separate event to the main Dragon Boat Regatta on Lac de Joux and is an opportunity for children’s participation.
The location is at L‘Abbaye on the south-east shore of Lac de Joux about two km south of the village of Le Pont, in the same area as the Dragon Boat races. |
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The following mini-regatta registration and waiver agreements are available for download. They will open in a new window.
Please complete, print and then sign the appropriate form. The signed form can then be scanned and returned by :
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Events |
- Mini Dragonboat - Dinghy with 6 children aged 8-15
Combined ages not more than 70 years-
To register, go to the Mini-Regatta Downloads box above.
- Junior Canoe - Canadian canoe with 2 children aged 6-15
Combined ages not more than 21 years
To register, go to the Mini-Regatta Downloads box above.
- Senior Canoe - Canadian canoe with 2 children aged between 11-15 years
To register, go to the Mini-Regatta Downloads box above.
All boats are steered by a competent person provided by the regatta
Children may enter two events maximum. Prizes will be presented to the winners of all events. |
Entry Forms |
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Entry forms must be completed by parents for all competitors before racing - parent/guardian must sign for every child.
See registration and waiver forms in the downloads section above.
All competitors must be able to swim at least 25m. Non-swimmers are not permitted to compete. |
Entries may be submitted in advance (up to 29 August) for individual children as well as whole crews. Individuals without a crew will be put into crews by the organisers.
Entries will also be taken on site on Saturday between 1400-1700 and on Sunday from 0900. |
Race Course |
Racing will start at 0930 and finish at 1630 approx.
Competitors will boat from the area adjacent to the Mini Regatta Control Tent and complete a short course in this area near the bank. |
Rules of Racing |
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- (1) All competitors must wear the life vest supplied. Clothes may get wet so shorts or swimwear are recommended. Long trousers/jeans are discouraged. Sandals are recommended as children will get wet feet.
- (2) While boating, competitors must obey instructions from the boating marshals
- (3) Competitors will line up their boats as directed on the day
- (4) When on the water, competitors must obey instructions from safety boats and from judges
- (5) The judge will call out the winner. The judge’s decision is final.
- (6) In the event of a clash, the race may be restarted
- (7) Crews must stay within the regatta area and not interfere with the Dragon Boat area
- (8) If a competitor falls out of a boat and is unable to get to the bank easily, he/she should hold on to the boat but not attempt to get back in. Safety boats will always be close by to help.
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