
Southeast Paddle Sports Series

SEPSeries Classes
Age:
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Junior (15-17)
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Open
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Masters (50 – 64)
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Masters (65 – 74)
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Masters (75+)
Age class is determined by age on race day....except that adult racers can race in younger adult classes, if they want to. For example, a 50 year old can race in the Open Class.
Gender:
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Male
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Female
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Mixed
Craft:
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HPK – High Performance Kayak and Surfski
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FSK – Fast Sea Kayak and Surfski
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SK – Sea Kayak and Surfski
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REC – Recreational Kayak
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K2 - Tandem Kayak and Surfski
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C1- Canoe
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C2 - Tandem Canoe
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OC1 – Outrigger Canoe
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OC2 – Tandem Outrigger Canoe
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SUP 12’6″ and under
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SUP 14′ and under
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Prone
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Pedal
Boat Definition:
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Kayak – boat paddled with a double blade paddle.
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Canoe – boat paddled with a single blade paddle.
Course:
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Advanced (Long)
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Intermediate (Short)
Awards
At year end, certificates will be awarded for points accumulated in 1. individual classes in either long or short courses and in 2. your total for all classes in all races.
You can earn the following points per race:
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1st place=60 points
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2nd place=50 points
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3rd place=40 points
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4th place=30 points
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5th place=20 points
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All others=10 points
Kayak Classes - Dimensions
Kayak and surf ski class dimensions are based on waterline length to width ratios (L:W)
4″ waterline length to width ratio published by the Sound Rowers Club Dimensions as modified by the Cape Ann Rowing Club :
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HPK – High Performance Kayak. Unlimited – No specs
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FSK – Fast Sea Kayak L:W< 11.25
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SK – Sea Kayak. L:W< 9.25.