2006 Rules Updated - April 12, 2006

RULE 2 change, paragraphs 2 and 3

The maximum number of canoe and kayak teams for the 2006 race is seventy (70), excluding voyageur canoes and any non-revenue teams allowed for major sponsors. In addition, there is a limit of 25 solo kayak (K1) slots for the 2006 race. If the overall 70-team limit is not reached by April 26, 2006, then more solo kayaks will be allowed on a first come, first served basis.

Waiting list - Once the maximum of 70 canoe and kayak teams has been reached, a waiting list will be established, again on a first come, first served basis. To qualify for the waiting list, the official entry form must be completed and a $15 non-refundable fee paid. If a team withdraws from the list of 70, the name at the top of the waiting list will be moved up to the entry list. If a K1 team drops out or if the field is not at the 25-team K1 limit, then the race will pick the team from the waiting list with the oldest entry date. If a K2 or C2 team drops, and the race is at the K1 limit, then the next K2 or C2 team on the waiting list with the oldest entry date will be selected. The slot will be held open for no more than seven (7) days after notification, upon full payment of entry fee.

RULE 17 change, mandatory equipment addition:
s. Navigation light (required by Transport Canada for nighttime river travel) – Petzel type LED either mounted on front of boat or in use as a headlamp on a solo kayaker or bow paddler of a tandem or voyageur team. Turn on light between dusk and dawn (approx. midnight to 4 a.m.) and have adequate battery life for eight or more hours.