The Battle of Broad features courses that will challenge a competitor’s technical, river, and athletic skills.

RIVER SAFETY FIRST

Section 9: USCG approved personal flotation device(PFD) must be worn at all time. Helmets, throw ropes, & close-toed shoes required.
At no time during a race may a competitor impede another competitor. Unsportsmanlike conduct/actions will result in disqualification. Any competitor failing to round all buoys will be disqualified from the race.

Class
There must be at least 3 participants registered in a class to make it a class. If there are less than 3 participants, those participants will be moved to the class above. These participants are still able to race.

All competitors must wear their race bib securely on their torso at the start, during and finish of the race. Failure to so at any point will result in disqualification.  Bib must be visible at all times during the race.

Start
Battle of the Broad will have an ON WATER start for all races. Paddlers will be lined up in the water in designated positions. The starting line will be designated by the Beachmaster and posted at the event site.

Finish
Paddlers will cross an on water finish line.  You must cross the finish line area to receive a finish time and place. Any hassling for a position will result in disqualification.

Beachmaster/starter
Shall be responsible for officiating event start and finish. Beachmaster is the head official and has the final say in disqualification rulings, finishes and race protest filings.

Protests
Must be filed within 15 minutes of the last competitor finishing the event. Protests must be filed with either the Beachmaster or Course Marshall. The Beachmaster, Course Marshall and associated event officials shall determine the outcome of any protest filed.