Mission Statement of the Colorado River
100
Host one of the largest paddling events in the state of Texas, bringing
together recreational and competitive paddlers in an exciting venue, while
raising environmental awareness of the water and lands of the lower Colorado
River.
Schedule of Events
Race Date Saturday August 30, 2008
Start Location Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop, TX
Finish Location Howell Canoe Livery, Columbus, TX
Packet Pick-Up/ Gear Check August 29, 2008 300pm to 700pm at Fisherman’s Park Bastrop,
TX
Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing at Fisherman’s Park Friday,
August 29, 2008 at 730pm
Pre-Race gift drawings at Fisherman’s Park Friday, August 29, 2008 at 730pm
Adventure Class Start Time 7am, August 30, 2008
Competitor Class Start Time 9am, August 30, 2008
Finish no later than 3pm Sunday, August 30, 2008
Awards Ceremony 12pm, Howell Canoe Livery, Columbus, TX
Mail-In Entry Fee Deadlines
March 1st to June 14th
(postmarked)
Adventure Class - Solo $50
Tandem $100
Competitor Class - Solo $60 Tandem $120
June 15th to Aug 18th
(postmarked)
Adventure Class - Solo $55
Tandem $110
Competitor Class - Solo $65 Tandem $130
NO
MAIL IN REGISTRATION
AFTER AUGUST 19TH
On-Line Entry Fee
Deadlines
March 1st to June 14th (midnight)
Adventure Class - Solo $50
Tandem $100
Competitor Class - Solo $60 Tandem $120
June 15th to Aug 18th
(midnight)
Adventure Class - Solo $55
Tandem $110
Competitor Class - Solo $65 Tandem $130
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 18th AT
MIDNIGHT
Late On site
Registration
August
29th at Pre-race Meeting
(Race Day Aug 30th)
(On site only 3-5pm, limited
to 20 slots first come first serve basis if race has not already sold
out,
call in advance to reserve your slot)
Adventure Class - Solo $60 Tandem $120
Competitor Class - Solo $70 Tandem $140
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
FOR THE COLORADO RIVER 100
All racers must sign a waiver
at packet pick prior to starting the event.
An $6 USCA insurance fee will be collected at packet pick prior to
starting the event.
CR100 Refund
policy in the event of flood.
1. 100% of entry fee refunded,
up to July 31st
1. 75% of entry refunded, Aug 1st to Aug 15th
2. 50% of entry & CR100 hat refunded, August 15th to August 28th
3. After Aug 28th Racers have the option of rolling their entry to next
years race or donating there entry fee to fund the next years race.
Those racers who roll or donate there entry fee will also get a race
hat.
The CR100 has many expenses prior to the race that are paid for by early
race entries. The process of running this race starts 9 months before
race day. The race would not be able to continue as an annual event if
100% of the entry fees were refunded in the event of a flood. We
appreciate your understanding in this matter. It is our sincere hope to
put on the safest and best CR100 event possible. Please stay posted to
the CR100 forum for the most up to date race information.
USCA Race Insurance
This is a United States Canoe Association sanctioned event. All paddlers
will need to purchase one day coverage at race
check in for $6. All racers must sign a waiver
at packet pick prior to starting the event.
Race Course Description
The race will be staged on the Colorado river. The race will begin in
Bastrop at Fisherman’s Park and finish 100 miles down river at Howell Canoe
Livery in Columbus. The river is free-flowing and virtually hazard-free,
with the exception of the occasional boulder or gravel bar. Good water
navigation skills will be an advantage. With low water, some shoal areas
exist. However, they are typically short and should present no problem. The
water quality is generally clean and clear except following heavy rains,
which stir up the red sand resulting in muddy water. With a strong southerly wind, forward progress may be slowed. There are no dam portages on this portion of river. The longest stretch of river without access will
be 34 miles.
Mandatory Equipment List
Cell phone or 2 way communication
device
Coast Guard approved PFD for each person in boat (personal floatation
device)
2 Chemical lights, 12 hour type, fixed to bow and stern of boat for night
travel (also called glow sticks or cylum)
Space Blanket
Rain jacket (your choice, a garbage bag will also be sufficient)
Method of carrying at least 1/2 gallon of fluid per person at all times
1 whistle per boat
First Aid Kit (no specifics)
Minimum of 1 head light or bow light
Strongly Suggested Equipment List
GPS
Spare Paddle
Water purifying tablets
Mandatory Check Points
There will be 2 mandatory check points for all classes. The first will be at
the 95 bridge boat ramp in Smithville 25 miles from the start. The second will be at
the Bus 71 bridge boat ramp in La Grange 62 miles from the start. At least one participant must exit
the boat and check in at the predetermined official check point. These check
points are mandatory and are required to monitor the progress of the event.
They will be managed by the event staff. Failure to check in at these points
will result in disqualification, no exceptions.
Night Travel
There will be no dark zones. This race will be continuous through the night.
Either a head lamp or bow light is required. Bow and stern chemical light
must be lit and on at dusk. Although there are no required
dark zones a paddler may pull over and rest as needed with respect to the
cut-off times. Although the river banks are private property the multiple
sand bars, and
parks will be available for the tired paddler. Beware of river critters.
Cut-Off Times
This event has a 32 hour time limit for all paddlers in the adventure class.
In order for a paddler in the
adventure class to finish this event in under 32 hours they must maintain
continuous forward motion at a
minimum average of approximately 3.1 mph for 32 hours. Paddlers in the
competitor class will have a 32 hour time limit. Each mandatory check point
will represent a cut-off time. Failure to reach these checkpoints by
the required cut-off time will result in a dnf status. If a paddler chooses
to continue after the designated cut-off time they will do so at their own
risk, without the support of the event staff.
Race Support
Each participant is allowed unlimited race support and is responsible for
their own support. Any public access points on the river may be used for
this purpose. Support is defined as any assistance given to the participant
outside of substituting boats or paddlers. This includes, but is not limited
to, water and food hand offs, disposal of trash and or hugs and kisses from
loved ones. For those wanting to travel without race support, they may self
support by using any one of the several river parks that line the race
course. Potable water will be available at these locations. Pre-scouting the
race course and local river parks is strongly recommended. The organizers of
the race will not provide any outside support during the race other than
emergency medical assistance.
Class Age Restrictions
Due to the extreme nature of this event, strict age limitations will be
enforced. Any solo participant must be at least 18 years of age. Any tandem
participants must be at least 14 years of age and travel with an adult at
all times. No exceptions.
Adventure Class
This class is for the
paddler who is in it for the challenge and adventure. If you are an
adventure racer or recreational paddler than this is the class for you.
The adventure class will have an adventure race style to it in that the
competitors will not only be paddling, but looking for 10-15 check
points along the way. These check points will be spread along the entire
course and be represented as orienteering flags. Upon reaching one of
these check points the racer will need to stamp their passport with the
hole punch attached to the check point flag. This will verify that they
actually visited the check point. The check points will be on the river
and be visible from the river. Check points will not require hiking and
acquiring the CP's should minimally affect the paddlers overall
finishing time. A map will be distributed at the pre-race meeting
designating the location of each check point. Basic map skills will be
helpful but not required. Each participant will be ranked by finish time
plus any time penalties for missed CP's. That means that the fastest
time or fastest boat may not win the class if a checkpoint is missed
along the way. For example, if two paddlers finish the adventure
challenge with the same time but paddler (a) got 11 CP’s while paddler
(b) got 12 CP’s, paddler (b) with the most checkpoints will be ranked
first, as paddler (a) with 11 CP's will have a one hour time penalty.
Although the adventure class competitors are not eligible for cash
awards, the top 3 finishers in each subclass will be recognized at the
awards ceremony for their accomplishments.
Note:
There will be a one
hour time penalty for each missed CP.
Lost passports will result in a 12 hour time penalty.
Adventure Subclasses
Solo - male, female
Tandem - male, female & mixed
Any man or woman powered boat may race in the adventure
class, this includes, but is not limited to, aluminum, plastic, abs or
fiberglass canoes, touring kayaks, sea kayaks and sit on tops.
Additional Adventure Class Awards
Fastest Plastic Solo boat
Fastest Plastic Tandem boat
Fastest Recreational Solo Canoe
Fastest Recreational Tandem Canoe
Competitor Class
This Class is geared toward the competitive marathon canoe racer. Only two
checkpoints will be required for the competitor class. These check points
are mandatory and are required to monitor the progress of the event. These
check points will be managed by the event staff. Entry into this class will
make you eligible for cash awards given to the top three finishers in each
subclass. They will also be recognized at the awards ceremony for their
accomplishment.
Competitor Subclasses
USCA C1 & C2 - male, female, and mixed
(Specs as outlined in the USCA
handbook)
Unlimited Solo & Tandem - male, female and mixed
ICF K1 & K2 - male, female
and mixed
Cash Award Distribution (Competitor Class only)
$25 of each entry fee collected will be totaled for that subclass and will be distributed
between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. That means the more people entered in your
subclass, the more cash that will be distributed in that subclass to the top
3.
Additional Competitor Class Awards
Fastest overall time
Fastest out of state time
Awards Ceremony and Post Race Party
The awards ceremony will start at 12pm near the finish line at Howell Canoe
Livery in Columbus. You must be present to be eligible for gift drawings.
Cash and non-cash awards will also be distributed at the post-race ceremony.
The presence of award recipients at the ceremony is highly encouraged.
Safety on the Course
Local emergency medical officials will be notified of the event. River
rangers will patrol the waters of the course as necessary. A paramedic will
either be on site or readily available within a reasonable amount of time
during the event. Emergency medical numbers will be given to all
participants. Cell phones are recommended. Two mandatory check points will
be established, with a mandatory check in and out. Failure to comply will
result in disqualification. USCA rules and regulations must be followed at
all times. A Mandatory safety equipment list will be issued. Random required
gear checks may take place during the event. Each participant must have a
coast guard approved type I, II, III or V Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
in his/her possession while on the water. Each boat must have at least one
whistle while on the water.
Limited Field
For the preservation of this natural
resource and to limit the effects on the river environment a 150 boat limit
will be enforced. Slots will be filled on a first come first serve bases.
DNF on the Course
If for any reason you disqualify yourself from the event, you must notify a
race official immediately. If you do not notify the proper authorities you
will be banned from any future running of the Colorado River 100 and may be
held responsible for the cost of a search and rescue.
Unsportsmanlike like conduct
Unsportsmanlike like conduct will not be tolerated on the course. Possible
disqualification will be the result, to be determined by race officials.
Litter on the Course This event will have a zero tolerance for purposeful
littering on the course. Possible disqualification will be the result, to be
determined by race officials.
Volunteers
This event would not be possible without our extraordinary group of
volunteers. Please treat them as you would treat you own mother. If you know
somebody interested in volunteering please refer them to our email address,
cr100info@yahoo.com
Local Parks
Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Fisherman’s Park, Vernon L.
Richards Park, Plum Park on the Colorado, White Rock Park, Beason’s Park
River & Road Intersections in Order
Hwy 71 Bastrop -
Hwy 95 Smithville -
Hwy 71 Smithvillle -
Hwy 71 Le Grange -
Hwy 77 La Grange -
Hwy 71 Columbus -
Bus Hwy 71 Columbus -
Local Accommodations
TBA
Rule 100
The organizers of this event reserve the right to revise any prior rules or
regulations as a result of conflict, hazard or unforeseen incident.
CR100
SHUTTLES
The CR100 has arranged for
these shuttles to make training and racing more
convenient.
There is a fee and space is limited. Call in
advance for availability and reservations.
Training
shuttles provided by Howell Canoe
Livery (979)
732-3816 advance
reservations required.
Pre Race, Race Day & Training shuttles provided by
Rising Phoenix Adventures
(512) 677-2305 or (512) 332-1077
advance
reservations required.
Race Day shuttles proved by Cook's
Canoes (512)
276-7767advance
reservations required.
*Note these are
independent businesses providing a service to CR100
participants.
The CR100 assumes no responsibility for the services
they provide.
CANOE
& KAYAK RENTALS & SUPPLY
HIGH
PERFORMANCE BOATS
Solo & Tandem Unlimited's, C1 &
C2's
John Bugge (979) 690-1554 or (979)
776-1100
RECREATIONAL ON-SITE
Cook's Canoes (512) 276-7767
Howell's Canoe Livery (979) 732-3816
Rising Phoenix Adventures (512) 677-2305 or (512)
332-1077
RECREATIONAL OFF-SITE (Austin)
Austin Canoe & Kayak (512) 719-4-FUN
Austin Outdoor Gear &
Guidance (512) 473-2628
REI (512) 343-5550
TG Canoe LIvery (512) 353-3946
RECREATIONAL OFF-SITE
(Houston)
Southwest Paddle Sports
(281)
292-5600
* Note the information provided above is for reference
only.
The CR100 is not responsible for rentals or their
transportation.
Some local venders may offer delivery and pick-up.
Supply is limited reserve your boat and register early.
MAPS
These are the driving and river maps you
will be getting in your race packets. Feel free to down load them early and
print them out prior to the race for yourself or your crew. Your race copies
will be smaller.
Adventure Class racers will receive Topo Maps, with the pre plotted points and a
clue sheet at the pre-race meeting. All maps courtesy of Capt Jack copied with
the permission of the LCRA.
Driving Maps
Bastrop
Smithville
La
Grange
Columbus
River Maps
CR100
Overview
CR
Map 1 Bastrop to Smithville
CR
Map 2 Smithville to La Grange
CR
Map 3 La Grange to Columbus
