THE MURRAY 200 RELAY
Supplementary Information
Relay Rules
- The following team classes may be entered:
TC1, TC2, TK1, TK2, K1, K2, C1, C2, C4,CU1,CU2.
Recreational Kayaks, Surf Skis and Ocean
Racing Skis. Other classes will be considered
at the discretion of the Race Director. - Each team may have 2 or more craft of the
same class. If different classes of craft are used
the entry is recorded as that of the faster class - Teams may consist of 2 to 4 people for singles,
or 4 to 8 people for doubles. Mixed crews are
allowed. - Each crew will paddle a leg of the SA Murray
Relay Challenge, from checkpoint to
checkpoint, in their boat. Crew changes during
a leg will result in the team being reclassified
‘non-competitive’ (see Policy, Rules &
Conditions for definition). - Only 2 identical numbers will be
issued to each team. - Upon arrival at the checkpoint the incoming
paddler(s) craft must pass the front cockpit of the waiting craft. Mid-river changes are allowed. - The incoming craft will then notify the
checkpoint officials of their number. - At the locks, the outgoing craft must be ready
for changeover as per Race Director’s
instructions. - The outgoing paddler(s) must wait until the in-coming craft pass the front cockpit of their craft before proceeding. The in – coming
craft must notify the officials of their number. - A team captain or coach may switch the
paddling order each day but no paddler shall
paddle 2 consecutive sections. - Please pay attention to instructions from
checkpoint officials.
Relay Legs
The table below details the relay legs for each day
of the Murray Relay Challenge. Please note that
there are four (4) legs on Saturday.
Start | Finish | Distance (km) | |
---|---|---|---|
DAY 1 | |||
Leg 1 | Martins Bend | Lock 4 | 12 |
Leg 2 | Lock 4 | Loxton | 27 |
Leg 3 | Loxton | New Residence | 26 |
Leg 4 | New Residence | Moorook | 11 |
Day 2 | |||
Leg 1 | Moorook | Overland Corner | 20 |
Leg 2 | Overland Corner | Devlins Pound | 23 |
Leg 3 | Devlins Pound | Waikerie | 26 |
Day 3 | |||
Leg 1 | Waikerie | Lock 2 | 20 |
Leg 2 | Lock 2 | Cadell | 31 |
Leg 3 | Cadell | Morgan | 12 |
Slower Relay Teams
To enable slower relay teams to meet each day’s
cut off times comfortably the Race Director will
allow the following start times regardless of baton
change. Please refer to table below.
To enable slower relay teams to meet each day’s
cut off times comfortably the Race Director will
allow the following start times regardless of baton
change. Please refer to table below.
Start Time | Start Location | Distance (km) | |
---|---|---|---|
Day 1 | |||
Leg 1 | 6:45 am | Martins Bend | 12 |
Leg 2 | 8:30 am | Lock 4 | 27 |
Leg 3 | 10:30 am | Loxton | 26 |
Leg 4 | 2:00 pm | New Residence | 11 |
Day 2 | |||
Leg 1 | 6:45 am | Moorook | 20 |
Leg 2 | 9:00 am | Lock 3 | 23 |
Leg 3 | 10:30 am | Devlin Pound | 26 |
Day 3 | |||
Leg 1 | 6:00 am | Waikerie | 20 |
Leg 2 | 8:30 am | Lock 2 | 31 |
Leg 3 | 12 noon | Cadell | 12 |
These arrangements and any further alterations
must be made with and agreed by the Race
Director.
Please note the teams that do not make the
closing time for any leg shall be deemed to be
non-competitive for class placings. Checkpoint
closing times are shown on each day’s map on
the following pages.
must be made with and agreed by the Race
Director.
Please note the teams that do not make the
closing time for any leg shall be deemed to be
non-competitive for class placings. Checkpoint
closing times are shown on each day’s map on
the following pages.