Canoeing

Event

The NSMSG canoeing competition is open to all athletes from the adult age category and older. There will be both singles and doubles competitions including one for male, female and co-ed. This is due to the many safety hazards that come with this competition.

This event will take place at Wagmatcook Wharf.

Date/Time
Monday, August 18, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Venue

Participants

Divisions

Senior	Ages 19-34
Master	Ages 35-54
Grand Master	Ages 55+

Number of Athletes

Each Community may enter as many athletes as they wish until the limit is reached. Registration is on a first come/first serve basis.

General Rules

The most recent version of the Marathon Canoe Racing Competition Rules will apply unless otherwise stated in the tech package.

Competition Format

Events are either finals OR semi finals/finals, OR heats, semi-finals/finals, dependant on the number of entries. There will be no consolation races. All races will begin with a mass start.

Officials

All officials will be designated and approved by the Host Community.

Field of Play/Equipment Requirements

The Host Community shall provide canoes, paddles and all accessories. All equipment must comply with the Marathon Canoe Racing Competition rules.

A 17-foot canoe will be used for this event. All competitors must use an approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD).

Competition Rules

In the case of lightning, the competition will be suspended and/or rescheduled, at the discretion of the canoeing organizing committee. All competitors MUST know how to swim.

Canoeing Coordinator

Joe Googoo