RULES OF PARTICIPATION

1. ORGANIZATION

The ZOF KAYAK RACE is organized as part of the ZADAR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL by the agency Break a leg, in co-organization with the Municipality of Preko and the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Preko. The race starts on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Jaz Beach, in Preko on the Island of Ugljan.

2. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

All persons who meet the following conditions can participate in the TANDEM KAYAK RACE:

- over 18 years of age

- persons aged 14 to 18 can participate if they have a signed permission from their parents or guardians

- you can fill in the permission for the performance of minors (document "Parent's statement") during registration before the start

- have registered for the race (completed online form at www.stotinka.hr + paid entry fee)

Registration for the race is valid for TWO COMPETITORS (tandem), because rowing is done in pairs. Kayaks for the race are provided by the organizer.

By registering and paying the registration fee, competitors directly agree that they compete in the race on their own responsibility, that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of the race that they will adhere to, as well as the possible risks that the competition contains, and they waive the possibility of transferring responsibility to the organizer of the race, as well as according to competitors or third parties. With their application, competitors confirm that they are in adequate psycho-physical condition for this type of competition.

3. START PACKAGES

Pick-up of start packages is organized at beach JAZ, Preko, on Sunday, September 24. from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Content of the start package: start number, competition T-shirt, bag for storing personal belongings in the wardrobe, bottle of water, gifts from sponsors. To collect the start package and start number, it is mandatory to present a personal document. Downloading the start number for another person is only possible upon presentation of the personal document of the registered person.

4. RACE NUMBERS

Each TANDEM gets its own starting number. The starting number MUST BE WEARED throughout the race, on the upper part of the body, in the front, it must not be covered and it must be clearly visible.

5. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

With their application, competitors declare that they are familiar with the list of MANDATORY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:

- swimming trunks/swimsuit and/or shorts and T-shirt and/or short diving suit

- tennis shoes, neoprene slippers or bare feet

6. TIME MEASUREMENT

The race starts from the land, from where the competing couple tries to run into the sea with a kayak as quickly as possible and start rowing. The finish line will be set in the shallows, and there will be a circular tour around the picturesque islet of Galevac. The track is about 3,300 meters long.

The results of the race will be published immediately after the end of the race on the organizer's website.

7. CHANGING THE TRACK

The organizer reserves the right, without prior notice, to make changes to the track, in accordance with weather conditions.

8. PAYMENT OF FEES

By paying the registration fee, competitors confirm that they accept these rules and the application is considered valid.

In case of no-show at the race, the registration fee is not refunded.

9. REFRESHMENT

Lunch is provided for competitors after the race.

10. WARDROBE

A cloakroom for storing personal belongings for the duration of the race is provided in the immediate vicinity of the start of the race and will be waiting for the competitors at the finish line. Storage is possible only in the bag that is part of the start package and with the presentation of the start number at handover and pick-up. For items not picked up within the specified time, it is necessary to contact the representative of the organizer at the contact number: +385 98 220 970.

11. PROTECTION OF NATURE

The race is held in nature and, accordingly, it is mandatory to adhere to the basic rules of nature and environmental protection and to respect the rules of behavior in protected natural areas. During the race, competitors must not pollute the environment and destroy the surrounding flora and fauna, they must not throw waste and dispose of garbage at any destination where the race is held, or throw it into the sea.

Let's be attentive to nature, preserve it and enjoy it in its most beautiful form!

12. CONSENT ON MEDIA FREEDOM

By registering for the race, the contestants agree that all filmed and photographic material may be publicly shown and used for promotional purposes of the race. The race organizer reserves all rights to use, copy and distribute all recorded video and photo materials.

 

Zadar, April 2023.