JAWS PACKRAFT CONTEST
AWS Packraft Contest
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10th
⏰ Meeting point: 11:00 a.m.
🚀 Race start: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: BossKayak – Municipality of Scopa (VC)
Via Monte Rosa , 13027 Scopa ( Vercelli)
👥 Participants
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Boss of Valsesia Members
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Boss Open Race Members
👥 For other members/Info and registrations:
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BossKayak Shop
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Saturday morning 9:00 – 10:00
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🛶 Packraft
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Packrafts provided by JAWS for all participants
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JAWS packraft test boats also available on Sunday during the Kayak & Packraft Meeting
🏁 Race formula
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Mixed race: running + packraft
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Marathon start on foot with packraft on your shoulder
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Rapid ascent: 500–600 m – Class III
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Rapid descent in packraft
🗺 Route
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Departure: BossKayak
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Race along the Sesia River cycle path
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Race finish: Ponte delle Piane
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Packraft Descent: Ponte delle Piane Rapids
📏 Distances
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🏃♂️ ~1 km run
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🛶 ~700 m in packraft
Disclaimer and Waiver
By registering for the kayak race, the participant declares under their own responsibility:
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That they are in good physical condition and fit to take part in an event of this nature.
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That they possess the technical skills required to complete the course safely.
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That they are aware of the risks associated with kayaking, including but not limited to weather conditions, currents, collisions, capsizing, and other natural or accidental hazards.
The participant agrees to take part in the event at their own risk and releases the organizers, their representatives, volunteers, and sponsors from any liability for injuries or damages to persons or property that may occur before, during, or after the event, to the extent permitted by law.
The organization reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the event for safety reasons, adverse weather conditions, or force majeure.
By submitting the online registration, the participant confirms that they have read and accepted this disclaimer and the event regulations.
