Course Map
Each racer will receive a laminated copy of this map at Check In, to adhere to your board/boat if you wish.
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This map IS meant to: give you an idea of the shape of the river, help you predict changes in wind direction, help you to know what is coming next, add to your nervousness, and get you ALL FIRED UP!!
It IS NOT intended to be exact, or used in place of a GPS device. You are responsible for knowing where you are on the course (and how much time has elapsed). There are no mile markers on the course.
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AID STATIONS
Aid stations will provide racers with water and Huma gels. The following stations will be available:
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Mile 16 - Boat Aid Station
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Mile 22 - Long protruding dock with Chattajack banners & volunteers on River Right
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Mile 27 - Boat Aid Station
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CUT-OFF POINTS
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Suck Creek Boat Ramp - at Mile 10, within 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Sullivan’s Boat Ramp - at approx. Mile 23, within 6 hours of the start time.
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Overall Course Cut-off - 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the course.
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To read about staging for the Chattajack START click here.
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Finish Line
The Chattajack course ends at Hales Bar Marina. When you see the large building on the left side of the river, paddle past it, turn 90 degrees to your left and look for the orange buoy near the dock and spectators. Turn to the right at that buoy and paddle 300 yards to the end of the dock where the timekeeper tent and official finish line buoy is. There will be volunteers on the water to help direct you.
The timekeeper may ask you to confirm your bib#, division and name, please assist upon request.
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OC-6 TEAMS - Please see more details for your finish line experience HERE.
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Finish Line Racer Flow
Congrats!! You're done at this point! But we still need to get you safely out of the water. Here is how to do that:
1. After crossing the finish line, you are welcome to float/rest/swim for as long as you like out of the way of other finishers.
2. When ready, please make your way to the FLOATING DOCKS for take out. Please do not get out where the map below says not to. You will be asked to get back on the water and paddle to the correct exit point.
3. At the floating docks, volunteers will be there to assist you. Once you're out, please carry your vessel and gear up the ramp and out to the parking lot. Here you will find an aid station, your finisher medal and a place to set your stuff down if you need.
4. Make your way to your car and load up as soon as you are able.
5. If you need to pick up a Morning Drop Bag, stop by the U-Haul truck.
Hales Bar Marina is still running their daily operations. We know it's a super exciting and exhausting time, but we ask that you please be mindful of the people there who are not part of this event and just trying to get to their boats, and, the very limited space we have to operate within.
Chattajack Volunteers are there to assist you as needed. They can not carry your gear to your car. Please be prepared to be self-sufficient after exiting the water.
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Spectators/Family/Support crews: The dock running between the ship store and the water exit is OFF LIMITS. Please tell your friends and family to meet you at the parking lot. The only people allowed to access the take out area are the racers and official volunteers. Thank you for your cooperation.
