Big Chop Course: ~8km
Little Chop Course : ~4km (recreation category)
Course Maps are posted on the Schedule Page

HPK - High Performance Kayaks (ie Surfski)
FSK - Fast Single Kayaks & Dugout Canoes
DK - Double Kayaks & Dugout Canoes
OC1 - Outrigger Solo
OC2 - Outrigger Double
Recreation (Little Chop Only) - any boat type

Drop in -- $10 / racer
Series Pass -- + Sign up by April 29th for $90
+ Sign up by May 13th for $80

Every night we'll draw for some amazing prizes including:

• SERIES GRAND PRIZES: Every time you race the Big Chop, you get one entry in the Grand Prize Draw. Winners will be selected at the final race of the season. Winners must be present to win. Prizes to be announced.

• DRAW PRIZES given out every night from all of our awesome sponsors.

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Boat rentals are available. Here's what you can choose from:

• Seaward Passat G3 Double Kayak
• Seaward Infiity TX Single Kayak
• Seaward Tyee Single Kayak
• Seaward Cosma Single Kayak
• Seaward Chinook Single Kayak
• Seaward Quantum Single Kayak
• Evergreen Triton Single Kayak
• Eskey 15 Single Kayak
• P&H Scorpio Single Kayak
• Evergreen Maple Canoe
  

Advanced bookings are HIGHLY recommened as boats are limited. The double kayaks always go early.

Cost: $10 for a single kayak and $15 for a double kayak

To book: Please email info@bigchop.ca with your details or send a text message to 604.999.3331.

MEC is offering introductory clinics before every Big Chop race for all newbie paddlers. The MEC staff will show you the basics of sea kayaking to give you confidence on the water. There is a $5 reservation fee and you must reserve your spot in advance by calling the MEC Vancouver Store Rentals Department at 604-872-7858. Please book early as space is limited and does book up quickly.

Stick around for our famous Big Chop Smokies, lemonade, chips, and melons!! It's all included with your race fee! We'll draw for prizes and recognize the top paddlers in each category. It's a great night of mingling with your fellow paddlers. Everyone welcome!

The Big Chop Partypresented by

WHEN: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

SCHEDULE:
6:00pm race registration opens;
7:00 race starts;
8:00 doors open
8:15 food served
9:00 award ceremony
11:30 end

VENUE: Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
1876 W 1st Avenue (between Cypress and Burrard), Vancouver, BC
* Click HERE for a Google Map

PRIZES: MASSIVE table prizes that will include the grand prize draw and lots of draw prizes. You must be there to win.

TICKETS: Tickets to the Big Chop Party will be $15 each which includes 4 slices of pizza and a chance to win the draw prizes! Only 90 tickets will be sold so buy yours early to avoid missing out on the goodies. Tickets will go on sale on Race #8 (Aug 19th).

FOOD: A selection of pizza will be available but each person is limited to 4 slices each. Salads and other items will be available to order separately if you desire.

TEN GOLDEN SAFETY RULES
THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS

1. Each racer must be able to be self sufficient.  Each racer must have the ability to do a wet exit and recovery with-out assistance.
2. Each racer must offer assistance to another racer in need or they are capsized.  This is for fun.  Let’s play nice and be safe.
3. PFD’s / Lifejackets must be on the body or attached to boat. If not on the body, you must have a boat leash.  NO exceptions!
4. No flipping other racers or playing dirty.
5. Inside boat in the turn has the right of way when they are at least 20% ahead of the outside boat.  Outside boat must give way and not hit the boat on the inside if they are in front.  Race smart, do not leave to big a gap or someone will fill it for you. Racing shells will get damaged by a recreational canoe if a collision occurs.
6. Boat numbers must be placed on the bow of the right side of the boat (when sitting inside the boat)
7. Know Your Limits. If the weather or water conditions change and you are not comfortable please turn back. See rule number one.
8. Safety boats are there for everyone’s safety.  There is a lead boat and trailing boat. If you need assistance, wave your paddle in the air and yell for help. 
9. Know the course.  Each racer must know where to go.  If the lead boat is called to the aid of another racer, each racer must know where the course route is. To be credited with the finish a racer must do the full course.
10. Respect. This is a fun event and please be respectful of staff, volunteers and other racers.  If there is an error or problem, let’s work it out.  Keep the positive attitude. We are in Vancouver on the water… How much better can it be?