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Mission Statement of the Texas Winter 100
Host one of the coldest paddling events in the state
of Texas, bringing together recreational and
competitive paddlers in an exciting venue, while
raising environmental awareness of the water and
lands of the lower Colorado River.
Schedule of Events
Race Date Saturday January 28, 2012
Start Location: Under IH-35 adjacent to the Holiday
Inn Town Lake on Ladybird Lake
(Town Lake) in Austin, Texas
Finish Location Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop, TX
Packet Pick-Up/ Gear Check January 27, 2012 from
3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Holiday Inn Town Lake
Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing at that same place
Friday,
January 27, 2012 at 730pm
Adventure Class Start Time 5am, January 28, 2011
Competitor Class Start Time 8am, January 28, 2011
Finish no later than 9pm Saturday, January 28, 2011
Awards Ceremony January 28, 2011 at 7 pm,
Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop, TX
Free dinner provided by Chris
and Susie Paddack at the finish line to all
volunteers, support personal and racers.
Refund policy in the event of Natural
Disaster
I'm not exactly sure, however I'll refund
everything that hasn't been spent to each entrant.
The bottom line is I won't take any profit if the
race is cancelled.
The TWO has many expenses prior to the race that are
paid for by early race entries. The process of
running this race starts 3 months before race day.
The race would not be able to continue as an annual
event if 100% of the entry fees were refunded in the
event of a flood, forest fire or tsunami. We appreciate your understanding
in this matter. It is our sincere hope to put on the
safest and best TWO possible. Please stay posted to
the TWO forum for the most up to date race
information.
USCA Race Insurance
 This
is a United States Canoe Association sanctioned
event. All paddlers will need to purchase one day
coverage at race
check in for $6. All racers must sign a waiver
at packet pick prior to starting the event.
Safety on the Course
Local emergency medical officials will be notified
of the event. River rangers will patrol the waters
of the course as necessary. Emergency medical
numbers will be given to all participants. Cell
phones are recommended. Four mandatory check points
will be established, with a mandatory check in and
out. Failure to comply will result in
disqualification. A pre-designated bank runner may
do the check-in and check-out, but the racer/team
will be held liable if the bank runner fails to do
so. USCA rules and regulations must be followed at
all times. Random required gear checks may take
place during the event. Each participant must have a
coast guard approved type I, II, III or V Personal
Floatation Device (PFD) in his/her possession while
on the water. Each boat must have at least one
whistle while on the water.
Race Course Description
The race will be staged on the Colorado river. The
race will begin in Texas Rowing on Ladybird Lake and
finish 100 kilometers (62 miles) downriver at
Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop. The river is
free-flowing and virtually hazard-free, with the
exception of the occasional boulder or gravel bar.
Good water navigation skills will be an advantage.
With low water, some shoal areas exist. However,
they are typically short and should present no
problem. The water quality is generally clean and
clear except following heavy rains, which stir up
the red sand resulting in muddy water. With a strong
southerly wind, forward progress may be slowed.
There is one small dam portage on this portion of
river. It’s a few miles below Longhorn Dam, after
the portage out of Ladybird Lake. It’s a small dam
that can be portaged on either side. It’s washed out
in high water. The only portage is out of Ladybird
Lake. A portage trail will be marked with yellow
ribbon about 100 yards to river right (south) of
Longhorn Dam along Pleasant Valley road. The portage
will be manned by volunteers to direct the way
through a tunnel under the road and back into the
river. It’s approximately ¼ mile long portage on
easy terrain.
Mandatory Equipment List
Cell phone or 2 way communication device (includes
SPOT tracker)
Coast Guard approved PFD for each person in boat
(personal floatation device)
2 Chemical lights, 12 hour type, fixed to bow and
stern of boat for night travel (also called glow
sticks or cylum)
Space Blanket
Rain jacket (your choice, a garbage bag will also be
sufficient)
Method of carrying at least 1/2 gallon of fluid per
person at all times
1 whistle per boat
First Aid Kit (no specifics)
Minimum of 1 head light or bow light
Strongly Suggested Equipment List
GPS
Spare Paddle
Water purifying tablets
SPOT
Tracker
A shared SPOT tracker page will be available. All
racers with SPOT trackers are asked to bring them to
check-in so race officials can load them up onto the
shared page.
Mandatory Check Points
There will be 2 mandatory check points for the
Adventure Class and Competitor Class. They
will be at Little Webberville Park and the 969
bridge at Utley. These check points are mandatory
and are required to monitor the progress of the
event. They will be managed by the event staff.
Failure to check in at these points will result in
disqualification, no exceptions.
Meeting Points
Race officials will be positioned at meeting points
to monitor racers progress. There will be no
check-in at these meeting points and no guarantee
that a ride is available if the racers choose to
quit the race.
The first will be at the 183 bridge in Austin. The
second will be at the Big Webberville park.
Night Travel
There will be no dark zones. This race will be
continuous through the night. Either a head lamp or
bow light is required. Bow and stern chemical light
must be lit and on at dusk. Although there are
no required dark zones a paddler may pull over and
rest as needed with respect to the cut-off times.
Although the river banks are private property the
multiple sand bars, and parks will be available for
the tired paddler. Beware of river critters.
Cut-Off Times
This event has a 16 hour time limit for all paddlers
in the adventure class. In order for a paddler in
the adventure class to finish this event in under 16
hours they must maintain continuous forward motion
at a minimum average of approximately 3.85 mph for
16 hours. Paddlers in the competitor class will have
a 13 hour time limit. This translates to an average
speed of 4.76 mph for 13 hours. Each mandatory check
point will represent a cut-off time. Failure to
reach these checkpoints by the required cut-off time
will result in a dnf status. Cut off times at the
checkpoints will follow the Zimmerman rule (direct
correlation to mph required to finish by 9 p.m.) If a paddler chooses to
continue after the designated cut-off time they will
do so at their own risk, without the support of the
event staff.
Race Support
Each participant is allowed unlimited race support
and is responsible for their own support. Any public
access points on the river may be used for this
purpose. Support is defined as any assistance given
to the participant outside of substituting boats or
paddlers. This includes, but is not limited to,
water and food hand offs, disposal of trash and or
hugs and kisses from loved ones. For those wanting
to travel without race support, they may self
support by using any one of the several river parks
that line the race course. Potable water will be
available at these locations. Pre-scouting the race
course and local river parks is strongly
recommended. The organizers of the race will not
provide any outside support during the race.
Unsupported Racer Information
Racers can race unsupported. This does not change
the status that each team is responsible for
checking in to each of the two checkpoints.
Class Age Restrictions
Due to the extreme nature of this event, strict age
limitations will be enforced. Any solo participant
must be at least 16 years of age. Any tandem
participants must be at least 14 years of age and
travel with an adult at all times. No exceptions.
All racers under the age of 18 must have waivers
signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Texas
Winter 100k Shuttles
Email
texaswinter100@gmail.com to arrange a free
shuttle for practice runs.
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*Note these are independent businesses providing a
service to TWO participants.
The TWO assumes no responsibility for the services
they provide.
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