Important USAT Rules

Please do yourself a favor by reviewing the rules that are often broken. Cllick to view a file from USAT of the most commonly violated rules and their penalties.

The USAT website also offers the full rule book for races.

Other Rules

There are no restrictions on the length or weight of the vessel used for the water portion of the race. Canoes may be used too, for an extra challenge. The participants are solely responsible for getting their vessel across the portage. All participants must wear a PFD (personal flotation device).