Useful Informations

From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM – Number pick-up and equipment drop-off by time slot

Competitors must confirm their presence at the event on Saturday, November 30th, between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM, directly near the starting point.

Until 3:30 PM at the Kiosque Flottant - (10 Port de la Gare - 75013 Paris) - then in a white tent structure at the racers' area on Port de la Gare.

Participants may leave their boards at the starting area until the following morning. Stickers will be provided to participants so they can identify their equipment.

However, if they wish, participants may bring their board themselves to the starting point on race day (once the stickers are applied).

6:00 PM – Briefing for the race 

The race briefing will take place at the start. It will also be sent to you so that you can consult it online. It is MANDATORY to take part in the briefing, as it is an opportunity to remind all the participants of the start procedures, the special arrangements for sailing on the Seine, safety precautions, the weather, etc... 

It's the only time when there's a formal exchange between the Race Direction and the Riders (questions/answers) !

At 6:30 AM, the first racers will arrive at the starting area.

At 7:20 AM, the final pre-race briefing will take place.

At 8:00 AM, we will kick off the 13th edition of the Nautic Paddle.

The Nautic Paddle, held on the Seine, is a fleet race. The start is a "mass-start" format.

Post-race activities

After the effort, it's time to relax. A brunch is organized for this purpose at the Maison des Clubs in the Parc Départemental de l'Île de Monsieur:

• 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM: This post-race brunch is served to all competitors. They may also invite accompanying guests for an additional fee.

1:00 PM: The awards ceremony will take place.

Shuttles

Buses will be provided to take you from Île de Monsieur (the arrival point) to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (the starting point).

It is strongly advised to warm-up properly (movements, stretches, etc.). It is important to note that falling into cold water can lead to physiological complications (including hypothermia).  

About 15 boats will be available to provide assistance to competitors and the race directors. A pontoon boat will serve to pick up those who fall out of the race and will be behind the fleet. 

The River Squad (Brigade Fluviale) police boats are not a part of the arrangements above but can be called on to intervene in the event of any dangerous or urgent situations. Their instructions must be followed immediately and unconditionally. 

It is strongly recommended to wear neoprene booties and to have a 5-meter towrope.