From 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM – Number pick-up and equipment drop-off by time slot
Competitors must confirm their presence at the event the day before, between 9.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m., close to the departure point - Kiosque flottant - (10 Port de la Gare - 75013 Paris).
Participants will be able to leave their boards in start area until the following morning. Stickers will be provided for participants to identify their equipment.
However, if they so wish, participants can bring their own boards to the race start on D-day (once the stickers have been affixed).
7:00 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) !
The Nautic Paddle on the Seine river is a fleet race, with a "mass start”. The times to be observed are as follows:
Timetabe coming soon :
Brunch
Exertion, then relaxation. So let's brunch!
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.