Race Day Information and Resources

Race Tracking
This year we will use Webscorer to GPS track racers through the course. This will greatly enhance the ability of organizers to monitor the race, and will improve safety for racers in the event of a mishap. Friends and family will be able to track your progress on race day.

Instructions on installing and configuring are at (removed) It is a 10 minute setup. At least one person in each boat should install this, though all racers may choose to do so. Please take the time to set this up in the next few days. 

We strongly encourage all racers to comply with installing this app. This app uses very little power, it only samples every 5 minutes, so will not run down your battery. It only requires permissions to access your location, and this location is available to all race participants and organizers. You can uninstall it anytime you wish after the race. Immediately after the race, the K2O organizer will delete the entire tracking account and cancel tracking of all participants.

90 km 1/2 K2O Start Line

The 90km start line is at Rideau Ferry Rd https://goo.gl/maps/xvhKdoY5m7tCtabw8 . The recommended arrival time is 4:45 to 5:15 am to pick up race kits and sign waivers. The mandatory pre-race briefing will be at 5:40 on the dock. Launch boats by 5:50 to be ready for the 6:00 am start. Note: when approaching Jones Falls, the first set of docks you see on the left is not the portage dock. Continue on through the channel until you see the actual lock, and K2O volunteers. The portage dock is river left. If you take out at the first dock, you will be in for a long walk.

40 km 1/4 K2O Start Line

The 40km start line is at Seeley's Bay Boat Ramp ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkNy4GuJjzRk6kxk9 ). The recommended arrival time is 10:45 to 11:00 am to pick up race kits and sign waivers. The mandatory pre-race briefing will be at 11:30. We will launch boats by 11:50 and assemble at start line by 11:55. 

Safety

We will make a race day decision, based on weather, as to whether PFDs must be worn through the entire race. Please review other rules and mandatory gear at https://www.kingston2ottawa.com/ Some useful maps and portage info is at https://www.kingston2ottawa.com/portagesandsupport-s-1 If you think you might finish after dark, be sure to plan your lights.

If you have any questions please reach out to info@kingston2ottawa.ca