There must be at least 5 entries for a National Championship race to take place.

Where a race is inquorate, the paddler may transfer to another class for which they are eligible [see rule 43a]. If the paddler does not wish to race, they are entitled to an entry fee refund if the organiser is notified within 1 hour of the planned class start time.

The organisers reserve the right to combine starts or to split starts based on entry numbers. Where starts need to be split the organiser will seed paddlers based on Hasler divisions as detailed below.

Seeded Starts – The organisers reserve the right to seed starts where the number of entries to a class is larger than is suitable for our Covid Risk Assessment or would reasonably fit on a single line. Where this is deemed necessary boats will be seeded based on Hasler Division.

The number of boats seeded will be determined based on the number and ability of the entries.

A list of classes where seedings are to be applied will be made available at the earliest possible point after entries have closed. Instructions for how these starts will work will also be issued. Late changes to crew boat may not result in re-seeding. This will be at the discretion of the organisers.

Combined Starts – Where races are inquorate or sufficiently small to reasonably allow combining, the organisers may combine starts. A list of combined starts will be published at the earliest opportunity.