IVF World Distance Update

Aloha, 

Here are some important updates for the upcoming IVF World Distance Championships! 

• The official event website is now live - https://vaario2025.com.br/

• The HCRA WS Website is still the first place to go for Team Hawaii Information

• Passports and headshot photos can be uploaded HERE.

DRAFT RACE SCHEDULE

• The DRAFT race schedule can be found HERE.

• Please note that this is a DRAFT only and is subject to change. 

• The 21st remains a "just in case" day in the event racing needs to be pushed back or rescheduled. 

CANOES

• V6 will be the Te Tai made by Netuno

• V1 will be the Timi made by Netuno

• CANOE SPECIFICATIONS

PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE

• CBVAA requires lifejackets or PFDs be worn while on the water and/or racing during the event. 

• PFDs are mandatory and need to be worn for the duration of the race - removal during or while on the water will result in a disqualification.

• PFDs must be jacketstyle. THEY CANNOT BE INFLATABLE OR WORN AROUND THE WAIST. 

• EXAMPLE

Other minor updates: 

• Opening Ceremonies is scheduled for Friday, 8/15 at 7:00pm

• TUE forms are due by 5/16. This is required for any paddler taking a prohibited substance. Prohibited substances can be found on the most current WADA Prohibited List.

• The anti-doping and IVF Smart waiver deadline will be adjusted as the form is not yet ready. 

• The attached PDF goes over the IVF overlap rule and position for right-of-way. For those who have done the Distance Championships before, the rules has not changed from previous years. For those who have not participated yet, please review it carefully as it differs from our home rules. Let us know if you have questions. We will go over this in more detail during a Team Hawaii meeting prior to leaving for Brazil. 

Some common questions and ANSWERS that usually come up during distance races: 

• Will the canoe have padding?

  • No. Paddlers may bring and use their paddling but it cannot be permanently attached to the va'a and must be removed after the race. (It cannot leave residue or cause damage to the va'a)

• Can teams re-rig prior to racing?

  • Yes. Crews will have 1.5 hours to adjust/modify rigging prior to racing. Divisions racing first in the day will have time to adjust/modify the evening before. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO THE RACE SITE TO CHECK YOUR RIGGING AGAIN IN THE MORNING BEFORE TAKING THE WATER.

• Will spray skirts be available?

  • Yes. Its use is optional BUT may be required by the race director should the water conditions deem it necessary. 

If you have any further questions that are not listed here, you can monitor the FAQ page. It will be updated as IVF receives inquiries. If you have a question that is not already answered on the FAQ, please let us know and we will get clarification.