(a) Racing rules contained in this section shall apply to the Single Surf Ski, Double Surf Ski and Surf Board Races.
(b) A Single Surf Ski is a craft propelled primarily by a competitor with a paddle and a Double Surf Ski is a craft propelled by two competitors both starting the race each with a paddle.
Note: Refer to the SLSA Surf Craft and Surf Boat Specifications for single surf ski and double ski details.
(c) A Surf Board is craft propelled primarily by a competitor’s hands and arms. No artificial means of propulsion may be used in board races i.e. hand webs, wetsuit or lycra long sleeves, arm bands etc.
Note: Refer to the SLSA Surf Craft and Surf Boat Specifications for all surf board details.
(d) Board and ski competitors may pass through the swimming buoys not related to their course on their craft. Should impediment occur as a result the onus is on the competitor that chose that direction.
(e) A member is permitted to compete in all single and double ski events when they are in the U17 age category (i.e., upon reaching the age of 15 years as at 30 September in a competition year). Note: U15 age competitors who obtain the SLSA Bronze Medallion are permitted to participate in U17 age team events with the exception that they cannot compete on a ski until they are in the U17 age category.
(f) Replacing craft and/or paddles (as appropriate) is permitted during a race provided such replacement is effected before the competitor rounds the last course buoy. Team or club members shall be permitted to assist a competitor in replacing equipment, but only to the extent of placing the nose of the replacement ski and/or paddle at the water’s edge and adjacent to the start line or the board on or behind the start/changeover line.
(g) To assist with the safe conduct of competition it is permitted for any member to assist in the removal of any damaged or abandoned equipment from the competition course. (h) The use of SLSA Surf Boards in relation to age groups is detailed in Appendix A of this Section.