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Welcome to the Official site for the Alaskan Wet Dog Race

 

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6. All work performed on Big Dog Class Watercrafts will be done "on-the-clock" during the race.

(7. Engine assemblies consisting of assembled crankcases, crankshafts, cylinders, rods, heads, and pistons; cannot be replaced in whole. These assemblies must be repaired with the individual components.) ( This section is under review)

8. At the Safety Inspection, the race director will record serial numbers of the engines for each machine in the Big Dog Class. Big Dog Class teams will be able to replace parts at designated checkpoints only and only "on the clock"; however, all damaged parts must be turned into the next checkpoint where a Checkpoint official will log the parts in on the participants' layover card. All replaced parts will be resealed in Iliamna as required.

9. CDI/ ECU module reprogramming and welding can be done with the following provisions:

a. All work required must be reported to the Race Director, or a Checkpoint Official prior to repairs proceeding.

b. All work must be performed "on the clock" and at a designated checkpoint.

c. The completion of repairs must be reported to the noted race officials prior to a team's departure.

GENERAL COMPETITIONS RULES (ALL CLASSES)

1. All participants are responsible for the removal of all part(s), Watercraft(s), gear and/ or supplies from the route. All excess supplies, broken parts and other materials belonging to any team must be turned in at the next checkpoint, including the finish line.

2. Participants are required to obtain personal liability and accident insurance.

(3. Team numbers and bibs will be issued by the Alaskan Wet Dog and will be displayed in a highly visible area on the back of participants jackets and worn at all times by participants during the Alaskan Wet Dog Race. Issued team number decals shall be placed in the center of the Watercraft windshield as low as possible, and as centered as possible, not to obstruct participants vision. Participants may provide their own bibs with designated race numbers that meet specific safety requirements. (Please contact the Alaskan Wet Dog for current requirements) (This Section is under review)

4. All sponsored items and logos furnished by The Alaskan Wet Dog must be displayed as required on the exterior of participating watercrafts.

5. Participants will stop and render aid if they come upon another team in a life-threatening situation.

6. Use of any tracking device shall not be permitted unless approved or provided by the Alaskan Wet Dog.

7. During the event each participant must stay with original teammate(s), with the exception of a Big Dog Class participant opting to join an existing Puppy Class team, if their original teammate is no longer participating.

8. Substituting participating entrants are only allowed prior to the start of the race and only after Proper paperwork and fees have been received and approved by the Alaskan Wet Dog prior to the Driver's Meeting.

9. The following Race Flags can be expected during the race: Green Flag, Start , Checker Flag, Finish.

10. Survival Equipment as described herein will be inspected prior to the start of the event, in Whittier, and at the Finish Line, and or at the discretion of the Race Director, or his/her designee, at any time during the event.

11. All participants or teams aware of any injured participants or damaged Watercrafts shall relay the information to the officials at the next checkpoint.