The time has come to renew this racing tradition—a new race following the same path as the historic race has come to life.  The race will take place over three days and will constitute three distinct stages. The race is quite suitable for top competitors  as well as for casual paddlers who desire to rise to the challenge and compete in this ultra-marathon. This unique race  will provide the opportunity to strive for optimal athletic excellence as well as to discover the natural beauty of the Moldau (Vltava).

Etapový závod Budějovice - Praha

Etapový závod Budějovice - Praha

Basic info

Dates: from August 12th to August 14th , 2011

Location : The Vltava River,  České Budějovice / Zvíkov / Slapy /  Praha

Race track : a) Main race 178 km & b) Short race 31,5 km

• 1.stage : České Budějovice – Zvíkov , distance : 75 km

• 2.stage : Zvíkov – Skalice , distance : 70 km

• 3.stage – Short race : Slapy – Praha , distance : 31,5 km

Entry fee :

• Main race – category : K1, C1 – 400 CZK , other boats – 700 CZK

• Short race – category : K1, C1 – 150 CZK , other boats – 300 CZK

Entry fee is paid in cash (CZK or EUR) at the time of presentation (on Friday, August 6 in the morning before start).

Etapový závod Budějovice - Praha

Category :

• men – K1, C1, C2,

• women – K1, K2, C1, C2

• K2 mix

• senior ( men / women ) – K1, K2, C1, C2, K2 mix

• junior ( men / women ) K1, K2, C1, C2

• C2 tourists ( any type of canoe other than flat water C2 )

• K2 tourists ( any type of double kayak – width up to 55 cm )

• P5 ( punt )

• Dragon boats

Prizes:

- prize money for first 6 boats in overall classification and prizes for winners of categories

Registration :

Send your registration information by email : budejovicepraha @ gmail dot com

Etapový závod Budějovice - Praha

Time Schedule :

Friday

• 6:00 – 7:30 a.m. presentation and issuing of start numbers at start in České

Budějovice

• 8:00 a.m. group start in České Budějovice

• 22:00 p.m. deadline for finish line in Zvíkov

Saturday

• 7:00 a.m. group start in Zvíkov

• 22:00 p.m. deadline for finish line in Skalice (Slapy )

Sunday

• 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. presentation and issuing of start numbers at start in Slapy ( under the dam )

• 9:00 a.m. interval start ( by time distance after 1.& 2. stage ) in Slapy ( under the dam)

• 9:30 a.m. group start rest of the field + group start of Short race

• 16:00 p.m. deadline for finish line in Praha – Braník

• After 16:00 p.m. prizes and clothing ceremony

Text: Michal Odvárko (hlavní organizátor)

Foto a video: Martin Humpolec

Resaults České Budějovice – Prague 2011:

long race – 1. Petr Jambor ( USK Praha ) 12:18:11, 2. Martin Kucián ( MH Pardubice ) 12:26:36, 3. Michal Burián ( KKJ Týn nad Vltavou ) 12:54:40, 4. David Kotrč ( SK Sport Zbraslav ) 13:05:18, 5. Tomáš Pavlík ( USK Praha ) 13:07:03, 6. Pavel Šára ( Loko Braník ) 13:08:58

C2 turist -1. J.Vrdlovec – V.Odvárko ( Dukla Praha ) 15:25:53, 2. T.Vaněček – Z.Herzán ( TJ Dynamo ČB – Prosport Olomouc ) 16:19:12, 3. O.Venta – S.Hamák ( Sokol Pražský ) 18:13:15

Short race – 1. O.Malý ( SK Sport Zbraslav ) 2:09:06, 2. J,Liška ( SK Sport Zbraslav ) 2:11:15, 3. V. Lagner ( Bohemians Praha ) 2:15:15

More info at http://www.sportzbraslav.org/budejovicepraha/

Photogallery on our Facebook.

Budějovice – Praha in Czech Television

Our H2Omaniaks production in cooperation with TV Nova Sport and agenture KPS prepared 20 minutes document about the race:

24.8.2011, 18:00 Cyklistika a vodáctví: Mistrovství Evropy v horské cyklistice v Dohňanech a vodácký závod České Budějovice – Praha.

25.8.2011, 12:00

30.8.2011, 19:10

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