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Daehan (대한, Big Cold Day) of Jan.
Be out there on the coldest day of Korea with well equipped and prepared gears.
Completing this event means all year around you manage to paddle in Korea.
Windy and harsh condition motivates paddlers.
Details will be announced.
Committed adventurers wanted.

 

After a few times attempts, OKC does Cold Water Kayak Marathon.
140km, Namhae Overnight Circumnavigation - 2011
50km, Dolsando Circumnativation - 2012
60km, Hallyo Maritime National Overnight Expedition - 2012
60km, Hanriver down stream - 2013
40km, SHI - DSME Marathon - 2014

And now
Cold water kayak Marathon - 2015

 

 

Summary

The next  Marathon is  Saturday, Jan 24, 2015. There is an equipment inspection Friday, Jan 23, 2015. Cost is 195,000 KRW  for the participant.

Billing starts December 1.
Registration ends Dec 31 at noon.
Payment Deadline is Dec 31 at noon.

Due to the exteme commitment for this race late registration and/or late payments will not be allowed. We recommend that you commit to this race early so you have plenty of time for planning, training, and preparation. Pay early in the payment cycle. You can get a full refund up until December 31 at noon. No refunds after that date and time.

All Marathon events are dangerous events as defined by Coast Guard Rules and common sense. You are responsible for your own safety. You must read and understand the warning before you register for this event.

The Marathon is an unsupported, expedition style adventure race for sea kayaks. The distance is roughly 42km depending on your course selection. There is a time limit. Your safety and well being are completely up to you and your team.

Unsupported means that there are no safety boats or support crews to help you during the race. You are not allowed to have a support crew follow you or meet you during the race. It is OK to have family or friends meet you at the official checkpoints, but they cannot provide anything other than emotional support. See the official rules for more details. There is emergency Coast Guard Boat ready.

Expedition style means that you must carry the same type of equipment and supplies that you would carry on a major expedition. Food, water, safety, communication, etc. is required. See the Rules and Warning link at the top of this page for the official required equipment list for more details.

Although this is a race, many participants are more interesting in cruising and adventure in a team. Whether you are a cruiser or racer is up to you. Just getting to the starting line is a major accomplishment and only about 40% of starters are able to finish. You should be an at least intermediate kayaker before you consider this challenge.

 

Schedule

 

Gear Inspection - Friday, Jan 23, 2015  Is Mandatory .
Race - Saturday, Jan 24, 2015

LocationsDeadlinesNotes

Meeting
Gear
Inspection
Geoje

Deopko Beach

Gear & Boat Inspection
Friday 20:00

Members Meeting
Friday 19:00Attendance Is Mandatory
For those who cannot make this meeting, other arrangements can be made.

Contact mail julio.ko@okpokayakclub.org

Start:Geoje

Challenger Deadline
Marathon Finish Line