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3. Participants working on Watercrafts during the event must allow a path for other event participants and their Watercrafts.

4. Participants will not block the access into or out of the checkpoint and/or impound areas.

5. No fighting, vulgarity, derogatory or offensive language will be tolerated.

6. Littering and or polluting on the racecourse will not be tolerated.

7. Negative publicity from any participant will not be tolerated.

8. Racers shall be aware of all race teams approaching from the rear and overtaking. Actions will be taken as to not impede a faster race team.

9. Puppy Class teams will defer to any Big Dog Class teams at all checkpoints.

10. Participants will not at any time harass , maim, disturb any wildlife or marine life.

PARTICIPANT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

It is the responsibility of the participant to select Protective equipment that will conform to the Alaskan Wet Dog guidelines and provide adequate protection. Even though race rules committees develop guidelines, the Alaskan Wet Dog does not endorse or guarantee specific products or manufacturers of protective equipment. Participants must rely on their own judgment in the selection of helmets and other apparel for protection and durability.

1. Regardless of participant apparel passing prior inspections, compliance with the rules must be made at post race inspections.

2. Full coverage helmets are mandatory (at minimum Open Face Helmet). Helmets will be full Protective coverage and carry the 2000 or later Snell Foundation Approval Code . This is also mandatory in the tune-up area. The helmet must be securely fastened at all times.

3. It is mandatory that each participant wear a Personal Locater Beacon attached to their person. .

4. It is Mandatory that each participant wears a floatation device, which is certified or listed by UL to support the person wearing it. This can be in the form of life jackets, or Float coats. Just wearing a Dry suit is not sufficient.

5. It will be mandatory that each participant will have attached to the outside of his or her floatation device, a flashing strobe that will be activated when submersed in water.

6. Arctic boots able to Provide Protection to -30 degrees below zero. Boots must also be water resistance. Bunny Boots are the acceptable norm.

7. Eye Protection is mandatory during the event. The use of goggles and or face shields is required. If corrective lenses are required to drive a motor vehicle, it will be required for event participation. The helmet shield will be adequate for this requirement.

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12. Neck bracing recommended in all forms of racing.

 

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