Program
Race course will be open for practice from Oct 9th-12th, 2023
| Dates | Event | Category | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 - 12th Oct | Event | Category | Time |
| Inauguration | 08:00-09:00 | ||
| Registration Counter Open | 09:00 | ||
| Downriver Sprint Qualifying | Intermediate | 09:00-10:00 | |
| Downriver Sprint Finals | Intermediate | 11:00-12:00 | |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||
| Open Practice | 13:00 - 17:00 | ||
| Welcome Reception & Briefing for Athletes | 18:00 - 19:00 | ||
| Day 02 - 13th Oct | |||
| Women's Downriver Qualifying | Professional | 08:00 - 10:00 | |
| Men's Downriver Qualifying | Professional | 10:00 - 13:00 | |
| Lunch | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||
| Women's Downriver Final | Professional | 14:00 - 15:00 | |
| Men's Downriver Final | Professional | 15:00 - 16:00 | |
| Prize Distribution | Professional | 16:30 | |
| Day 03 - 14th Oct | |||
| Men's Kayak Cross Heats | Professional | 08:00 - 11:00 | |
| Women's Kayak Cross Heats | Professional | 11:00 - 12:00 | |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||
| Men's Kayak Cross Finals | Professional | 13:30 - 14:30 | |
| Womens' Kayak Cross Finals | Professional | 14:30 - 16:30 | |
| Prize Distribution | Professional | 17:00 | |
| Post Race Party @ Phi Ro Sha Resort | 19:00 |
Race Rules
To see the race rules, follow the link below.
Event Formats
Here are the competition categories at the Megha Kayak Festival
Downriver Time Trial
Each kayaker will get 2 qualification attempts at the downriver course, which will be followed by a final. The course is 300-350 meter long class IV section and each competitor is required to negotiate the section in the fastest time possible.
Extreme Slalom
Extreme Slalom is a race where four kayakers try to be fastest to reach the finish line downriver. There will be both upstream and downstream gates that the kayakers will mandatorily need to negotiate before making it to the finish line. This is an ICF approved discipline and will be carried out as per the ICF rules and regulations.
Downriver Freestyle
This is a fun event and competing kayakers will be allowed to perform any downriver river freestyle trick within an allotted time limit. This race is purely for demonstration purposes and will not be eligible for prize money.