The Weekend Programme:
 

Friday 5 February 2027

Scrutineering.  Compulsory scrutineering will take place at Kurow Island between 4pm and 7pm.   This is compulsory. 

There will be no scrutineering on Rally day unless by prior arrangement.

 

Saturday 6 February 2027 - Rally Day!

Compulsory briefing - driver and crew at Kurow Island, 8am sharp.

Verbal and written event instructions provided with Q & A

First event commence - 9am sharp.

Dinner and Prizegiving - 6.30pm at the Otematata Hotel facilities, Kurow

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Sunday, 7 February 2027

Run up the Hopkins, Dobson, Godley or Waitaiki River - River to be decided closer to the date

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Monday 8 February 2027

Run up the Hopkins, Dobson, Godley or Waitaiki River - River to be decided closer to the date

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Crew:

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Crew details must be advised to the Race Controller no later than 30 January 2027 if not supplied on the entry form.

Crew changes will be accepted prior to 30 January 2027.

Additional crew members will be at the sole discretion of the Rally Controller.  

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Accommodation:

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There is a block booking available until 31 October 2026.  Use the code Rally Competitor when booking.

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Contact:

Kurow Hotel, Trish - 03 436 0850 E:kurowhotel@gmail.com W:

Waitaki Hotel, Mel - 03 436 0650 E:manager@waitakihotel.co.nz W:

Kurow Motel, Sam - 027 756 4288 E:kurow.motels@xtra.co.nz

Hakataramea Lodge, Dan - 027 224 0225 E:dan.mitchell@orcon.net.nz

Kurow Holiday Park, Sonya - 03 436 0725 E:info@kurowholidaypark.co.nz W:

Otematata Hotel & Apartments, Kirsty - 021 663 940 E:reservations@otematata.kiwi.nz W:

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The Events:

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The organising committee has put together a variety of 10 events to challenge all levels of driver / crew and boat ability

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Traditional - 4 events with a mix of new and old favourites based around Kurow Island.

Slalom - 10 buoy course based on time and penalties.

Out and return 12km searching for Code Word course.

Downstream -  10km searching for roadcones and code words -True Right side of River.

Upstream - 10km repeat of the Downstream  - but on the True Left with different Code Words.

Skinny Course - challenging short leg in shallows - with support in attendance.

Navigational - small tight streams under bridge and Island - will be a highlight.

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Entry and Tickets:

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Rally entry is $90 per driver/crew and includes entry to the 10 events, Saturday BBQ Breakfast and Lunch with all day tea, coffee and water.

Additional Breakfast and Lunch tickets are available at $10 each.

Free sausage sizzle for family, supporters and spectators.

Prizegiving and Dinner tickets are $60 per adult and $20 per child - 11 years and under.

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Cancellation:

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Refund Policy: 

Entry Fee - Full refund prior to 31 January 2027.  50% refund from 31 January 2027.  

Breakfast and Lunch tickets - Full refund prior to 31 January 2027.  Nil refund from 31 January 2027.

Prizegiving and Dinner tickets - Full refund prior to 31 January 2027.  Nil refund from 31 January 2027.