Rules & Regulations / Race Documents
What You Need to Know
Overview
Click Here to download the Rules & Regulations (as of Sept 10, 2026). Note, the Gear List is also included here.
Updates from the previous version dated July 11th, 20245 include:
Section 3. Schedule of Events Updated
Section 6.1 Mandatory Gear
Added to the gear list:
Full-Time per Team Member
1 Long-sleeved mid-weight fleece top
2025 Race Communications Protocol + YellowBrick User Guide - All teammates should be familiar with these in case of emergency.
Click Here for the 2026 Competitor Update (posted Sept. 11, 2026)
Click Here for the 2026 Team Information Form. Please provide information about your team to help with race coverage.
Click Here for the 2026 Team List with Team Numbers assigned (will be added the week of the event)
Documents which need to be filled out and signed prior to arrival at the host site. Participants will receive an email copy of the waiver and must bring this digital copy with them to show at Race Kit Pick-Up.:
2026 Waiver and Release of Liability
Click Here to see Teams Bringing Personal Canoes to WT 2026 (posted 2 weeks before the event)
ARWS vs WT Rules
Where a WT rule conflicts with an existing ARWS rule, the WT rule will take precedence. Conflicting rules we’re aware of:
1. A 4 person team can lose a member and remain ranked as a 3 person team for WT ranking and Ontario AR Series ranking purposes. ARWS rankings will not include teams who lose a member.
2. ARWS Rule 2.8. Race bibs must be worn as the outer most garment for the duration of the race (excepting over Personal Flotation Devices). Obstruction or impairment of the printing on the bib is not permitted. A backpack is permitted to cover the back of the bib only. A thin sternum strap between the shoulder straps on the front of an athlete is permitted. Vest type front packs that obstruct printing on the front of the bib are prohibited. Local laws for high visibility vests will be accommodated. An alternate identification may be provided by the race organisers for use with the PFD in which case it must be worn or attached by each competitor as specified. [BLUE]
At WT, bibs must be worn as the outermost layer at all times, including over PFD’s. Vest packs are permitted at WT.
3. ARWS Rule 2.4 Any mandatory equipment which is consumed during a leg (for example first aid supplies) must be replaced before the start of the next leg. If teams do not have the required items to replenish their mandatory equipment they must remain in that location until a replacement can be borrowed from another team, requested from the Race Organiser, or otherwise obtained by the team.
WT will not be following this rule.
4. ARWS Rule 2.9.1. Sails or kites are not permitted unless the Race Organiser specifically includes sailing as an event discipline.
WT will not be following this rule, sails, or kites are permitted.
