FAQs

A: At January 2025, we’re still working on detailed course design, and the experience requirements are a factor of that.

These will not be token short paddle stages – expect extended time in the boat. You should expect to encounter open sea (in up to F4/F5 conditions), freshwater lochs and rivers (potentially up to Class 2 for short sections).

We will require at least one person in each boat to have a suitable qualification –  most likely around the old BCU 3* or current ‘Explore’ level or international equivalent. Exceptionally we may consider significant experience as an alternative (at our discretion). We reserve the right to conduct a skills test before the race start if we deem it necessary. 

Updated 9/7/24 – the current ARWS Equipment List (v1.8) is here.

We may add/remove items from this list depending on ‘local’ conditions or the requirements of the course. We will always aim to communicate this as early as possible, and we will try to not ask you to have kit that you subsequently do not need. 

The list below is NOT exhaustive – please check for details on the ‘Updates’ tab;

13/1/25 – All team members (ITERA and ITERA-Lite) will need the ‘Ropework Disciplines’ equipment from the ARWS list.

13/1/25 – ITERA team members will need a wetsuit (watersports type recommended).

View the ARWS rules HERE: