Jump to  Course Flags   Course Markings    Schedule of Events  APBA REQUIREMENTS The Hydro-X Racing events are sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (APBA). All participants must be a current APBA competition member and present proof of valid membership in order to compete. APBA competition memberships are $70 per year, or a single event membership can be purchased for $20.   Participants can join at the races or may obtain a membership application by calling the APBA or registering online at www.apbaracing.com . Participants must be 16 years old to compete at APBA sanctioned events except for the Juniors Ski Stock class where riders can be 10 to 15 years old.  Riders under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign an APBA Minor Release form once per season. In the interest of safety, APBA rules require that all watercraft receive a complete safety inspection before being allowed on the water. All watercraft must have an approved rubber nose bumper, properly working lanyard, bow eyes removed, approved intake grates and sponsons, all fuel lined zip-tied and no loose handle grips. In addition, all participants must have an approved full-face helmet and life vest in order to compete. Wetsuits, protective footwear and eyewear are highly recommended. Race Numbers All riders must have two sets of race numbers with the correct color backgrounds on their boat - one on each side in the front of the watercraft. The numbers must be black, at least 7 inches high, and spaced ½ inch apart. Standard numbers without shading or outlying must be used. We will no longer try to score you if your race number is not easily identifiable.  If we can not read your number you will not be scored. Race numbers and backgrounds are for sale at the registration area if you need them. Event Sign In Whether pre-registered on not, every participant is required to check in, sign the waiver and release and get a wrist band. This includes all racers, holders and mechanics. Event check-in is between 7:00 am until 8:00 am.  Please be in line at least 15 minutes before check-in closes. Rider's Meeting It is mandatory that all participants attend the published rider's meeting each day that you will be racing. The rider's meeting normally takes place at 8:00 am each morning. Roll call will be taken to insure that everyone's smiling faces will be seen bright and early each morning. A $10 fine will be charged to all riders that do not attend the rider's meeting. A Freestyle rider's meeting will be held at 11:30 am on each day you are running Freestyle.   At that time we will draw for position. Riders who do not attend the Freestyle meeting will go first. Pre-Race Safety Inspection Every participant is required to have his/her boat tech inspected. Tech Inspection is from 7:00 am - 8:00 am. Tech Inspection is to check to see if your boat is safe to go on the water not to see if it is legal for class participation. Please bring your boats to the beach along with your tether, helmet and lifevest. You must be with your boat for it to be inspected. Have your hoods open, handle poles up and seats or hoods removed. Your boat must be tech inspected before you will be allowed to practice. Here are some of the things we are checking: grips secured and do not turn, battery cables secured, zip-ties on all fuel lines, bow eyes removed, bumpers are in place and approved helmet and lifevest. We also will check to make sure that your tether works properly and that your idle has been turned down. Post-Race Tech Inspection Every participant who finishes the race and receives the checkered flag must immediately proceed to the tech inspection area and submit watercraft for inspection. Failure to submit yourself and your personal watercraft for inspection may cause you to be disqualified. COURSE FLAGS White Flag The white flag is displayed when there is one lap left in the race. This flag will remain displayed until the race is completed. Checkered Flag The checkered flag signals that the race is completed. All riders should report to the technical inspection area. Black Flag This is the consulting flag. Riders are to report directly to the Race Director. Red Flag Waved after a bad start or if an injured rider is blocking the course and can not be safely removed from the course. Riders should stop racing and return to the starting line. Yellow Flag The yellow flag warns of safety hazard on course. Riders are to continue racing, but proceed with caution. Blue with Yellow Stripe Flag This flag signals that a rider is being overtaken and lapped by a faster rider.  The slower rider must make way for the overtaking rider to pass safely. COURSE MARKINGS Huge colorful buoys are used to indicate turns in the racecourse.  The Tour also uses long hot-dog inflatables to mark the merge lane from the split course. Red Buoy A red buoy indicates a left turn.  Two or more red buoys may be put in a line to form a large sweeping left-hand turn. Yellow Buoy A yellow buoy indicates a right turn.  Two or more yellow buoys may be put in a line to form a large sweeping right-hand turn. Checkered Buoys Checkered buoys indicate the Start/Finish line.  A rider must pass through these buoys for a lap to be counted. White/Other Color Buoys White buoys are used to mark the outside lane of a racecourse utilizing a two-lane split start.  White buoys are also used to mark turns on the Slalom event and to mark the merge lane in the case of a “split” type racecourse.  Long “hot-dog” inflatables are also used to establish a merge lane on a split-type racecourse.  Other Color buoys are often used on the outside of the racecourse to control boat traffic from entering the racecourse. Hydro-X Tour Tentative Schedule of Events for all 2010 Races  Day           Action                               Time                      Place Friday                            Set-up                               9am-5pm                 Race Site                   Late Registration              5pm-8pm                 Host Hotel                   Racer Party                       9pm-???                 TBA each Race Saturday                      Safety Inspection                8am-9am                Pits                 Riders Meeting                    9am                        Stage                Course Orientation/practice   10am-11am           Race Course                Freestyle / 1st Run               11am-11:30am         Race Course                Heats/1st Moto’s                  11:30am-1pm           Race Course                Lunch Break                        1pm-1:30pm           Site                Freestyle                             1:30pm-2pm           Race Course                2nd Moto’s                            2pm-4pm               Race Course                Racer Cookout                      5pm-7pm              TBA per event               Racer Party                            9pm-???               TBA Sunday               Riders Meeting                    10am                         Stage              Saturday Awards                10:30am-11am            Stage               Sunday arrival practice       11am-11:30am          Race Course              Freestyle / Main only           11:30-12pm                Race Course              Heat Races or Mains          12pm-5pm                   Race Course              Sunday Awards                   5pm                           Stage *Pit Board will be posted by 9am on both days *Pre-entry’s must be received by Wednesday prior to event weekend

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