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2026 International Va’a Federation Sprint World Championships

Reservoir Notice

 

Date of Event

22 July to 4 September 2026

Racecourse Setup: 22 July to 16 August

IVF Sprint World Championships: 17 to 31 August

Partial tear down: 1 to 4 September Smaller race lane layout will remain for the SSR 2026 Event

Time

0700hrs to 1630hrs

Location

Marina Reservoir, Marina Bay

Crafts

50 Kayaks/Canoes

3 units of Safety vessels – RZ51, RZ52 and RZ31 / RZ33

Contact Person

Va’a Association (Singapore)

[email protected]

9818 8835

 

  1. The Va’a Association (Singapore) (VAS) will be hosting the International Va’a Federation Sprint World Championships at Marina Reservoir, Marina Bay on the stated dates and timing.

     

  2. The event will consist of multiple sprint races of 500m and 250m. Each race will last approximately 3 mins with 5-minute intervals between races. A total of 600 races will take place over the event dates.

     

  3. Course Setup and Tear Down: The course will be marked by buoys placed as per diagram 2. Buoys will be installed/positioned starting from 22 July. Partial removal will be from 1 September (reduction from 500m to 200m) The reduced lane setup being used by SSR Event.

     

  4. An estimated minimum of 110m between the course and the Merlion / Fullerton Bay Hotel side of the Marina to allow movement of vessels around the north side of the race lanes.

     

  5. Vessels will be able to cross the course between races under the direction of a safety boat at specific crossing points (50m channels) as directed by race controller.

     

  6. Please refer to the following maps for course layout and positioning.

 

RACECOURSE POSITIONING AND LAYOUT INSTALLATION TIMELINE

The course will be installed progressively allowing access for all stakeholders during installation.

Cross Course movement during installation

Water access / movement during installation

Distances from Marina Edge to Racecourse Area

 

RACECOURSE POSITIONING AND LAYOUT

During Competition Course position: Complete course for Competition Days 17 to 31 August. Progressive setup from 22 July

Direction and course crossing direction



Lane movement avoidance 17 to 31 August

 

 

Safety Note

  1. All vessels are advised to be aware of the buoys and avoid passage within 10 meters of the buoys to avoid anchor lines during the setup and teardown of the course.

     

  2. All vessels are advised to comply with the instructions and signals given by the safety boat crew. The safety boat will display coloured flags – ORANGE FLAG = PLEASE HOLD DO NOT CROSS. BLUE FLAG = PLEASE PROCEED TO CROSS THE COURSE IN THE DESIGNATED CHANNEL. There could be two (2) to five (5) minutes of waiting time if the time trial is in progress at the time of crossing.

     

  3. All vessels are advised to exercise caution and take note of the activities. Please minimise wake while moving.

     

  4. All vessels are to comply strictly within the navigational routes as set out in the map.

Boat and Towing Movement Kallang to Marina Bay

  • Lane Contractor boat – 22 July to 16 August
  • Canoes –1 time movement between 14 to 16 August

     

Boat and Towing Movement Marina Bay to Kallang

  • Lane Contractor boat – 9 to 25 September 2026
  • Canoes –1 time movement between 30 to 31 August