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Competition Format

Each event consists of Heats (2 runs) semifinal (1 run) and Final (1 run). The number of boats in each phase will be according to the ICF Rules.

The result of the heats will be the sum of the time and penalties from the 2 runs.

The result of the final is added to the result of the semifinal (time and penalties) and the boat with the lowest cumulative score will be the winner.

Draw

The only draw that will take place is for those athletes who are not included in the current ICF World Ranking List.

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