REGISTRATION INFORMATION
*READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE REGISTERING
1. REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATES
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All paddlers, captains, crew, friends and family must be registered by April 21st, 2025.
2. PADDLER REGISTRATION FEES
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All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
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ALL paddlers, except Recreational Solo that NEED boat support.
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$149 < before October 1st
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$199 > after October 1st
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$249 > after January 6th through the end of registration on April 21st
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Recreational Solo paddlers that NEED boat support:
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$399 < before October 1st
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$449 > after October 1st
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$499 > after January 6th through the end of registration on April 21st
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3. FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
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ALL paddlers' fundraising minimum = $2,000
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Captains fundraising minimum = $500
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Crew fundraising minimum = $500
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Family & Friends fundraising minimum = $500
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Virtual Paddlers' fundraising minimum = $500
4. FUNDRAISING
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All participants must read and agree to the Fundraising Policy in the Official Rules.
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Please read the Fundraising Guide and get started fundraising early!
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Each individual must raise their minimum commitment directly to their own fundraising page.
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For team fundraising efforts, teams must split their donations to the respective team member's fundraising pages.
5. REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
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Each participant must register themselves and sign their own liability waivers!
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If you register another participant your credit card will be held liable for the other participant's fundraising commitment should they not achieve it.
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You’ll need a credit card for your fundraising commitment. Commitments not met by July 31st will be automatically charged to your card on file on August 1st.
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You will need your passport number and expiration date.
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Captains will need to answer 32 custom questions about their boat. They should register themselves or be present if being assisted.
REGISTRATION TICKET CATEGORIES
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~ NON-PADDLER TICKET CATETGORY ~
EXPLANATION & RULES
VIRTUAL PADDLER
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Can't join us in Bimini? Want to support your friend or family member reach their fundraising goal? This is the category for you! Sign up as a Virtual Paddler, create your own fundraising campaign, or join your friend/family member's team, and have fun fundraising! You'll recieve an official Commemorative Crossing Sponsor Shirt too!
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500
CAPTAIN
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No Fee
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Registration includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, sponsor gift bag, burgee flag and chance to win numerous prizes!
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500
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Top fundraising captains will be eligible for awesome prizes.
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*ONLY ONE CAPTAIN PER TEAM ALLOWED.
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*If you are a co-captain or first mate then please register as CREW
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Captains need to lodge on the same island as their team
CREW (Includes Shirt)
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$50 Fee
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CREW = any person that is returning ON THE SUPPORT BOAT (that is NOT a paddler or captain).
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Fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500
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Top fundraising crew members will be eligible for awesome prizes.
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*MUST participate in Mandatory Crossing Safety Meeting (in June) to crew a boat.
FAMILY or FRIEND
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$50 Fee
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FRIENDS/FAMILY = any non paddler/non captain attendees that are NOT returning on a support boat. ONLY CREW can return on a support boat.
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Registration fee includes Commemorative Long Sleeve Shirt, Crossing Hat, Sponsor Gift Bag and chance to win numerous prizes!
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500
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Top fundraising individuals will be eligible for awesome prizes.
~ NONPROFIT TEAM CATEGORY ~
EXPLANATION & RULES
RECREATIONAL - NONPROFIT TEAM
(Fees: $149 < before October 1st / $199 > October 1st / $249 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)
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BOAT SUPPORT - Requires securing your own support boat and captain
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MAXIMUM SLOTS - Only 10 NPO teams will be accepted.
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - NPO must provide 3 documents & their logos to qualify:
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1. Government issued 501(c)3 designation
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2. W-9
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3. Letter on NPO letterhead designating named paddler/s as representative/s & stating their direct affiliation as directors, staff, or volunteers.
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4. Your NPO’s logos in BOTH file types… PNG and VECTOR files
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NAMING YOUR TEAM - NPO team must be named after the organization's legal name. Ex: Team Piper's Angels Foundation, Team Loggerhead Marine Life Center, etc.
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ENTRY FEE - Includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
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Nonprofit teams can have paddlers do it SOLO and/or RELAY.
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Can be on any non-motorized craft (Example: Kayaks, tandem kayaks, etc.)
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Teams can be any number of paddlers as long as the support boat can safely support all paddlers, gear, crew etc.. If more than 4 paddlers, then the boat Must be approved by the Logistics Safety team.
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NPO Paddlers cannot qualify for competitive cash prizes.
'CROSSING CARES'
50/50 FUNDRAISING SHARE
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To qualify for the 'CROSSING CARES' 50/50 profit split the following must be met:
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Team must raise $10,000 minimum to activate qualification with 4 paddlers or less.
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If more than 4 paddlers are on a team then the team fundraising minimum goes up an additional $2,000 per paddler.
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EX: 6 paddlers = $14,000 minimum.
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Everything over and above the individual fundraising minimums will be split 50/50.
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EX: Team of 4 raises $10,000 they qualify since the met the minimum threshold.
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Team's profit share would be calculated as follows:
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4 paddlers X $2,000 min = $8,000.
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Total raised minus mandatory fundraising minimums = Profit / 2 = 50% Profit Share
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EX: $10,000 - $8,000 = $2,000/2 = $1,000 50% PROFIT SHARE
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~ RECREATIONAL TICKET CATEGORY ~
EXPLANATION & RULES
RECREATIONAL - SOLO PADDLER (*NEEDS Boat Support, X4CF will provide)
(Fees: $399 < before October 1st / $429 > October 1st / $499 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler
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This is the ONLY participant category where boat support is provided for the paddler. Entry fee includes covering support captains' cost of fuel, shared lodging, and Bahamian entry fee.
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You may enter this category using any non-motorized paddle craft. (Example: Kayak)
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Entry fee also includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
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Rec Solo paddlers will be grouped by skill level to the best of our ability.
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Rec Solo paddlers will be lodged together with their teammates.
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Rec Solo paddlers CANNOT bring their own CREW. If you want a friend/family member to join you in Bimini they must find their own way home.
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Rec Solo Captains bring their own crew and have final say over who his/her crew will be.
RECREATIONAL - SOLO PADDLER (*You provide your own Boat Support)
(Fees: $149 < before October 1st / $199 > October 1st / $249 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler
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Requires securing your own support boat and captain.
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You may enter this category using any non-motorized paddle craft. (Example: Kayak)
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Entry fee also includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
RECREATIONAL - RELAY TEAM
(Fees: $149 < before October 1st / $199 > October 1st / $249 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler
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Requires securing your own support boat and captain.
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Category includes kayaks and all other non-motorized vessels.
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Entry fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
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Teams can be 2-4 person. *May be larger if the support boat can safely support all paddlers, gear, crew etc.. Must be approved by the Logistics Safety team.
~ COMPETITIVE TICKET CATETGORY ~
EXPLANATION & RULES
COMPETITIVE CATEGORY
(Fees: $149 < before October 1st / $199 > October 1st / $249 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)
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REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler
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Requires securing your own support boat and captain.
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Registration fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!
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To unlock cash prizes solo categories require FIVE (5) PARTICIPANTS, team categories require THREE (3) TEAMS.
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CATEGORY OPTIONS:
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COMPETITIVE - SUP 14 MEN (</= 14')
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1st: $5K / 2nd: $3K / 3rd: $1K / 4th: $500 / 5th: $250
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COMPETITIVE - SUP 14 WOMEN (</= 14')
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1st: $5K / 2nd: $3K / 3rd: $1K / 4th: $500 / 5th: $250
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COMPETITIVE - 2 PERSON SUP RELAY (</= 14', CO-ED OPTIONAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED)
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1st: $4K / 2nd: $2K / 3rd: $1K
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COMPETITIVE - 4 PERSON SUP RELAY (</= 14', CO-ED OPTIONAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED)
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1st: $8K / 2nd: $4K / 3rd: $2K
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COMPETITIVE - OC 1
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1st: $5K / 2nd: $3K / 3rd: $1K / 4th: $500 / 5th: $250
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COMPETITIVE - OC 2
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1st: $4K / 2nd: $2K / 3rd: $1K
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COMPETITIVE - OC 6
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1st: $10K / 2nd: $5K / 3rd: $3K
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COMPETITIVE - DORY 2-PERSON
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1st: $4K / 2nd: $2K / 3rd: $1K
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COMPETITIVE - DORY 4-PERSON RELAY
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1st: $8K / 2nd: $4K / 3rd: $2K
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COMPETITIVE - SURF SKI
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1st: $5K / 2nd: $3K / 3rd: $1K / 4th: $500 / 5th: $250
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COMPETITIVE - PRONE SOLO (</= 14')
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1st: $5K / 2nd: $3K / 3rd: $1K / 4th: $500 / 5th: $250
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COMPETITIVE - PRONE RELAY 2-PERSON (</= 14')
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1st: $4K / 2nd: $2K / 3rd: $1K
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COMPETITIVE - PRONE RELAY 4-PERSON (</= 14')
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1st: $8K / 2nd: $4K / 3rd: $2K
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