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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH APRIL 21ST, 2025 AT 11:30PM EST!

*EVERY person attending the event in Bimini MUST REGISTER!
(This is for on-island safety precautions and anticipated logistics.)

Check out last year's results!

REGISTRATION  INFORMATION

*READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE REGISTERING

1.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATES

  • All paddlers, captains, crew, friends and family must be registered by April 21st, 2025.

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2.  PADDLER REGISTRATION FEES

  • All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE

  • ALL paddlers, except Recreational Solo that NEED boat support.

    • $149 < before October 1st

    • $199 > after October 1st

    • $249 > after January 6th through the end of registration on April 21st

  • Recreational Solo paddlers that NEED boat support:

    • $399 < before October 1st

    • $449 > after October 1st

    • $499 > after January 6th through the end of registration on April 21st

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3.  FUNDRAISING MINIMUM

  • ALL paddlers' fundraising minimum = $2,000

  • Captains fundraising minimum = $500

  • Crew fundraising minimum = $500

  • Family & Friends fundraising minimum = $500

  • Virtual Paddlers' fundraising minimum = $500

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4. FUNDRAISING

  • All participants must read and agree to the Fundraising Policy in the Official Rules.

  • Please read the Fundraising Guide and get started fundraising early!

  • Each individual must raise their minimum commitment directly to their own fundraising page.

  • For team fundraising efforts, teams must split their donations to the respective team member's fundraising pages.

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5. REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

  • Each participant must register themselves and sign their own liability waivers!

  • If you register another participant your credit card will be held liable for the other participant's fundraising commitment should they not achieve it.

  • 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. 

  • You will need your passport number and expiration date. 

  • 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

  • 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!

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500 


 

CAPTAIN

  • No Fee

  • Registration includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative sponsor Shirt,  Crossing Hat, sponsor gift bag, burgee flag and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500 

  • Top fundraising captains will be eligible for awesome prizes.

  • *ONLY ONE CAPTAIN PER TEAM ALLOWED.

  • *If you are a co-captain or first mate then please register as CREW

  • Captains need to lodge on the same island as their team


 

CREW (Includes Shirt)

  • $50 Fee

  • CREW any person that is returning ON THE SUPPORT BOAT (that is NOT a paddler or captain).

  • Fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500 

  • Top fundraising crew members will be eligible for awesome prizes.

  • *MUST participate in Mandatory Crossing Safety Meeting (in June) to crew a boat.


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FAMILY or FRIEND 

  • $50 Fee

  • FRIENDS/FAMILY = any non paddler/non captain attendees that are NOT returning on a support boat. ONLY CREW can return on a support boat.

  • Registration fee includes Commemorative Long Sleeve Shirt, Crossing Hat, Sponsor Gift Bag and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $500 

  • Top fundraising individuals will be eligible for awesome prizes.

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TIX CATEGORIES

~ 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)

  • BOAT SUPPORT - Requires securing your own support boat and captain

  • MAXIMUM SLOTS - Only 10 NPO teams will be accepted. 

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler

  • REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - NPO must provide 3 documents & their logos to qualify:

    • 1. Government issued 501(c)3 designation

    • 2. W-9 

    • 3. Letter on NPO letterhead designating named paddler/s as representative/s & stating their direct affiliation as directors, staff, or  volunteers. ​​​

    • 4. Your NPO’s logos in BOTH file types… PNG and VECTOR files

  • 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.

  • ENTRY FEE - Includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • Nonprofit teams can have paddlers do it SOLO and/or RELAY.

  • Can be on any non-motorized craft (Example: Kayaks, tandem kayaks, etc.)

  • 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.

  • NPO Paddlers cannot qualify for competitive cash prizes.    

'CROSSING CARES'

50/50 FUNDRAISING SHARE

  • To qualify for the 'CROSSING CARES' 50/50 profit split the following must be met:​

    • Team must raise $10,000 minimum to activate qualification​ with 4 paddlers or less.​

    • If more than 4 paddlers are on a team then the team fundraising minimum goes up an additional $2,000 per paddler.

      • EX:  6 paddlers = $14,000 minimum.

    • Everything over and above the individual fundraising minimums will be split 50/50. 

      • EX:  Team of 4 raises $10,000 they qualify since the met the minimum threshold.

    • Team's profit share would be calculated as follows:  

      • 4 paddlers X $2,000 min = $8,000. 

      • Total raised minus mandatory fundraising minimums = Profit / 2 = 50% Profit Share

      • ​EX:  $10,000 - $8,000 = $2,000/2 = $1,000 50% PROFIT SHARE​

NONPROFIT CROSSING CARES 50/50

~ 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)

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler

  • 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.

  • You may enter this category using any non-motorized paddle craft. (Example: Kayak)

  • Entry fee also includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • Rec Solo paddlers will be grouped by skill level to the best of our ability.

  • Rec Solo paddlers will be lodged together with their teammates.

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler

  • Requires securing your own support boat and captain. 

  • You may enter this category using any non-motorized paddle craft. (Example: Kayak)

  • 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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RECREATIONAL - RELAY TEAM

(Fees: $149 < before October 1st  /  $199 > October 1st  /  $249 > after January 6th through end of registration on April 21st)

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler

  • Requires securing your own support boat and captain.

  • Category includes kayaks and all other non-motorized vessels.

  • Entry fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • 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)

  • REQUIRED FUNDRAISING COMMITTMENT: $2,000 per paddler

  • Requires securing your own support boat and captain.

  • Registration fee includes Challenge Coin, Commemorative Sponsor Shirt, Crossing Hat, Crossing Crusader Medal, Sponsor Gift Bag, and chance to win numerous prizes!

  • To unlock cash prizes solo categories require FIVE (5) PARTICIPANTS, team categories require THREE (3) TEAMS.

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  • CATEGORY OPTIONS:

    • COMPETITIVE - SUP 14 MEN (</= 14')

      • 1st:  $5K  /  2nd: $3K  /  3rd: $1K  /  4th: $500  /  5th: $250

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    • COMPETITIVE - SUP 14 WOMEN (</= 14')

      • 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)

      • 1st:  $4K  /  2nd:  $2K  /  3rd:  $1K

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    • COMPETITIVE - 4 PERSON SUP RELAY (</= 14', CO-ED OPTIONAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED)

      • 1st:  $8K  /  2nd:  $4K  /  3rd:  $2K

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    • COMPETITIVE - OC 1

      • 1st:  $5K  /  2nd: $3K  /  3rd: $1K  /  4th: $500  /  5th: $250

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    • COMPETITIVE - OC 2

      • 1st:  $4K  /  2nd:  $2K  /  3rd:  $1K​

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    • COMPETITIVE - OC 6

      • 1st:  $10K  /  2nd:  $5K  /  3rd:  $3K​

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    • COMPETITIVE - DORY 2-PERSON

      • 1st:  $4K  /  2nd:  $2K  /  3rd:  $1K

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    • COMPETITIVE - DORY 4-PERSON RELAY

      • 1st:  $8K  /  2nd:  $4K  /  3rd:  $2K​

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    • COMPETITIVE - SURF SKI

      • 1st:  $5K  /  2nd: $3K  /  3rd: $1K  /  4th: $500  /  5th: $250

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    • COMPETITIVE - PRONE SOLO (</= 14')

      • 1st:  $5K  /  2nd: $3K  /  3rd: $1K  /  4th: $500  /  5th: $250

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    • COMPETITIVE - PRONE RELAY 2-PERSON (</= 14')

      • 1st:  $4K  /  2nd:  $2K  /  3rd:  $1K

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    • COMPETITIVE - PRONE RELAY 4-PERSON (</= 14')​

      • 1st:  $8K  /  2nd:  $4K  /  3rd:  $2K

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