New Race Rules: All teams can choose to compete for the trophy by entering the Practically Professionals race, or if you prefer … run just for the fun of it by entering the Ambitious Amateurs race.  The Main Race is run in two parts: first out: “Ambitious Amateurs” (female-female, male-female & male-male teams) competing for medals.  Then come the “Practically Professionals” (female-female, male-female & male-male teams) competing for the Overall Winner Trophy.  Next Generation participants (parent-child 12-17 teams) qualify to compete in the “Ambitious Amateurs” race The Route: The race starts at The Dock at Crayton Cove.  The race lanes are located west of the markers.  The path runs parallel to the City Dock, then through the small cove facing Naples Yacht Club, then north to the Riverwalk at Tin City, which is the halfway point.  The return trip is the same course in reverse.  The diagram above outlines this year’s course; additional copies are available at the Dock and Riverwalk Restaurants. The Theme Canoe Parade and VIP Sprint, staged before the main race, run on a shortened course in the City Dock area.