Start: Start location (open in Waze) for the marathon course (94km) start location is in Strenči. For the sprint course, the start location is "Jāņarāmis". The place is located near Cēsis. (open location in Waze).

Finish: Finish location (open in Waze) Christian Retreat centre Gančauskas. The finish service includes a warm meal, hot showers and sauna. For a small additional fee, you can stay overnight, enjoy breakfast and take a small hike in the river valley before departure. There is also a playground for kids.

Timing: Registration for the Marathon course starts on the 4th of October, 2025  7:00 in the Start location. Race starts at 8:00. The finish line closes down 05.10.2025, 12:00
Registration for the Sprint starts at 11:00. The race starts at 12:00. 

The course: Be ready for 94km or 7 – 15 h of paddling. Do prepare hydration and nutrition for the race, and enjoy Gauja river valley in the autumn

Boat classes: Single and double kayaks or canoes, Voyager canoes (4+ paddlers), inflatables („Sprint” course), SUP or stand-up paddling boards.

Safety: By registering for the competition, participants confirm their physical and mental readiness to complete the chosen distance. During the distance, participants are responsible for their safety on the water and are willing to assist other participants as long as it does not endanger their own safety or health.

Mandatory equipment:

• A suitable watercraft for the chosen class, which is in good technical condition.
• For all boat classes, participants must wear a life jacket that corresponds to the participant's weight throughout the entire distance.
• In the SUP class, a safety leash attached to the board in the designated place and to the paddler is mandatory. Wearing a life jacket is also recommended.
• The necessary amount of food and non-alcoholic beverages for completing the chosen distance.
• A mobile phone wrapped in a waterproof package.
• Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

Recommended equipment:

• Spare paddle.
• Paddle leash
• Spare clothing.
• Headlamp or some other waterproof light

Fees:

Transfer entrance fee to:
Recipient: SIA Putnusalas laivas
Address: Salnas iela 14-4, Rīga, LV-1021, Latvija
Account Number: LV09RIKO0000084393241
Name of the bank: Luminor Bank AS Latvijas filiāle
Information: GAUJAS BĀZIENS 2025, „names of the participants”, ENTRANCE FEE

Contacts of the organisers: Jānis Balodis t. +371 29473634 janis.balodis@gmail.com

The event is organised by: Jānis Balodis in cooperation with Vecpiebalgas Airētāju biedrība

Data processing:

• The information provided in the registration form is not shared with third parties or used for sending information unrelated to this event or the Latvian Paddling Marathon Cup.
• During the event, filming and photography may take place.
• The obtained photo and video material may be used in "Gaujas bāziens" promotional materials.
• Images from the competition will be available on the internet.
• Participants have the right to request the deletion of their photos from places where the competition organisers have published them.
• The organisers are not responsible for the photos or videos taken and published by participants or spectators of the competition.

Useful information.

Course map (Google maps)