Paddlefest 2026
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About
Paddlefest is a rowing festival that brings together hundreds of water sports enthusiasts on the same route in the unique natural setting of Lake Köyceğiz and the Dalyan Canal.
Starting as a school project and growing into a tradition over the years, Paddlefest unites SUP, canoe, and sea kayaking enthusiasts around sports, nature, and fun.
For two days, on October 17-18, 2026, we'll be rowing in Dalyan and Köyceğiz, sharing nature, friendship, and the energy of working together.
Grab your paddle and be a part of this story!
Rules
PADDLEFEST 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION RULES
October 17, 2026 – Dalyan
October 18, 2026 – Köyceğiz
Paddlefest 2026 is a non-competitive rowing sports festival held on Lake Köyceğiz and the Dalyan Canal, bringing together SUP, canoe, and sea kayak athletes. Everyone participating in the event is deemed to have read and accepted the following rules.
1. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be able to swim.
Participants acknowledge that they do not have any known health problems that could prevent their participation in the event or pose a serious risk to themselves or other participants during the event, and that their physical condition is suitable for participation.
Participation of minors is subject to the approval of their parent or legal guardian.
The use of a life jacket or suitable personal flotation aid (PFD) is mandatory during the event. 2. COURSE AND GROUP ORGANIZATION
Participants are obliged to follow the route and group organization determined by the organization.
Participants cannot go beyond the boundaries established by the leading and following elements determined by the organization; they must comply with the directions and instructions of the staff.
Jumping into the water and swimming from canoes and SUPs in the Dalyan Canal is prohibited except in emergency situations and situations permitted by the organization. Participants must adhere to the determined start, movement, break, and finish times.
3. SAFETY AND HEALTH
Participants are obliged to comply with the safety briefings, equipment checks, and instructions of the organization staff before and during the event. The organization may make changes to the route or event program to ensure the safety of participants in case of adverse weather and water conditions, safety risks, or unforeseen circumstances; it may shorten the course, temporarily suspend the event, or cancel it entirely. The organization reserves the right to prevent anyone who does not comply with safety rules, disregards the instructions of the staff, or endangers their own or other participants' safety from continuing the event. Participants are obliged to comply with the decisions made by the organization for safety and health purposes.
4. GENERAL EVENT RULES
- Paddlefest is not a race; it is essential that participants move together within the determined route and group order.
- The use of life jackets/PFDs is mandatory throughout the event.
- Participants may not deviate from the route determined by the organization.
- Participants are obliged to comply with all warnings and instructions regarding safety given by the staff.
- Participants who wish to leave the event or group must inform the organization staff.
- Participants must refrain from behaviors that may endanger their own safety or the safety of other participants.
- The use of alcohol, drugs, or substances that may negatively affect attention, balance, coordination, perception, and decision-making ability is prohibited during the event. Individuals who are deemed to be under the influence of such substances will not be allowed to participate in the event or their participation will be terminated for safety reasons. - Participants are responsible for ensuring that the SUP, canoe, sea kayak, paddle, life jacket/PFD, and other personal equipment they use are suitable and usable for the event. - No actions that would harm the natural environment are permitted, and no litter or waste may be left in the water or the environment.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY
The participant acknowledges that water sports such as SUP, canoeing, and sea kayaking inherently involve risks such as falls, entering the water, collisions, injuries, and variable weather/water conditions.
The participant is responsible for any damage or accidents that may occur as a result of their own fault, behavior contrary to organizational rules, or failure to comply with safety instructions, within the framework of applicable legislation.
The participant accepts that it is their responsibility to assess whether their physical and health condition is suitable for participation in the event.
6. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
Photography and video recordings may be made by the organization during the event.
The participant accepts that the photographs and videos taken during the event may be used for the promotion, announcement, social media and communication efforts of Paddlefest, and for the creation of an event archive. 7. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
Participants are informed that personal data such as name, surname, telephone, e-mail, etc., shared during registration may be processed within the scope of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) for the purposes of creating event records, conducting the organization, and providing information and communication.
Participants' legal rights under the KVKK are reserved.
8. PARTICIPANT CONSENT
By registering for Paddlefest 2026, participants acknowledge that:
the event is not a competition, and that water sports inherently involve certain risks,
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