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All canoes and kayaks involved in a Nova Scotia Marathon Canoe Racing Association (NSMCRA) Sanctioned Race must carry the following equipment :

- One Canadian approved pfd or lifejacket of proper size for each person on board.
- A soundsignalling device.
- Bailer or manual water pump.
- Spare paddle
- All canoes and kayaks must have an attached painter at least 3 meters in length.

All NSMCRA sanctioned races must insure as a minimum the following conditions are adhered to:

- A starter and safety person must be present at the start of all races.
- A finish line judge and safety person must be present at the finish of all races.
- A course official must be present at all locations where problems of safety or race improprieties could occur. This refers but is not limited to locations such as bouy turns, portages and' white water.
- Safety boats are required on large bodies of water where wind, waves, swell, or distance from shore could create a dangerous situation for racing canoes or kayaks.
- Communication devises are mandatory between designated officials and the chief race official.
- A verified starting line up must be recorded for all race classes. All canoes or kayaks that start a race must have their completion times recorded. The status of all canoes that do not complete the race must be known by the chief race official. It is the responsibility of craft that drop out of any race to notify the chief official as soon as possible.
- All participants in NSMCRA sanctioned races must be members of the NSMCRA.
- All race participants must complete a race application form and read and sign a Standard Release Form for the race in question. All racers must attend the pre race meeting where the course will be reviewed.
- The race organizer must submit race results and NSMCRA membership fees to the Secretary Treasurer of the NSMCRA within two (2) weeks of the race.