Sufficient food and fluids to sustain them throughout the course of the race. A 1hr time penalty will be added for each missing piece of mandatory equipment. Replacement items may be provided by support crews at the Minto checkpoint. Withdrawal from the Race Teams wishing to withdraw from the race may do so by filling out and signing an official withdrawal form at the checkpoint or at Race Headquarters in Whitehorse or Dawson as soon as possible after leaving the river. Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for retrieving personal equipment.
Any team witnessing another team in obvious distress is compelled to render all assistance possible.
Failure to offer assistance in an emergency situation will result in a lifetime disqualification from Yukon River Quest for both team members. Interference Intentional interference with another team's progress, whether on or off the water, will result in disqualification. It is the site of many historical artifacts and properties. Removal of, or interference with, any artifacts will result in disqualification. The rest times begin when both members of the team have signed in to the checkpoint.