Media Guide

Media Credentials

• All rights to still photographs taken at the Sea Otter Classic are the property of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• Photographers are permitted to provide pictures for editorial or commercial use to publications, teams or companies without any specific permission.
• Retail photography rights at the 2008 Sea Otter Classic have been purchased and are no longer available. 'Retail' means selling to members of the public outside of specific agreements with a team, business or other commercial entity.
• Members of the public may take pictures for personal, non-commercial use.

• All video media rights are the property of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• All forms of television and commercial video production that exceeds a total of three minutes' duration is prohibited without written permission of Sea Otter Classic INC. This includes production for network broadcasts, cable distribution, webcasts, videotape, dvd, cd and all other video media.
• Use of the name "Sea Otter Classic" or its logo in the title of any television, video, or online production is strictly prohibited without written permission of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• With the exception of videographers shooting for network, or satellite, or cable television news, no reportage is permitted. This means only montage to create atmosphere is permitted. Any coverage that tells the story of the race is prohibited, no finish line shots and no results are permitted.
• All videographers working on-site at the Sea Otter Classic are requested to provide a letter, written on company letterhead, stating that the above is understood and that they will comply with this. Once we receive this letter, we will be pleased to offer you your credential.

• Publications and web sites with 100,000+ circulation/visitors a week
  - up to 4 passes
• Publications and web sites with 20,000 - 100,000 circulation/visitors a week
  - up to 2 passes
• Radio Stations
  - up to 2 passes
• Television Companies
  - various criteria apply
• Videographers
  - Up to 2 passes per company
• MBPA, AIJC, AIPS journalists and photographers
  - 1 pass each
• All Others - depends on supply, and is decided case by case
• Event Sponsors 1, 2 or 3 media passes each, depending on level of sponsorship.

On-line media credentialing is closed.  Please visit the media center on-site to request a media credential.