Distance

Long Course Approx. 12 Km
Short Course Approx. 6Km

Parking:

Northbridge Baths , widgiewa rd , Northbridge has parking for approx 50 cars free

There is also easy parking in the surrounding streets.

Northbridge Baths can also be accessed by water, it is 1 km from the Spit Bridge

Race Registration:

6.30 to 7.30 am in the Main Pavilion near the Public Bath

Briefing:

7.30 am In Northbridge Baths

Start time:

8.00am

Start Type

Water start, by air horn.

Craft:

Surfskis, Seakayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Plastic Sit-on tops

Long Course:

Start in Sailors Bay at Northbridge baths, out through the bay, turn left and head north to Bantry Bay, to turn around marker at Bantry Bay Point, and return home. Two laps

Short Course:

As above , but one lap

Presentation & BBQ:

Approx 10 am

Entry Online:

Select Registration

Race Categories:

Skis:

19 and under Men
20 -30 Men
30-39 Men
40-49 Men
50-59 Men
60 plus men
19 and under women
20 -39 women
40 plus women
Double ski
Plastic surfskis. (Short course only)
Outriggers:
OC1 Men
OC1 Women
OC2
Stand up paddle boards:
SUP Men
SUP Women
Sea Kayaks:
Seakayak singles Men
Seakayak singles Women.
Sea kayak doubles
Recreational sit on tops. (Short course only)

If there are fewer than 3 entrants to a category, they will be entered in the category below in age group.

Race Singlets:

To be worn by all paddlers. Will be issued to each paddler entering the Series for the first time. Paddlers doing a subsequent event must wear the singlet issued to them at the first race.

Leg ropes:

All surfski, OC and SUP paddlers must have a leg leash available for wearing on the day. The Race Director will decide on the day if leg leashes must be worn.

PFDs:

Every sea kayak paddler must have a PFD available for use on the day. The Race Director will decide whether PFDs must be worn for the race.

Scrutineering:

There will be a scrutineer to ensure the Race Directors requirements are adhered to.

Safety Boats:

There will be Rescue Craft along the course, but it is the responsibility of each paddler to ensure that he or she is fit and able to complete the race.

Cancellation:

The Race Director may cancel or reject any entry to the race at any time for any reason he sees fit, including medical and fitness conditions, non-compliance with Race Organisers directions or unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Risk:

This is a demanding event. The event organisers cannot guarantee your safety. Possible risks include injury and/or drowning, due to being hit by other persons, objects or boats, other hazards include rocks, blue bottles, stingrays and sharks. Competitors enter at their own personal risk and are responsible for their own physical condition.

Series Pointscore:

Points will be accumulated in each category leading to placings and prizes at the end of the Series.

Prizes:

There will be prizes to the value of about $8000 distributed through the Series of 5 Races