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| Distance: |
Long Course Approx. 16 Km
Short Course Approx. 8Km |
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| 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
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| Race Registration: |
6.30 to 7.30 am in the Main Pavilion near the Public Baths |
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| Briefing: |
7.30 am In Northbridge Baths |
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| Start time: |
8.00am |
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| Start Type: |
Water start, by air horn. |
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| Craft: |
Surfskis, Seakayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Plastic Sit-on tops |
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| Long Course: |
Start in Sailors Bay at Northbridge baths, out through the bay, turn left and head north to Bantry Bay, then turn left and head to Killarney Point and then turn right and head to Roseville Bridge where the turn around point will be the 2 middle pylons making a left hand turn before returning to Northbridge. |
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| Short Course: |
As above , but turning at Killarney Point |
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| Presentation & BBQ: |
Approx 10 am |
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| Entry Online: |
Visit Back Soon |
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| Race Categories: |
SURF SKIS Men: Gold, silver and bronze medals for First, Second and Third across the line.
| U19 Mens | Mens 19+ | V30+ Mens | V40+ Mens | V50+ Mens | V60+ mens |
SURF SKIS Women/Doubles:
| U19 Womens | Womens 19+ | V40+ Womens | Open Doubles |
Other Classes:
| OC1 Mens | OC1 Womens | OC2 | SUP Mens | SUP Womens |
| Sea Kayak Mens | Sea Kayak Womens | Sea Kayaks Doubles |
Plastic Surfski (Short course only)
Recreational Sit on Tops (Short course only)
Prone Paddle Boards
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| If there are fewer than 3 entrants to a category, they will be entered in the category below in age group. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Scrutineering: |
There will be a scrutineer to ensure the Race Directors requirements are adhered to. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Series Pointscore: |
Points will be accumulated in each category leading to placings and prizes at the end of the Series. |
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| Prizes: |
There will be prizes to the value of about $8000 distributed through the Series of 5 Races |
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| Course Map: |
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