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| Race: |
Last race and presentation for the HARBOUR SERIES
K4 Long Course Championship |
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| Distance: |
Long Course Approx. 14 Km
Short Course Approx. 9Km |
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| Parking: |
Bayview Park (next to Bayview Tennis club) on Pittwater Road, Bayview, opposite King Edward Ave. Ample free parking available. |
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| Race Registration: |
7:00 to 8:00 am |
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| Briefing: |
8:00 am |
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| Start time: |
8.30am |
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| Start Type: |
Water start |
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| Craft: |
Surf skis, Sea Kayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Plastic Sit-on tops
* K4,s * PaddleNSW clubs please note! This is a special for Pittwater! |
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| Long Course: |
Head north up Pittwater to a channel marker off Palm Beach Wharf, after a 180 degree turn you head back to the start/ finish. Finish on the beach. |
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| Short Course: |
As above, but turn at Stokes point. |
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| Presentation & BBQ: |
Free Sausage Sizzle and drinks on completion of the race for competitors. Presentation and prize giving on the beach at approx 10:30 am |
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| Entry Online: |
Registration online - now open |
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| Race Categories: |
SURF SKIS Men:
| U19 Mens | Open Mens | V30+ Mens | V40+ Mens | V50+ Mens | V60+ mens |
SURF SKIS Women/Doubles:
| U19 Womens | Open Womens | V40+ Womens | Open Doubles |
Other Classes:
| Spec & U20' Ski Men | Spec & U20' Ski Women |
| OC1 Mens | OC1 Womens | OC2 | SUP Mens | SUP Womens | Prone Paddleboard |
| Sea Kayak Mens Single | Sea Kayak Womens Single |
| Sea Kayak Doubles | Plastic Sit-on-top Men | Plastic Sit-on-top Women | K4 |
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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 and K4 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 placing 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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