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MANLY WARRINGAH KAYAK CLUB - “Stroke The Lion” |
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| Location: |
Bayview Park (next to Bayview tennis club) Pittwater Road Bayview |
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| Distance: |
Long Course Approx. 14Km
Short Course Approx. 9Km |
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| Parking: |
Some free parking available,
Restricted parking at Bayview Park (please obey signage) |
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| Race Registration: |
7.30am to 8.30am |
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| Briefing: |
8.30am |
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| Start time: |
9am |
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| Start Type: |
Rolling water start, following the IRB safety boat with red flag, green flag. |
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| Craft: |
Surfskis, Seakayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Plastic Sit-on tops |
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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: |
11:00am on the deck of the Sailing Club
Free Sausage Sizzle and drinks on completion of the race for all competitors |
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| Entry Online: |
Select Registration |
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| Race Categories: |
Surf Skis, SUP’s, OC’s, Sea Kayaks, Plastic sit-on tops, K4’s |
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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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| Lucky Door Prizes: |
Lots !! |
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| Course Map: |
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