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Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Sunshine Paddlers-Lead the way on Sunshine coast
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Congratulations to the boys at Sunshine Coast Paddles (no affiliation to Oceanpaddlers.com)

Sunshine Coast Paddlers are inviting all Ski, OC1 and SUP paddlers to compete in the first annual Australia Day "King of the Coast" race from Moffat Beach, Caloundra to The Wharf at Mooloolaba, Queensland.

Sunshine Coast Paddlers is a group of people dedicated to the sport of downwind ocean paddling. Established by Kirk Jarrott and Shane Dalziel with over 40 years experience there's much knowledge to share. The group is open to all forms of ocean paddling craft with majority being fibreglass, carbon, Kevlar etc. ocean racing surf skis. We have a passion for fast ocean wind assisted paddling and like to take full advantage of the wind and conditions.

Details:

 

RACE DAY - 24th January 2010

12pm – 1.30pm Late registration $40 and competitor signoff Moffat Headland (next to boat ramp) Caloundra.

1pm - SUP Race briefing
1.15pm - START Stand Up Paddle Boards
1.30pm WOMENS SKI, OC1, Over 60 SKI Race briefing
1.45pm Open Women’s ski race start.
All OC1 competitors’ race start.
All women competitors

1.50pm MENS SKI, under 25 Ski, OVER 40 SKI, DOUBLES: Race briefing
2.00pm Open Men ‘King of the Coast’ Race Starts

4.30pm Presentations Fridays Wharf deck. Drinks after race.


RACE INFORMATION

Depending on wind direction the race will commence from Moffat Headland (SE’ly wind) or from Marcoola SLSC (NE’ly wind).

The course will be approximately 18klms long from Moffats and 21klms from Marcoola.

Race date is 24th January 2010 commencing at 2pm (Qld time). This time of start may differ depending upon wind conditions and starting point.

The race will be open to all ocean craft specifically Ocean racing skis, SLSC spec skis, OCI’s and Stand Up boards.

Competitors must wear a leg rope attaching themselves to their craft. It is also recommended that paddlers consider attaching a hand held flare to their craft and attaching or wearing a PDF. Leg ropes are available for sale through either Oceanpaddler.com or should you need to purchase one prior to the race commencing we will have some at the race briefing for purchase.

Pre-race registration online now:-

https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/R ... px?ID=2339

OCEAN CRAFT

Skis – King of the Coast (first ski across line)
Any type of surf ski is permitted to compete in the series. All craft must be watertight and be able to carry the weight of the paddler. Race officials can withdraw any un-seaworthy craft prior to or during the event.

SUPs
Any make or model of SUP can be used in the events. Paddleboards must be 12' 6" & Under although if you want to race an unrestricted board you can but won’t be eligible for a placing.

OC1s

Any make, model or lengthy can be used in both races. OC2s will enter in the double category.

• Open Ski male – King of the coast (first craft across line)
• Open Ski female
• SUP male
• SUP female
• Oc1 male
• Oc1 female
• Over 60 competitor
• Over 40 competitor
• Under 25 competitor
• Double craft

PRIZE MONEY $6500’s in total prize money……!

• Open Ski male – King of the coast (first craft across line)
$2000 (Name on perpetual shield) 2nd $500, 3rd $150
• Open Ski female $750, $250, $100
• SUP male $500 First Place
• SUP female $250 First Place
• Oc1 male $1000,$250
• Oc1 female$500,$100
• Over 60 competitor - Medal, voucher
• Over 40 competitor - Medal, voucher
• Under 25 competitor - Medal, voucher
• Double craft - Medal, voucher

For more details go to their site

http://www.sunshinecoastpaddlers.com/index.html

 

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