Events
Oceanpaddler runs a swag of events each year, with the focus on getting people off the couch and into the ocean ... well, on it anyway. Take a look at the events we have lined up for you ...
Fenn Cup Series
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This summer will see the Fenn Cup Downwind Series back again even bigger and better. Held on Sydney's Northern Beaches together with Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club the Fenn Cup Series will be held over 3 weekends.
- Fenn Cup 1: Saturday 18th September, 2010
- Fenn Cup 2: Saturday 16th October, 2010
- Fenn Cup 3: Saturday 15th January 2011
All races are downwind and will range between 9.5 and 18 kilometers. Each event will either start or finish at Long Reef depending on the days conditions. With an afternoon start the events are certain to have good following seas making for exciting offshore racing. Click here for more information.
'The Doctor' & Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge
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Rottnest Island to main land & along Perths coastline 22& 23 Jan 2011 A 23 kilometer ocean paddle. Starting at the Army Jetty Thompson Bay Rottnest and finishing on the main land. This event has a two day window to allow for the best downwind racing conditions. The race may run the other way to take advantage of strong offshore winds that may prevail. Race course and time will be decided on Friday evening at the pre race briefing.Day 2 event the Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge is a coastal teams and relay race from Fremantle to Sorrento Beach. Click here for more information
Bridge To Beach
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Sydney Harbour to Manly, New South Wales
March 2011 - date TBC (may be changed to suit conditions)
Swim or paddle your way across Sydney Harbour in this must-do event. Starting from Sydney Harbour Bridge, competitors will swim by themselves, in a relay format, or (more sensibly) paddle across the harbour to finish at Manly back beach. Be a member of the excited throng in the midst of the world's most beautiful harbour. Click here for more information