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
This summer will see the launch of a new ocean racing series on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Set to take over where the last major ocean racing series finished a few years ago the FENN CUP will bring back the excitement to the beaches.
The series is to be held over 3 weekends
- Saturday 26th September, 2009
- Saturday 31st October, 2009
- Saturday 2nd January, 2010
All races are downwind and will range between 16-20 kilometers. Each event will either start or finish at Long reef depending on the days conditions. With a 3pm start the events are certain to have good following seas making for exciting offshore racing. Click here for more information.
The Doctor
(Incorporating the Surf Ski World Cup)
Rottnest Island to Scarborough, Western Australia 1pm 17 Jan 2009 (may be changed to suit conditions) A 23 kilometer ocean paddle. Starting at the Army Jetty Thompson Bay Rottnest and finishing at Scarborough Beach Auditorium. 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. Click here for more information
Bridge To Beach
Sydney Harbour to Manly, New South Wales 15 Mar 2009 (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