Event Information

Click here for Competitor Information – posted Thursday 15th March

Online entries have now closed. You can enter on the morning of the race at registration which opens at 6am at Blues Point Reserve.

Event Categories and Entry Fees

The 11 kilometre ocean paddle from Blues Point Park to Manly is open to the following categories including individual (open, over 40, 50 and 60), spec ski, sea kayak, plastic boat, double craft, stand up paddle board (SUP), paddle board and outrigger canoe (OC1).

NOTE: Ocean ski paddlers to enter in the individual category. You will then be placed in an age category when you enter your date of birth during the online registration.

2012 Entry Fees Early Bird (entry up to 8 March 2012) Standard Entry (entry from 9th March to 16th March 2012) Late Entry (entry on 18th March 2012)
Individual (all categories) $60.00 $70.00 $80.00
Double (per craft) $80.00 $100.00 $120.00

Start Time

6.00am Registration opens at Blues Point Park, North Sydney.IMPORTANT NOTE: All competitors must sign off their name and collect their timing chip at registration prior to the start of race.
7.40am Registration closes
7.45am Entrants need to be at the start line
8.00am Event start (Approximate time only. Time may be slightly altered due to Maritime NSW shipping schedule)
8.45am Expected first finishers at the western side of Manly Wharf
11.00am Presentations for all categories at the Bavarian Bier Cafe

Safety Rules and Equipment

PFDs/Lifejackets
Competitors are required to wear Type 2/3 Australian Standard PFD/Lifejackets for safety reasons.

Leashes
These are required by competitors to maintain contact with their craft, which can be particularly difficult during high winds, or if someone should fall from their craft. The leash can be anything long as it keeps the competitor in contact with their craft. For example a Safety Leg Leash used commonly in skis.

Please visit your closest paddling retail outlet if you wish to purchase these safety items.

Water Craft Hire

Oceanpaddler 02 8065 0385
Manly Kayak Centre 1300KAYAKS (1300 529 257) or 0412 622 662 Email:sales@manlykayakcentre.com.au
Sydney Harbour Kayaks 02 9969 4590
Pro Kayaks 02 9970 7081 (Matt or Gavin)
Paddlecraft at Bayview 02 9997 8015. Click here for brochure.
Wind Surf’n'Snow 02 9971 0999 – SUP HIRE. Special hire rates for the Bridge to Beach apply. Contact Sam Parker

  

 

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