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Outlaw Ocean Seriies Race 6 Barwon Heads and FREE Demo day!!!!

 

Outlaw Ocean Series Race 6 Barwon Heads

 

Date:

March 28th Sunday

Where:

At the Barwon Heads little jetty just up-river from the Barwon Heads bridge (1km) on Ozone Road which runs off Hitchcock Av

here will be both long course (14km) and short course (7km) events

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The long course race will be 14km starting and finishing opposite the Little Jetty. The course will travel out into the ocean, along the coast towards Ocean Grove and back into the river. It may involve a couple of laps. Exact course details TBA, but will also depend on the conditions on the day.

This race is also a perfect opportunity for paddlers less comfortable with the surf to compete, as the short course event can be held within the protection of the Barwon Heads River rather than going out into strong winds or large swells (if these happen to be the conditions on the day).

So, to all of those paddlers new to ocean paddling or multisport or river paddlers who are not comfortable in windier conditions or larger surf, this is your perfect chance to get out there and have a crack in the world's fastest growing paddling discipline. It's bloody good fun and some fantastic scenery to be seen.

Also, to all you clubbies, your season will have just finished to come and have a crack in an ocean race. It's only an hour and, if we get enough spec ski paddlers, we have a separate event for you guys and girls. All of your northern and western clubby rivals regularly do these races in their respective states.

Junior ski, SUP and paddleboard course: This will be a river race starting at the Barwon Heads little jetty, heading under the Barwon Heads bridge, then out and around the far ocean marker. The race finishes back at the Barwon Heads little jetty.

REGISTRATION Can be made online by  clicking here:

SPECTATOR VIEWING POINT

Barwon Heads Bridge or Point Flinders Bluff Lookout

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Late Registration begins: 10am
• Briefing: 12pm
• Start: For both short, SUP and long course events - 12.15pm
• Presentation - 2.30pm

Many of us will probably pop into the Barwon Heads Hotel or the fish and chip shop over the road afterwards, so feel free to join us..

KAYAK/SKI HIRE

Bookings can be made on the Peak Adventure website: www.peakadventure.com.au

 

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EVENT PARTNERS:

• Will paddle (tim please correct this)
• OCpaddlers www.paddlers.com.au
• Peak Adventure www.peckadventure.com
• Geelong Finical Group
• Canoeinnovations
• David McDonald Builders
• 2Good personal trainers.
• Thornton's engineering

SAFETY

All competitors MUST have and wear a PFD and craft leash must be attached from your boat to you. If you come off you have to be connected to your craft. Please do this for your own safety..

 
 

OUTLAW PADDLING DEMO DAY SAT 20TH FEB

. Ever wanted the opportunity to paddle all the big names and the latest designed Ocean Racing Skis all at the one time?

. Have you be thinking about buying your own ocean racing ski?

. Have you always want to go for a paddle in the open ocean?

. Well Outlaw Paddling next Demo day is for you.

TIMETABLE OF THE DAY AND OPEN TO ALL TYPES OF OCEAN PADDLING CRAFT.

8:00AM ARRIVE

8:15AM:

Peak Adventure intermediate/advanced training session BYO craft only. Unless arranged with Jarad Kohlar before session.

15min steady paddling @ T2

 

20min effort X 3

2min @ T2

5min @ T3

2min @ T4

2min @ T3

5min @ T2

4min @ T4

Warm down 5min Steady

8:15AM:

Dem-o and craft paddle try out session Craft and paddles available to try will include: Stellar ??, FENN .?? Epic. ?? Guppie. Please add the craft names and types to be used..

PRODUCT FOR SALE:

Outlaw paddling will also be providing a special deal on all Ocean Racing Craft & Paddles plus accessories purchased on the day of this free demo and training session. To encourage your purchase from us on the day we are happy to be offering the following with each Ski sold.

• Free fright on all craft purchased a saving of $150
• Free FENN paddling top value at $55 with any FENN product purchase.
• Free Stellar Tee shirt, value at $ 40.00 with any Stellar purchase.
• 20% discount on all Mocke paddling products. Vests & leg ropes, ABC paddlind DVD's.

SKI'S AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED AND TAKEN ON THE DAY ARE.

·      XT Carbon $4200  

·      XT Fiberglass $2600

·      Elite Carbon $4200

·      Stellar Advantage $2995

·      Stellar Sport $2495

·      Epic V10 Sport Performance $3500

·      Epic V10 Sport Club $2750

·      Mentor $2600

·      Robberg Experss $2600

·      FENN XT double $3500

·      Guppie $1550

·      Mako 6 $2600

·      Knysna Swing Split paddle $450

·      Knysna paddle $400

·      Orka Spit Shaft paddle $450

·      Orka Fixed paddle $400

·      Mocke Life line (boat leash) $50

·      Mocke PFD $195

·      Mocke ABC to ocean paddling $30

·      Brasca paddles

.     OCpaddlers 50UV Paddling tops. $ 40.00

The team at outlaw paddling hope to see you down at Eastern beach on 20th of Feb.

LOCATION:

Eastern Beach fore shore Geelong City.

Follow the car-park all the way to the end. We won't be missed. Look out for the Outlaw and Peak Adventure flags.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EVENT PARTNERS:

FINN Kayaks www.finnkayaks.com

Geelong Finical Group

Canoe Innovations

David McDonald Builders

2Good personal trainers.

Thornton's engineering

OCpaddlers www.paddlers.com.au

Peak Adventure www.peckadventure.com

Howe Sound Iron 2010 is Back !

11th International Howe Sound Outrigger Race 

July 9-11, 2010, Gibsons, BC

Save the Date, and make your plans to come race July 10th and 11th in beautiful Gibsons, British Columbia. After a year hiatus, we are back with a new race course. More details will be posted. 

If you have any questions right now, please email HSRaceDirector@gmail.com 

Pepsi Grant idea - to bring adaptive outrigger paddling to San Diego's challenged athletes and wounded vets

http://www.refresheverything.<wbr>com/FreedomOutriggerProject

Hoping to win grant money from Pepsi to bring adaptive outrigger paddling to San Diego's challenged athletes and wounded vets. To win I need to have the most votes in the 50k category. Please go to the link above and vote! vote everyday and spread the word! THANK YOU!

 

 

(I have some typos on the site- please be kind- just vote!  And spread the word- VOTE EVERYDAY!)

 

cheance

Please vote everyday in February!

February 13-14 WaveChaser Series Races (Northern California)

February 13-14 is the annual WaveChaser double header weekend with races on both Saturday and Sunday. Our doubleheader weekend always offers the most competitive races of the Series. Our Sunday event will be staged from Fort Baker in Sausalito just as it has been in past years. A change for this
year is that the Saturday event will be staged from just up the road at Sea Trek Kayak.

Driving directions to Sea Trek:
http://www.seatrek.com/pages/directions/directionstost.htm

Driving directions to Fort Baker: http://tinyurl.com/25sqmo

SATURDAY

9:00 Novice Course 2 miles a quick out and back
10:00 Short course 6 miles to Point Belvedere and back
11:30 Long Course 10 miles around Angle Island

SUNDAY

9:30 Short Course 6 miles to Point Belvedere and back
11:00 Long Course 10 miles out the Golden Gate, up the coast, and back

In general, the novice race will be in flat conditions, the short course races will be in moderate conditions, and the long course races will be in moderate to rough conditions. The Sunday long course (out the Golden Gate and up the coast) will be especially challenging. This course takes paddlers through the edge of the "Potato Patch" off of Point Bonita. Only strong paddlers with rough water experience should enter the Sunday long course.

Lunch will be served and awards will be handed out after each day's races.  As has been customary for our doubleheader weekend, we'll have overall awards for the best combined long course times for the two days of races. The overall awards will be given out to the fastest long course male and female surfski, the fastest long course male and female OC1, and the fastest male and female "waterman". The waterman award is for racers who paddle long course surfski one day and long course OC1 one day.

We have raffle prizes to hand out this weekend. The current list of raffle items includes:

Items donated by Huki
Items donated by Ocean Paddle Sports
Gift cards for Subway, Starbucks, Baha Fresh, and iTunes

-Dave Jensen

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wavechaser

www.ussurfski.com

Outrigger Canoeing Books

We have been working hard to reduce production and overseas freight costs of two of our most popular publications:

THE ART AND SKILL OF STEERING AN OUTRIGGER CANOE (168pages)
THE PADDLERS GUIDE TO OUTRIGGER CANOEING (426pages)

Our single biggest expense (and yours) has been the cost of shipping.
We want our readers to be able to buy without excessive freight charges. We want paddlers in South America, Guam, Saipan, Italy and other areas to be able to afford our books.

75% of our books find their way to the USA, Canada and the Pacific Islands. It's therefore essential to us to ensure we make our books as affordable as possible for readers in these regions, while also reducing costs for readers in areas such as Europe, where the sport has great potential for growth.

This has been achieved by a number of factors:

• Reduced postal fees from the United Kingdom
• Redesigned and improved layout
• Printing of internal pages in black and white
• High quality digital printing not lithographic.

THE ART AND SKILL OF STEERING AN OUTRIGGER CANOE
http://www.kanuculture.com/steerers-book-intro
Cost savings estimated according to 
current (Jan 2010) exchange rates.

Canadians save CND$15.00
North Americans save USD$14.67
South Americans save USD$20 
Aussies save AUD$2.75
Kiwis save NZD$11.61
Pacific Islanders save USD$14.67
Europeans save €15.00
UK save £14.51

THE PADDLERS GUIDE TO OUTRIGGER CANOEING
http://www.kanuculture.com/intro
Cost savings estimated according to 
current (Jan 2010) exchange rates.

Canadians save CND$17.88
Americans save USD$17.42
South Americans save USD$22
Kiwis save NZD$10.70
Pacific Islanders save USD$17.42
Europeans save €21.88
UK save £21.91

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: We've taken environmental factors into consideration in the production of this new book, opting for 'Digital Printing', the future for environmentally conscious book manufacture. This process eliminates the need for lithographic plates and chemical usage and reduces waste disposal. We have also opted to use paper guaranteed to be grown under the guidance of the 'Forestry Stewardship Council' (FSC) who ensure the use of legal, sustainable, plantation timbers. Our choosen printers are at the top of the field in enviromentally sound print production.

*Current mail out time is 2 days from time of order.
*Island Paddler (Oahu) and Tri Paddle (Maui) have books on order

Many thanks 
Regards Steve 

Steve and Mandy West
Kanu Culture | Batini Books Est 1994
Niche Ocean Sports Publications
www.kanuculture.com

Ocean Ohana SoCal Demo Day and Ocean of Hope Raffle

The 7th Annual Cold Hands Paddle will be held Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, CA. Registration starts at 7am, race starts at 8am, and 11am is the PADDLEBOARD RAFFLE! There is no race fee, but there is a great 4 mile course (warm down from racing Dana Point, or warm up for the new season...) awards, t-shirts, free food, and a chance to win a Joe Bark paddleboard. All of the proceeds benefit the Sarcoma Alliance www.sarcomaalliance.org/oceanofhope

A super added bonus: Ocean Ohana will be at the race site with brand new canoes and surfskis to demo. Come and try them all! www.oceanohana.com Ocean Ohana is also on Facebook- check them out!

Joe Bark will also be at the beach with paddleboards and SUPs to try. 

How many more reasons do you need to join us?!

Save the Date: OluKai's Ho'olaule'a Ocean Festival, May 15 and 16

Maui, HI  - OluKai's Ho'olaule'a, a celebration of the ocean and the cultures that surround it, returns on May 15th and 16th to the Lae 'Ula O Kai Canoe Club at Kanaha Beach Park, Maui. The second annual
Ho'olaule'a pays tribute to the ocean lifestyle through competition, tradition, family and giving back to the community. 

"The Ho'olaule'a draws inspiration from the many passionate people doing their part to preserve and embody the Hawaiian culture," says Kerry Konrady, Marketing Director at OluKai. "The collective spirits of everyone participating in the event is what makes it special. It feels like an extra large family reunion."  Elite watermen, waterwomen, and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to paddle race the famous Maliko "downwinder" on Maui's North shore, an eight-mile stretch from Maliko Gulch to the Lae 'Ula O Kai Canoe Club at Kanaha Beach. A $15,000 prize purse will be shared equally between the men's and women's division of each racing discipline. Both the OC1, one-man canoe, and standup paddle races will run along the Maliko "downwinder" throughout the festival weekend. 

Beyond the paddle races, free, fun activities will celebrate the spirit and tr`aditions of Island culture. Everyone is invited to join in ancient Hawaiian games hosted by Maui Cultural Lands. The 2009 HSCA Champions "Team OluKai" will be offering sailing canoe rides in their renowned vessel Kamakakoa throughout the weekend. 

Saturday evening the celebration continues with a traditional Hawaiian luau, hula performance and live music. The luau dinner with live entertainment is $10 for adults or included with race entry fee. 

Part of the proceeds from the OluKai Ho'olaule'a go to the OluKai 'Ohana Giveback Program. Beneficiaries include Maui Cultural Lands and the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association's Junior Lifeguard Program. These organizations will be presented with donations at a special ceremony concluding the weekend festivities on Sunday evening. Entry forms will be available for the second annual Ho'olaule'a at OluKai.com starting March 1, 2010. 


# # # 

About OluKai: 
Founded in 2005, OluKai was conceived from a desire for a premium ocean lifestyle brand with a distinctively different point of view and deep values. We are committed to building a unique and better class of products that blend ocean heritage with modern performance.

OluKai Contacts:
Matthew Murasko in Haiku, Maui
Lora Bodmer
OluKai Hawaiian Islands Ambassador
Deep Communications
808.214.4349 mobile 808.214.5195 office/fax
949.200.7134
mmurasko@olukai.com
Lora@Deep-Communications.com

Canoe & Kayak Racing - Jan/Feb 2010

Hello paddlers:

We're stoaked to distributed this issue of Canoe & Kayak Racing to you. Not only does it culminate our first year of publishing (wow, where'd the year go?), this issue has one of our best line up of articles ever, highlighted by a profile story written by associated editor, Stephen Mahelona, about Karel Tresnak, Jr., one of the best watermen on the planet.

Here's your link: http://issuu.com/ckrmagazine/docs/jan_feb_2010

We always love to hear from readers, so don't be bashful and let us know your thoughts.  What do you want to read about in 2010?

Best regards,
Canoe & Kayak Racing

Staying Fit in 2010

Circuits Training Plans

YOUTH Training Plans

5 Minutes Workout Plan

Courtesy of Chia, Jimmy P.,  and Paddle DC

CATALINA CHALLENGE RELAY - Sunday March 28, 2010

The Catalina Challenge is California's premier relay event. Avalon to Dana point is 39.8 miles, Although generally calm conditions - you just never know! This event will challenge any paddler. Teams consist of 2, 3, and 4 members. Racing on Single and Double Outriggers or Surfski's, as well as Stand up Surfboards and Paddleboards.

Website will be updated with new dates this week. More info to follow!

www.oceanohana.com

SoCal Racing Junior Series Updates!

THE EPIC/VALHALLA JUNIOR SURFSKI WINTER RACE SERIES IS GETTING COMPETETIVE!!!!
After just 3 races the Junior Surf ski Winter Race series is really getting competitive with the Boys and Girls battling it out on the water.

The first race of the series saw surf conditions at the start at La Jolla Shores Race, but all the kids made out through the breakers and made it back to ride the waves into the beach. The following week it was up the coast to Oceanside and despite the cold offshore breeze a large field of 19 and under paddlers headed out through the harbor and back. Last Saturday, the Tecolote 5000m race provided sunny skies and flat water to give the kids a chance to test their raw speed and tactics turning the island and buoys.

In the EPIC KAYAKS boys standings 15 year old Sean Barlow is at the top of the table with 167 points, he won overall at Oceanside and picked up a couple of 2nd place finishes at La Jolla and Tecolote. However, being the son of Epic Expert Chris Barlow, Sean does not qualify to win the EPIC V10 surf ski that is up for grabs for the top point scorer. So, the EPIC V10 is in the sights of Michael Holmes, Garen Doyle, Michael Lowe, Ryan Stock and Kevin Stock (Kevin had an awesome paddle at Tecolote, beating Sean and Junior World Team member Nick Hanoian). However, with 6 races still remaining in the series there is still a chance for someone else to come up in the standings, especially with Newport Aquatic Center paddlers and racers from Mexico getting in on the action.

The VALHALLA SURFSKIS girls rankings is also hotly contested with Katarina La Juenesse streaking to the top of the table with 162 points, she is followed by Sydney Bohlman with 153 points who just pulled ahead of her older sister Lexie who was last years EPIC KAYAKS overall winner of a V10L Surf ski. The next race in the series is Santa Barbara on January 9th, 2010.

ECORA race schedule for 2010

Date	Event	Location	Type
17-Apr	Kumu'ohu 15K Challenge	Washington DC	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
15-May	Buckroe Downwind Run	Hampton, VA	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
5-Jun	Holo Niu & Holo Tiki	Kent Island, MD	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
19-Jun	Washington Monumental	Washington DC	OC6 point-series
26-Jun	Milford/New Haven Relay	Milford, CT	OC6 point-series
7/10-7/11	Toronto Harbour Outrigger International Challenge	Toronto, ONT	OC6 point-series; OC1/OC2/SUP non point-series
17-Jul	Blackburn Challenge	Gloucester, MA	OC6 point-series
7-Aug	Paddle for the Bay	Virginia Beach, VA	OC6 point-series; OC1/OC2/SUP non point-series
7-Aug	Milford OC1/OC2 - ECORA Championships	Milford, CT	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
7-Aug	Ocean Challenge	Sandbridge,VA	OC6 point-series
14-Aug	Na Pali Challenge	Hanalei, Kaua'i	Non ECORA
21-Aug	Fisherman's Island	Virginia	OC6 point-series
24-Oct	Seaford Challenge	Seaford, VA	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
9/4-9/5	Kent Island Cup	Kent Island, MD	OC6 point-series; OC1/OC2/SUP non point-series
18-Sep	Soundkeeper's Lighthouse to Lighthouse	Compo Beach, Westport, CT	OC6 point-series; OC1/OC2/SUP non point-series
18-Sep	Wye Island	Maryland	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
26-Sep	Na Wahine O Ke Kai	Moloka'i to O'ahu	Non ECORA
9-Oct	Backbay Heihei	Sandbridge,VA	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
10-Oct	Moloka'i Hoe	Moloka'i to O'ahu	Non ECORA
9/4-9/5	Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Race	Kailua-Kona, HI	Non ECORA
24-Oct	Seaford OC1 Race	Seaford, VA	OC1/OC2/SUP point-series
TBD	Liberty World Outrigger Competition	New York, NY	OC6 point-series
TBD	Mayor's Cup	New York, NY	Non ECORA

 

Kanaka Ikaika Race 1 Makai Pier - Kailua Beach

Rick has Results and Photos up over at Y2Kanu

Hal Rosoff Classic Long Distance Race

When: February 6th, 2010. 

Races start 10:00 a.m.

Registration: Race Day, starting at 7:00

Where: Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach

Who: Men, Women & Junior K1, Men & Women's Surf Ski, Men, Women & Junior OC1, Men & Women OC2, Paddleboard, Standup Surfboard

3 Boats in class to make event

Awards for first three places

What: Long - SS & OC1 & 2 - Balboa Pier (weather permitting)

Short - K1, C1, SS & OC1 & 2, Paddleboard and Standup

- Lido Lap - 8K approx.

Entry Fee: $20.00 (includes Insurance,T-Shirt and snack)

Texas Townlake series schedule

2010.01.24 
TX - Town Lake Series Race 1

2010.01.31 
TX - Town Lake Series Race 2

2010.02.14 
TX - Town Lake Series Race 3

2010.02.28 
TX - Town Lake Series Race 4

Hanohano Ocean Challenge, Jan 23, 2010 , San Diego

You are invited to attend the 14th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge Standup, Paddleboard, Outrigger, Surfski Race Hosted by Hanohano Outfigger Canoe Club and Huki Outrigger/Surfski and Presented by OEX
Dive and Kayak. Please forward the info to friends and family and feel free to post on any Paddling related forums and blogs. 

Best wishes for a Happy New Year and I hope to see you at Mission Bay.
www.hanohano.org

Dan Van Dyck

Doubles Race #1 - 1/10/10 - West Coast FL Offshore Series

The 1st race of the NEW Doubles Off Shore Series will take place on Sunday 1/10 at NOON. I am moving the time back a little in hopes of a little warmer tempature!! Both SINGLES & DOUBLES are welcome to race on Sunday, but points will be rewarded for the doubles only.

Long Range forecast looks as if we can run another downwind! All paddlers should meet at The Clearwater Community Sailing Center Beach (on Sand Key) by 10:45am AT THE LATEST. If the weather holds, I am
planning on running the race from the Sailing Center to the Redington Shores Beach Access, 18200 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores, FL 33708. I have done this run a few times in the past few weeks and it lines up
better with N winds and NW Swell. Once all paddlers have arrived, we will arrange shuttles and drop cars and the trailer at the race finish.  Mandatory race meeting will be held at 11:45am. A 10 min. warm-up
period will be provided follwing the race meeting. The race will start no later than 12 Noon.

Currently, the forecast is calling for NNW winds around 15-20 knots with NW swell from the passing front. The race will run from the sailing center beach to the redington shores park. The course is roughly 10.5 miles. Life jackets, leashes, and cell phones or VHF radios are mandatory. Race fee is $5 per paddler which will go towards the series race jerseys and West Coast Champs awards party.

Exact course details will be sent out by 3pm on Saturday 1/9...

ATTENTION ALL OUTLAW'S

24km Urquharts Bluff to Torquay Paddle.

THE GRAHAM LONG MEMORIAL EVENT

As Outlaw's marquee race and also the only Victorian leg of the Ocean paddlers Australian Ocean Racing Championships series attracting paddlers from around Australia and overseas. We know current world ocean ski champion Dawid Mocke will be racing along with our very own Ivor Morgan and Australian icon downwind downwind paddler Dean Gardner. Its going to be a hot field and a hot day.

Here is the event information and must known's:

• This will be one of two newsletters this week (Mon & Thursday/Friday) Race course will be announced Thursday night/Friday after a meeting with Torquay rescue on Thursday afternoon at 6pm.

Course direction pending wind could be at this stage.

A)     Urquharts Bluff to Torquay.

B)     Torquay to Urquharts Bluff.

It is up to you to check the webb-site on Friday to know for sure where the event will start.!!!

Registration:

To make for a smooth registration on event day please go on-line and register for the event NOW. OUTLAW PADDLING WEBSITE www.outlawpaddling.com for details, start times, online entry.

Presentations:

No matter where the event will finish the presentation will be held at the Torquay SLSC at Torquay beach around 5/6pm.

All event supports & competitors are very welcome & not only will the day's event be recognized but guest speaker & a live band will be playing for you to enjoy and relaxed with a drink after a hard days paddling. Outlaw believes that the end of an event is just as imported and we like you all to schedule this in as part of the day actives & to meet follow paddlers.

Safety:

Six Jet Ski's with recue mats, 4 cliff top spotters watching the field spread and in commutation constantly with water rescue the land staff. First Aid at all checks points. No PFD/lifejacket or boat leashes no racing. PFD/lifejacket can be taped to the back of your Ski, boat leash must be attached to you.

Event cost:

$ 60.00 (please bring correct money on the day) and print out the complete you indemnity also to download click here.

Or simply enter online now by clicking on outlaw logo below:

 

Great prizes on offer for all competitors, everyone will receive an "At One With The Elements" (the brand that supports Victorian Ocean paddling) T-Shirt and Hammer nutritional products as a part of their entry fee.

See you out on the water soon the team at Outlaw

Wade, Tim and Jarad

jarad@outlawpaddling.com

wade@outlawpaddling.com

tim@outlawpaddling.com

January 9th WaveChaser Race at Crissy Field in San Francisco

Ready to work off those extra pounds gained over the holidays? The next race in the WaveChaser Series is January 9th at Crissy Field's East Beach in San Francisco. Here's a link to a Google Map of the location:
http://tinyurl.com/yhs3daz . As usual, our 6-mile short course will start at 10:00 and the 10 mile long course will start at 11:30. We won't be running our 2-mile novice course. The short course will stay inside of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the long course will head out the Golden Gate. The long course is being run during a strong ebb tide. 

Bring your friends and come out to enjoy this world class race venue.

Dave Jensen

www.wavechaser.com

King of the Coast Race - Qld 24th January 2010

Sunshine Coast Paddlers are inviting all 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.

www.sunshinecoastpaddlers.com (web site should be up and running evening of 1st January 2010)

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 

Paddle Pods

Why Paddle Pods?

 Your Dragon Boat and Canoe paddles are beautiful. Where you store them in your home should be beautiful too. Paddle Pods are truly unique and designed to proudly display your canoe paddles while protecting your investment at the same time. 

Their unique shape accommodates many types of canoe paddles making them especially versatile. They are finely crafted to protect and display your canoe paddles. Their curves will hold a variety of paddle types including Dragon Boat, Outrigger, and some Canoe Paddles. They will hold up to 6 at a time. 

Paddle Pods are $60 plus $10 shipping.

http://www.paddlepods.com

OUTLAW 25km 9th Jan 2010

OUTLAW PADDLING ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TORQUAY SURF LIFESAVING CLUB, THE OUTLAW DOWNWIND RACE #5 WILL NOW BECOME “THE GRAHAM LONG MEMORIAL PADDLE”.
THIS WILL BE A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF A GREAT RACE IN MEMORY OF A GREAT MAN OF PADDLING AND SURF LIFESAVING WHO DIED WHILST ON A DOWNWIND PADDLE FROM ANGLESEA TO TORQUAY.

This 25km OUTLAW RACE IS THE MARQUEE RACE OF THE OUTLAW SERIES AND THE VICTORIAN LEG OF “THE OCEAN PADDLER AUSTRALIAN OCEAN RACING CHAMPIONSHP SERIES”, THE GRAHAM LONG MEMORIAL RACE WILL NOW ATTRACT PADDLERS FROM AROUND AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS.

We can now confirm that we will have paddlers from overseas, including World Ocean Racing Champion Dawid Mocke from South Africa, and around Australia, including multiple Molokai World Champion Dean Gardiner, will be competing in the 2010 race. It will be a fantastic chance to see Victoria’s best race the best in the world.
The 22km course will run either from Urquharts Bluff to Torquay surf beach (finishing at Torquay SLSC) or from Ocean Grove to Torquay in order to provide the best opportunity possible for a feast of downwind racing with separate competitions for Ocean skis (of all kinds), Outrigger canoes and SLSA approved surf skis. 

We are also running an 8km downwind race (from either Pt Addis to Torquay or Bancoora Beach or Pt. Impossible to Toruqay) for Malibu board paddlers, stand up paddle surfers or surf ski paddlers who do not feel ready to tackle the longer race, or are racing at the surf lifesaving carnival the day after.
CHECK OUT THE OUTLAW PADDLING WEBSITE ON www.outlawpaddling.com for details, start times, online entry, etc. etc.
Great prizes on offer for all paddlers which will receive an 50+ UV Paddling garment (http://www.paddlers.com.au) and Hammer nutritional products as a part of their entry fee.

Presentations will be held in the upstairs at the Torquay SLSC at 6pm following the race with live band and guest speakers.

NSW Racers.. Outlaw #5, VIC - 9th Jan 2010
Oceanpaddler has organized a trailer to go from Sydney. Cost will be $75-$100 for the return trip for your OC1. There are already a number of skis booked so contact@oceanpaddler.com ASAP.

Those flying in Outlaw has a bus pick up from both Melb airports see http://www.outlawpaddling.com or e-mailjarad@outlawpaddling.com

Two race courses plotted this year to make sure we provide the best down wind conditions as possible  . 

All that attended last years event knows how exceptional this race event is, look forward to seeing you become an Outlaw.  

Wade

SoCal- Return to Pier race - Santa Barbara Jan 9th

Hey Folks!  Right around this corner and first thing of the New Year is the SoCal OceanRacing event in Santa Barbara: 
Return to the Pier 2010.

What a great way to start off your new year!

 

Active.com is taking pre-registration. There may have been a little hiccup while I was on vacation- but it is all resolved now- so the links on www.eteamz.com/socaloceanracing are live and ready to take your registration.

Remember when doubling up that the discount is taken off at the end.

Also please do not register for yourself AND another person at the same time.

 The double-up discount is only for you when you race twice.

Looking forward to an excellent event!  See on the 9^th in BEAUTIFUL Santa Barbara!

 

cheance

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