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

RACE DAY - 24th January 2010

11.30pm – 1.30pm Late registration $40 and competitor signoff Moffat Headland (next to boat ramp) Caloundra.

1.10pm - SUP Race briefing
1.25pm - START Stand Up Paddle Boards & Paddleboards

1.30pm Race briefing All Competitors
1.45pm START - All Outriggers, Over 50 & 60 Ski's, Under 21 Ski's
2.00pm Open Men ‘King of the Coast’ Race Starts

4.30pm Presentations Fridays Wharf deck. Drinks after race.


RACE INFORMATION

Race from Yaroomba to Mooloolaba - approx 20km.

Race date is 24th January 2010. 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:-

www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?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. However there are only 2 categories being Unlimited and 12'6" & Under.

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 Unlimited Male
• SUP Unlimited Female
• SUP 12'6" & Under Competitor
• Oc1 male
• Oc1 female
• Over 60 competitor
• Over 40 competitor
• Under 25 competitor
• Double craft