If you ever imagined what a paddle in paradise is like, this is it: travel to Fiji in November for a week of stand up paddle racing, a surf exhibition at Cloudbreak and fun for all the family, The Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji is a groundbreaking event that will feature:
An epic 19 mile downwinder from the InterContinental at Natadola Beach to Namotu Island, aptly named, the 'Race to Namotu'
The Waterman League Surf Slalom at Namotu, providing a unique and technical course through the surf at Namotu Island, a piece of paradise deep in the South Pacific Ocean
A Surf exhibition event at Cloudbreak
A day of fun racing, relays and parties at Muskett Cove
Significant prize-purse
This week of activities is far more than just a race: it is a chance for paddlers from all over the world to congregate for some spectacular racing, but also and opportunity to take in the beauty and wonders of Fiji and have a relaxing family vacation with built in entertainment, in true Fijian style. To help enhance the experience, there are week specials available at Namotu Island, Tavarua Island and Muskett Cove, as well as at the InterContinental where the Downwinder will start and the Opening Ceremony will take place. Waterways Travel will be handling all Namotu and Tavarua Bookings and you can visit them at
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Air Pacific are providing special discount fares on all their routes when booked using our special booking code (to be found online at www.watermanleague.com) and all athletes booking through the site will also be provided with free carriage of a 12'6 race board. Air Pacific fly directly from Los Angeles, Honolulu, Auckland, Christchurch Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hong Kong, amongst other major hubs: go to www.airpacific.com <
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The event will take place from the 13th - 18th November and consist of the following schedule:
Sunday 13th Nov: Underprivileged kids clinic at the InterContinental Natadola Beach Resort
Sunday 13th Nov: Opening Ceremony and welcome party at the InterContinental
Monday 14th Nov: Race to Namotu
Tuesday 15th Nov: Lay day for exploring and conditions allowing: the Stand Up World Tour Surf Exhibition at Cloudbreak
Wednesday 16th Nov: Waterman League Surf Slalom at Namotu
Thursday 17th Nov: Layday / option for surf exhibition
Friday 18th Nov: Fun Race to Muskett Cove, Relays, Closing Party
For more information please go to www.watermanleague.com <
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Any Questions
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