Looking like a great day for a race in Pittwater. It will probably be the last of the circuit type races in the series. The rest are likely to be downwinders if the weather co-operates.

As one of the major sponsors for the series, STARBOARD will again be having a an expo tent with demo boards & paddles to try out.

Call Sam at Windsurfnsnow if you are desperate for a race board. I am sure he could help you sort something out.

This race has been going for 6 years and has a real carnival atmostphere. The most prizes I have see at a race due to heaps of loyal sponsors.

Remember, you need to do 3 races (including the 20 Beaches) to be in the draw for the major prize of a trip to do the Doctor in Perth and a Starboard Race Board to do it on. Pretty good odds I reckon.

For more info go to: http://online.oceanseries.com.au/ and www.avalonbeachslsc.com.au

Quick Update (1st race Sept 17):

- online entries now available (sorry for delay)

- The first race will be on Saturday the 17th of September at Dee Why. It will be around 6-7km long. Really interesting course. The course will adjusted according to wind direction.

- There is a surf expo at this race which will include just about anything related to paddling - surf skis, paddles, OCs and of course SUP.

- STARBOARD will have a tent at the expo. Rod is bringing down the Starboard trailer so plenty of surf sups and race sups to try out. Sam will also be bringing his demo Starboards which include the 14ft Ace race boards. These things are amazing. Can't believe how quick they are downwind!

- I suggest you register for the series rather than the race due to the package deal. $200 gets you a series prize and entry into the draw for a carbon paddle. Do 3 races including the 20 Beaches and go into a the draw for a trip to Perth to do the Doctor Race AND get a Starboard 12'6 Race Board to do it on. Given I don't expect huge numbers for the first SUP 20 Beaches, your odds are pretty good.

- If you do not yet have a raceboard, give Sam a call at windsurfnsnow. He can arrange something on a first in / best dressed basis.

- Let me know if you have any questions.