Team Big Left have entered....

We entered 4 paddlers, 3 boards, and a photographer today. So Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast have representatives.

And yes, Adolf we will need a tiny amount of luck. But there is a very reasonable chance that the wind co-operate.

Rosscoe said...

Team Big Left have entered....

Am I in that team?

There's still plenty of places left for those who are keen but think they may have missed the cut.

Here's some more onfo.

DJ

Dear Mad Paddler,

Congratulations and thank you for registering to be part of history in the first organised SUP crossing of Port Phillip Bay and the longest SUP event in Australia!

We now have 37 paddlers registered - 12 solo individuals and 13 teams. We are capping the event at 50 paddlers (combination of teams and individuals) so please put the word out to your mad paddling friends. Remember the first 50 paddlers that register are entitled to the free Skybus courtesy bus.

The fund raising website is now up and we are encouraging you to put the word out to all your family and friends. We are hoping to raise $25,000 for a mobile ultra sound unit for the Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department. All donations are tax deductible. Every paddler needs to raise a minimum of $250 to qualify for the crossing.

http://www.givenow.com.au/sdmhmadpaddle

Please see the end of this email for a suggested email to family and friends.

The Mad Paddle will finish at the Sandringham Yacht club where we will have a big community BBQ. Your friends and family are welcome to join us. Comedian Tim Smith will be MCing the event . There will be loads of silent auction and live auction items. Please let us know if you would like to donate any items for the auction.

There will be a compulsory briefing at 5.00pm on March 17 in the training room at the Sandringham Yacht club. The briefing will also be available via webcast - more details to follow.

Medical indemnity forms will be sent out next week. These will need to be completed and returned prior to the race.

Let's show how generous Mad Paddlers are and support the cause.

For those of you that registered other people for the paddle, please forward on this email to them

Regards,

The Mad Paddle Organising Committee




Dear family and friends,

On Sunday March 18, I will be paddling across Port Phillip Bay with a bunch of equally Mad Paddlers. Please help me and my fellow paddlers raise $25,000 for a mobile ultra sound unit for the Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department. All donations are tax deductible.

Donations can be made at http://www.givenow.com.au/sdmhmadpaddle

When donating, please complete the "Email Notification" section with my email (so I know when you have donated) and the "Who are you sponsoring" section with my name so that we can track donations by paddler.

The Mad Paddle will finish at the Sandringham Yacht club where we will have a big community BBQ from 12 noon. Family and friends are welcome to join us. Comedian Tim Smith will be MCing the event . There will be loads of silent auction and live auction items.

More details of the Mad Paddle can be found at www.supvic.com/2012-mad-paddle-registrations/

Thanks,

adolf said...

PTWoody said...

So the plan is for this to be a 40km paddle but the course is entirely wind direction dependent. The only set and non negotiable parameter is the finish, which has to be at Sandringham Yacht Club.

So if it's a howling 30knott North Easterly - what will be the 40km course?

Last time I looked there was no waterway between Ringwood with Sandringham.

Anyone for Street SUP?

any interstaters joining us?

NSW / Vic combo.....This is going to be awesome!!
Better start training and double the length of the morning paddle
Does anyone know if any safety gear is required by organisers....PFD, etc.??
Didn't notice anything in previous posts.
250 plus litres of polystyrene foam wrapped in fibreglass and connected to your leg should be adequate personal floatation, shouldn't it??

morning All,
I would like a copy of the sponsor letter so I can get it out to my friends, work mates etc to get the $$$$ rolling in, could someone lend a hand with this?

OG SUP said...

Inbox an email addy and we will get you one

Phill

G'day Phill......is that written in code??
Translation please.

I dropped into the local kayak joint this arvo to get my PFD for the event.
Got the bum bag type.
According to the bloke at the shop and this:
http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/45250/TSV-Paddle-Safe-Paddle-Smart-brochure.pdf
Everytime a SUP hits the water in Vicco less than 2 miles from the coast, be it in the surf, bay, lake, river, dam, etc. the rider/s needs to carry the following:
- PFD
- Bailing bucket (cause a SUP is not fitted with a bilge pump)

If more than 2 miles from the coast you also need:
- Waterproof bouyant torch
- 2 Hand held orange smoke signals
- 2 Hand held red distress flares
- Compass
- Spare paddle
- Approved EPIRB

Are the authorities for real......what a load of bulls@%t!!!!
I don't think even a 17'er would carry that much stuff.
Makes some sense for kayaks....but not SUPs.
Are we exempt from all of that gear, except PFD, in the Mad paddle because of the support vessels??

Next time you go SUP surfing make sure you don't forget your PFD and bucket!!
Maybe the bucket could be used as head protection, cause it is useless for anything else.

Deano72,

No code I meant send me an email (inbox me) for a copy of the Sponorship letter to the previous post!


Phill

Serendip said...

morning All,
I would like a copy of the sponsor letter so I can get it out to my friends, work mates etc to get the $$$$ rolling in, could someone lend a hand with this?

OG SUP said...


The inflatable PFDs are a grey area and may or may not meet statutory requirements as they have to be deployed and then inflated which an unconcious person cannot do. I know they didnt meet spec for the Surfing Vic Marathon. If you want to meet regs purchase a paddling PFD.
Phill

Thanks Phill
The guy in the kayak shop assured me that the bum bag type inflatable PFD's satisfy the regs.....already bought one.
Surely if they are OK for kayak they are OK for SUP.....you would reckon he knows what he is on about
Interesting Surfing Vic didn't think they were satisfactory.
Can we get an official deffinate determination as to wether on not these types of PFD's will be suitable for the Mad Pallde.....and future events.
No more 'grey'......either they do or don't satisfy the regulations.
No speculation.....something official.
If no one on Sea Breeze can give a deffinate answer I will follow it up with the authorities and let everyone know.
Cheers

Thanks again Phill
I have sent an email to Transport Safety for an official determination.
May as well get it direct from the authority.
Will post their response on here when and if I get one.

EDIT
NO I WONT!!
Refer race organisers.

Thanks PTWoody.....fair response.
I apologise to all involved for 'stirring'......I didn't realise this was such a contentious issue having not trawled through old threads on the subject.
Now that I have read some of the earlier stuff, I have a better understanding.
I look forward to hearing of the tech directors verdict and there one day being a general concensus amongst the many authorities as to requirements.
Cheers

I'm glad about the bumbag type pfd as I just had mine serviced and certified.
I have tried paddling in all manner of other PFDs and the bumbag type is the only sort that I can actually paddle in.
(I should probably add that I'm a PRONE paddleboarder!)
(many of you probably would recognise me)
and YES I'm in. I will be joining you on this mad mad paddle AND I'm not the only loony on my knees this time :)
Btw will the support boats be carrying any extra water or do we have to carry our our full supply?

Duckbits said...

I'm glad about the bumbag type pfd as I just had mine serviced and certified.
I have tried paddling in all manner of other PFDs and the bumbag type is the only sort that I can actually paddle in.
(I should probably add that I'm a PRONE paddleboarder!)
(many of you probably would recognise me)
and YES I'm in. I will be joining you on this mad mad paddle AND I'm not the only loony on my knees this time :)
Btw will the support boats be carrying any extra water or do we have to carry our our full supply?

Hey Duckbits, boats can carry extra water or whatever you need..bandaids for your knees