I don't have entry forms yet but I will try and get some - it will be sign in on the day.
The reason for the big boards - International Hawaiian rules set by C4 and the Hawaiian Paddling association set stock boards at up to 14ft
I understand that Naish is bring out a 12ft LD board - this is a stock SUP board but was produced while stock division was up to 12ft which is now changed to 14ft.
You can race on a 12ft stock LD board but NOT a big 12ft surf board
We are trying to set a standard for a new sport and if you want to LD SUP racing and are serious about racing turn up with the right equipment for your paddling.
We are also being invited by the OC1 OC2 SEQ association and don't want to take up to much of there time in waiting for paddlers on 12ft surf boards to finish the 16k event. This is the main reason for not having all boards racing as it is time constrant. Hopefully as the population of the sport increase we can get to a stage where we have our own association and our own LD races where we can cater for the people who want to surf and race the same board.
Votice Vs DC16 Vs Penetrator I though I sorted that issue out at the start of this year at the Noosa Festival - or isn't 2k enough of a win. hahahahahhahahahhahahaha[}:)][}:)]
Yes the 18ft board with rudder system is on its way - should have the first one out in the next week or so.
but it is now spring and soon I'll be warm
...maybe it's a safety thing and they don't want wallies entering.
