Well,, it's that time of year again when it's time to test yourself against the clock and other paddlers in the 2011/12 RPS Race Series.

For this season, we've teamed up with the paddle crew from Half Moon Bay SLSC and will be running a 5 race series. Based on the 1 hour format as in past years, this year will see sup paddlers thrashing it out on the same course with ski and rescue mal paddlers.

Expect a few surprises and different courses, maybe even some beach running. This series will test the best and also allow the recreational paddlers to improve their endurance as well as skill level.

All races will be held at Half Moon Bay. There is ample parking, toilets and a cafe [ for breakfast].

Registration is from 7 am, with racing starting at 8am. Early start = Early finish, so you can be back at home for breakfast!




Course length will vary depending upon weather and wind conditions.

Categories for Sup paddlers will include

- Men's, Open and 12'6"

- Womens, Open and 12'6"

- Men's over 45, Open and 12'6"

- Juniors [ 16 and under]

Sup paddlers must be a current Sup Vic member [ you can join on the day].

Entry fee per race is $10 per paddler.

Overall results will be calculated on the paddlers' 3 best placings.

Paddlers who enter 3 or more races are eligible for the major prize which will be a spanking, new Starboard 12'6" Race board.

Get training now, as the first race is Sunday, Sept 11th.

Early start means getting up before the the birds for those of us that don't live around the corner

Long range forecast is suggesting that we'll have a BOP style race this Sunday.

Sunday 11 SeptemberWindsSouth to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas0.5 to 1.5 metres.

Hopefully the wind will moderate and we'll still have a few residual waves rolling into Half Moon Bay. Either way, it will make it fun.

Don't forget, you must be a current Sup Vic member to race. There will be Sup Vic volunteers at the registration area that can assist you with membership.

20 -30 knots sou-wester forecast for tomorrow so this one is going to be a ripping BOP style surf race. YEEEEEWWWWWWW!!!

Pt and I did a thorough recci this arvo and I've got to admit that Dw aside, i caught a few bay howlers off the HMB reef that really carried. Should be a fun, interesting BOP style event in the morning.

all the best, can't make this one due to family stuff
see ya at the next one

Sorry Warwick but the Kale family won't be represented in the morning,
I have a shoulder full of cortisone, Jono has a raging fever and Azza has a grading for karate, yeah soft I know.
Just been outside and the wind has dropped right off, it's about 9 pm Saturday and I'm about 5 km's from HMB
Have a great race
Cheers Mel

Congrats to Hock on a dominant win and a curse upon the person who loaned him that Starboard 12'6". Also great effort from Rupert to push his 17' Glide around so many turns to take second.

HumanCartoon said...

PTWoody said...

...and a curse upon the person who loaned him that Starboard 12'6"...

oops

Oh well, better that he should beat me with a good board than with an old non-raceboard.

Yep, agree!

Massive effort by everyone that paddled for the full 60 mins. Tough conditions, but fun

Obviously I used the wrong utensil today and took out a whisk instead of an egg beater!

Well done to Hock and PT, both on Starboards.

Full race report and pix over the next few days.

Yeah further to hock's post, thanks to RPS and also Half Moon Bay Life Saving Club for running the event. With conditions the way they were, it's a big call to go ahead but there was never a danger, it was just challenging.

yes that was a tough race, especially as the opener of the season, good stuff RPS....

Sounds like a good fun morning. Well done for getting out there!

Womens class.

1st Emma Morris
The only female brave/strong/silly enough. A great start to the series point score

Thanks for that Dave - my omission and cannot overstate Emmas gutsy effort. I only had the three classes written down, so blame Wooz! Dave you get the high and dry award!

Thanks for the support guys, i was pretty tired after the race and exhausted today. It was well worth it for the first swim of the season! The hour did fly for I was watching every wave. See you all on the 9th Oct.
Cheers Em