OK - first thing. This is not a Harbour Race. For many years it has finished at Manly Wharf so, hence the name but this year it will be finishing at Manly Surf Club. If the wind blows southerly it will start and finish at Manly surf club (we will be able to set a a sheltered circuit course). At this point it is looking like a sweet paddle down the coast with a North wind.

For all the details on the race go to: http://online.oceanseries.com.au/

Note that we have a shortened course for the SUPs (around 9km). The start is at Fishermans Beach - just a little south of Collaroy.

You will need to register at Mona Vale. The aim is to start the race at 2PM. For those who did the last race we will more or less be doing the same thing for this race.

Except for the first 1km paddle to get round Long Reef it is straight downwind with the NE. This is a great course if you are new to the sport and want a relatively easy race to start with. However, at times you will probably be up to 2km offshore so make sure you have a leash and wear a PFD.

Let me know if you have any questions...cheers, Dave

BTW - you need to do 3 races (including the 20 Beaches - 25km ) to be in the hunt for the series pointscore and the major prize draw. There were quite a few first timers at the last race so make sure you do this one if you are planning to do the 20Bs. Odds are looking pretty good.

Pete, start time will be 2PM. Same procedures as for last race. Briefing at Fishermans 1.45 etc. unless we are forced to make last minute changes, for example, a southerly decides to come in
Looking good at the moment though

Hey guys what's the go with getting a lift back from manly ?? This race looks like my cup of tea ....

dtm said...

Hey guys what's the go with getting a lift back from manly ?? This race looks like my cup of tea ....

Why come back? Beers at the club at finish.
Sam.

Dan, one of the Newy boys should be able to give you a lift back...after a you have a few beers at the club...gotta be at the presentation to be eligible for the draw prizes.
If anyone needs a lift up from Manly to the start let me know and we will try to sort something out.
Of course this all assumes the wind gods are nice to us and we are paddling with a sweet northerly...

kissa said...

Dan, one of the Newy boys should be able to give you a lift back...after a you have a few beers at the club...gotta be at the presentation to be eligible for the draw prizes.
If anyone needs a lift up from Manly to the start let me know and we will try to sort something out.
Of course this all assumes the wind gods are nice to us and we are paddling with a sweet northerly...

hey dave what time you guys meeting at manly? as im going to drop my car at manly then need lift back ,though i will only have myself and paddle , no board so want take up much room
cheers Dan

mate ive put on weight i might hit 70kgs by saturday thats pretty big!

nar this race looks like its gunna be super fun..especialy with the northly cant wait!!!

How good is the forecast! Solid ENE swell with 15-20knot northerly winds.

Can't wait.

Sam.

Wind is looking real good
Please spread the word that SUPs do not need to go to Mona Vale for registration. Registration is at Fishermans 1PM with cut-off at 1.20 (this is to allow Sherene to get back to the start at Mona Vale with timing chip info).
2PM race start.

HI Guys,

Sadly just got off the phone to the Dave and the event has been cancelled for today and after just having done a trial run myself I can see why. Visibility is low and the swell is big nasty.

The race will be re scheduled soon so stayed tuned.

Call me on 0407913394 if you want to know more.

Sam.

Fair enough - very easy to get caught out getting round Long Reef in these conditions. Anyone planning an unofficial downwinder around the same time, perhaps Mona Vale basin to Fishermans?

Is there anyone in the shire keen to do one from voodoos to gunamatta???

thanks Kev, heading to Mona Vale now for 1pm

Any ideas if there will be a re-run of this race??

or is the next race going to be the 20 beaches??

We all live for conditions like that.

We all wear PFD's and legropes for a reason.
If you don't feel comfortable in the conditions on the day, you can decide not to go out....

Lets hope its similar for the 20 beaches.