Current forecast is for 3 knot winds and 0.8m waves. Coolum will still produce a small wave but this should be fantastic conditions on this forecast for all levels of ability.

Keep those regos coming. Entries are looking good so far...

It is only with great numbers can we hope in this sport to gain sponsors to pay the cost of such events. If you have thought about it then enter now.

Can you purchase ticketts for the concert on the night?

one more question mate , are kids allowed at the concert?

sunnySUP said...
Hi teatree
Yep Kids no worries,
Last year they had a fenced off section to keep the kids out of the adult section, or is it the other way around?

Seriously it was well set up because there is kids /no beer drinking side, and then the other side was the adult/beer drinking side. So fun for all. Should be a great night out.

Teatree,

I can get kids tickets at $6. Let me know

Great set up and no disadvantage of view no matter which side your on.

Going over to Pico's tomorrow night to grab the tickets. Will need to know before I go.

Over 50 entered in the race so far. Going to be a battle large. Entries are still open on the SQ website.

Slight format change to ensure good racing in all divisions as some divisions have smaller numbers then others.

Women

2 Race Format.

Round one will be 3 laps. This race will have $300 for first place and also will be used to work out the winners of the over 40's and Over 50's.
All will be included in the Open race.

Round Two will be the final and a 2 lap race. A number of women will be eliminated from round one. This number will be advised on the day. Prize money here will be $400 and a bonus $100 if the same person wins both.

Men

3 Race Format

Round one will be 3 laps. This race will have $200 for first place and also will be used to work out the winners of the over 40's and Over 50's.
This race will have the Beer Can for older crew and cash can for the Opens.
Approximately 12 Paddlers (confirmed on the day) will be eliminated from the event after this race. The rest will advance to round two.

Round Two will be a 2 lap race with the bottom 12 or so being eliminated from the event. $300 for first place.

Round Three: The Final. This is a 2 lap race with $400 for first place.

B Final
Anyone man or Woman that does not make their final can race in the B Final. This will be a two lap race.


Gu Will have a drinks tent in the area competitors stand between round. We ask that all racers not eliminated from the round immediately place their paddle back on the starting line after they finish.

The above changes have been made to ensure a good spectacle and from the feedback received from many racers. We appreciate your input.

Jonsey is currently working out the heat draws for the surfing events on Sunday. These will be available on the day.

See you all there

RJK said...

Swanie said...

Jonsey is currently working out the heat draws for the surfing events on Sunday. These will be available on the day.

See you all there

this will be interesting....

some big seeds this year

Beau Nixon and Geoff Breen will be surfing. No.1 and 4 respectively. Also a cracker of a field racing.

Will Kelly take out two in a row. Or is this the year for Beau, Jacko, Lincoln, Jonsey, or Peasy. Or maybe the southern crew like Christopher Parker or Andy Davies. Maybe it is in the local crew of Marcel, Trevor or Rusty. Or just ME!!!!

In the ladies there will be a great battle against Angie, Sondra, Simone or will Karla Gilbert take the field. Don't forget or local girl who is steaming up the leader board, Jayne.


These are just a few of the talent which looks endless.

JonesySUP said...
Hey Swanie, don't forget Jake and Dylan from the Goldie. Two very quick paddlers!!

Yeah.. I was just rattling off some names. Many good paddlers in the events.

trying to tick all the boxes right for this week end
Over 50's : done long time ago
Over 10" : just got it

Since I think it is the first SUP surfing contest with an over 10" category, dale decided to make 2 10" models, (one more nose rider that the other) and to simply call them DC Coolum so that this event will be remembered at being the 1st one to propose this category

Hey Al, I think you might mean over 10' not over 10".
Though I would like to see you or anyone SUP a 10" board.
ET.

KellyM said...

teatrea said...
I entered in the under 10ft division is it too late to change to over 10? Only reason I entered the under is cause i didnt have an over 10 board.

If you need teatree I'll have a spare 10' that you can use

That would be great mate , hopefully I can swap divisions , dont really want to be in with the big gunsAlthough I would make them look good at least!

teatrea said...

KellyM said...

teatrea said...
I entered in the under 10ft division is it too late to change to over 10? Only reason I entered the under is cause i didnt have an over 10 board.

If you need teatree I'll have a spare 10' that you can use

That would be great mate , hopefully I can swap divisions , dont really want to be in with the big gunsAlthough I would make them look good at least!

Hi Teatree

Swapping on the day will be as simple as giving Jonsey a big smile and Woogie a big hug...... They're in charge.
No probs at all. We still have room in each division so bring both boards and you may get to surf in both.
Remember the over 10' will be judged on old school surfing techniques.

Hey Swannie, Are you changing the rules? It was entry for one division only in the surfing.

Condisions are excellent for racing, NW 4k 1-2 foot swell......... Giddy up!!!!

Racing will be kicking off at 8ish

You can enter on the day