Looking forward to this race.
It is always one of the most fun days of the summer and the course is a beauty.
I encourage everyone to come along and bring family and friends.
Dave

Because we are all old farts

Thanks DJ, Dave and Ockanui we fully agree
and we have just ordered another trophy for a
"Masters Division"

Any suggestions on the age bracket ? We where
thinking 50 and over ( so you just slip in DJ :) )

Paul
Shq Boardsports

Lets hope Cam & Woogie can follow the race course this time!!!!

kiakaha said...

Lets hope Cam & Woogie can follow the race course this time!!!!

Hi Jodie,
its an up and back course with just one pole to go around so I'm hopeful I can get this one right and we'll have Fireman Dave to follow he's been in great form of late on his 18'er ,
this was the first flatwater event I did a few years ago and has a great vibe to the event for everybody beginners and advanced,

Cheers.

Ok guys, I hear you.

There will be a Master's division in the remaining RPS/Starboard races this season.

We need to recognise that we [ actually I'm still 18 months away until I make the grade] can't cut it against the young bucks! But geez, it's fun trying to though.

Apologies in advance, but I'll be in Japan laying some fresh tracks the day of the race. Pity, as this is a fun event.

Thanks Rod, enjoy your holidays I'm sure
you'll be on the water anyway at some exotic location

Cheers Paul

SHQ said...

Thanks Rod, enjoy your holidays I'm sure
you'll be on the water anyway at some exotic location

Cheers Paul

Thanks Paul will do,just got a new w/proof camera so, hopefully i'll have something to share when i return.On the subject of new classes i'd like to put forward the Geriatric or Grumpy Geezers class for the over 60's,does anyone second that?pmsl in my softeze.

Woogie Marsh SHQ Cerberus Race Clinic
Presented by Coreban




Where: Sandringham (end off Jetty Rd)
When: 1pm Sunday 13th (after prize giving)
What: Racing and Paddle Technique Clinic
Who: Woogie Marsh & Cam Hoskins

Please pre- register with SHQ Boardsports 03 95982867
More info on other Clinics soon !

Woogie Career Bio

'91 -Finished School Worked for H2O Management as a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard.
'92 -97 H2O Management promoted to facility supervisor / lifeguard trainer. Swim Instructor
'93 Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic – Certificate in Sport & Leisure
'94 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic – Unitech Certificate in Sport & Leisure
'92 – '97 H2O Management Facility Supervisor / Lifeguard Trainer
'98 – '04 Community Leisure Management (CLM) Manager Fitness Facility Swim Instructor
Lifeguard Pool Instructor
NZ Outrigger Canoe Coach

'04 – '06 Gerry Lopez International – Ocean Equipment Rep AORCA Preferred Coach
AORCA Coach Instructor
Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club Head Coach

'06- Current Kia Kaha Canoes & Paddles Aust Owner Operator AORCA Coach Instructor AORCA Instructor AIS SUP Instructor
Noosa Heads Beach Boys Surfing Club Instructor / Head Coach

Competition History:

'95-'04 Numerous New Zealand Outrigger Canoe Titles both in Sprint Distance & Long Distance
1995 Queen Lilli'O Kalani – Hawaii – OC6
1996 Super Aito – Tahiti – OC1
1998 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ – OC6
Super Aito – Tahiti – OC1
Hamitlon Island – Australia OC6

1999 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1
2000 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1 Hamilton Island – Australia OC6
Coffs Harbour – Australia OC6
2001 2nd Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1
Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 1st 42 km 2nd 16 km 1st Dukes Race – Hawaii OC6 1st Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6 Outrigger Canoe Worlds OC6
• 1st 500 m • 1st 1500 m
2002 2nd Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1
Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 • 1st 42 km • 3rd 16 km
2nd Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6
2003 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1
Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 • 1st 42 Km • 3rd 16 km
Henry Ayau Race – Hawaii OC6 1st Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6
2004 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Tauranga Hoe – NZ OC6 / OC1
Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 Henry Ayau Race – Hawaii OC6 Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6
2005 1st Hauraki Hoe – NZ OC6 Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6
Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6 2nd Takapuna Cup – NZ OC6 SEQ OC1 Series
• 1st OC1 Moffats Race 2nd Gold Coast Cup Relay OC1
2006 Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 5th Molokai Relay – Hawaii OC1
2nd Kauai Relay – Hawaii OC1 SEQ OC1 Series
• 1st SUP Moffats Race Gold Coast Cup Relay OC1 Coffs Harbour OC1 Nationals
2007 Hamiilton Island – Australia OC6 Molokai Hoe – Hawaii OC6
2nd Takapuna Cup – NZ OC6
1st Snowy Maclister SUP Surfing Division SEQ OC1 Series
• 1st SUP Moffats Race 1st Gold Coast Cup Relay SUP Honolua Ultimate SUP
• 4th Overall Coffs Harbour OC1 Nationals
2008 Noosa Festival of Surfing SUP Division • 1st NFOS SUP 22 km Race
• Top 10 Surfing Malfunction SUP Division
• Top 10 Surfing Honolua Ultimate SUP
• Top 10 Surfing SEQ OC1 Series Coffs Harbour OC1 Nationals
2009 Noosa Festival of Surfing SUP Division • 2nd 5 km SUP Paddle
• 5th SUP Surfing 3rd Malfunation SUP Division 2nd Alexandra Winter Festival SUP Division 1st 12'6 SUP Division Honolua Ocean Paddle 3rd QLD State titles Roar Ultimate SUP
• 4th Paddle Race
• Top 10 Surfing Division Coffs Harbour OC1 Nationals
 1st SUP 14ft Division
2010 1st King of the Coast SUP Unlimited Division Noosa Festival of Surfing
• Top 10 Malfunction SUP Division
• Top 6 Roar Industries SUP COMP
• 6th SUP Surfing Division • 3rd SUP Paddle Race • 5th Overall
1st Salt Water Festival 30 km Relay SUP Race 3rd Xcel Open Ocean Race Unlimited Open Men's 1st Harvey Bay SEQ Series OC1 Race 3rd Burleigh Ocean Challenge OC1

With so many events on in Melbourne almost makes one think about moving to live across the border !.

Sounds like an awesome event guys!

You guys are spoilt for races down there!

AA

PS said...

AA said...

Sounds like an awesome event guys!

You guys are spoilt for races down there!

AA

Any ideas as to why the "race and flatwater" scene seems to be so more developed than is Sydney or NSW ?.

Just a stab in the dark here but it could be because we don't have any surf beaches within 90 minutes drive of the city. Plenty of flat water though.

Update:

With Jamie Mitchell coming down and in response to the very successful Flood Relief Paddle Marathon organized by Jamie, his brother Justin and especially Paul Jackson from ROAR Industries, we have decided to also raise some much needed funds for the disaster in Queensland. (although on a much smaller scale, respect Jacko !)

1. We will be kindly asking all competitors to make a small donation when signing up.

2 . Andrew Allen from Fluid Distribution Australia (Quickblade & PSH) has kindly donated a top of the line Quickblade Elite Race Paddle (arguably the best race paddle on the market) to be raffled at the end of the comp by SUP VIC. All proceeds will be going to flood relief.

All other prizes donated by our sponsors Coreban, Naish, PSH, Cabrinha, GSI, Kialoa, Quickblade, Futures, Creatures, FCS and Balin, will be given away by lucky draw.

Hey Wizard, let's see what happens on the day. We might be able to talk Mike into it. I'll also try to get a donation from each of the exhibitors.

BTW each competitor will also get a free T-shirt, courtesy of Coreban !

Had a great day. The water was a bit 'sticky' as Jamie put it, which certainly kept newbs like me on our feet (or off as the case may be).

Can I say thanks to Woogie, Matt, Jamie, Jacko, Matt & Cam for their generosity in the Paddling clinics. About a dozen+ of us enjoyed some valuable instruction, and all those mentioned, and others (Simondo!) were eager to help us improve our techniques. Fantastic stuff!

This is why I love SUP. The spirit of generosity, the friendly and unpretentious paddlers and the great energy whenever we get together.

To have elite sportsmen giving their time and essentially giving us one-on-one tuition is to be applauded. Other sports could well take a page out of the SUP book.

Well done, and thanks guys.