Here is a bit of an update so you can decide if you want to take up the challenge.

Course:
After much deliberation, it has been decided that the SUPs will do the full 25km course and not a shortened version. Overwhelmingly, everyone I have spoken to, who has competed in the events so far, are in favour of doing the full course. So it is going to be a "challenge". At this stage the SUPs will start 30mins earlier than the skis, at 2.30PM, so it is likely there should be a decent bit of wind assistance. However, we reserve the right the change the course due to safety issues (or just common sense).

Qualifying criteria:
We have decided to have "unofficial" qualifying criteria for the race as we do not want novice paddlers turning up on the day to "have a go". The criteria is simple. You have completed 2 10km ocean races in the last 12 months. The easiest way to meet this criteria is compete in the last 2 Oceanseries events at Narrabeen and Manly. Although we want good numbers for the race, we do not want inexperienced paddlers competing. If you are inexperienced, it might be better getting another year of Friday night Twilight races under the belt before having a go at this one. IF UNSURE ABOUT THIS PM OR CALL ME (0403 260 200).

Series Prizes:
We take your best 3 scores from the 6 races. The 20 Beaches is double points so you would need to count this to win.
The prizes are airtickets to do the Doctor in Perth on Jan 21, 2012.
Categories are 12'6, Unlimited and girls.
We have just added an airticket for the girls. We have only had 3 different girls (all from outside Sydney) compete in the series so far (thanks Ali for flying down to the last race) but the quality is high and we are hoping to encourage the girls to compete at the 20 Beaches for this prize.

Series Draw:
Airticket to do the Doctor and a Starboard Race 12'6 to do it on.
You need to have done 3 races in the series to be eligible. Pretty good odds on this one.
Additionally, their will be further prize draws provided by WindsurfnSnow.

Prizemoney:
Apart from the the generous product contribution Starboard have made, they have made it possible to offer prizemoney on this years 20 Beaches.
Total prizemoney is $2,500 and will be split as follows:
12'6:
$1,000 ($600, $300, $100)
Unlimited:
$1,000 ($600, $300, $100)
Girls:
$500 ($300, $150, $50)

MORE DETAILS AT: http://online.oceanseries.com.au/pages/oceanseries-events/20-beaches.php

angie pangi said...

hhhmmm, could be a good one to get to.
X angie

Ang - if you, jacko,ali and any of your other crew do the last 3 races, you get a crack at airticket, prizemoney and main draw...

...and hopefully some nice downwind runs

G'day Kissa
The 20 beaches sounds like a great race are you paddling in the SUP division.
A big southerly buster with a straight south swell would make for a great Downwind Race.
Do competitors have to wear a PFD or is that only for the shemales.
How much is the entry fee.
Can you still qualify for the 25k race if people like myself don't do the oceanseries events

I'll try and come down see how the finances are as it'll be around $1,200 round trip.
Flights
Surf Cargo
Beer, Food
Accommodation
Car Hire

WOW that's a great prize pool Kissa, well done mate, the S.u.p, ers in Sydney and beyond are very lucky to have you promoting the sport with such gusto, let's hope the wind gods smile on us.