Quick Update (1st race Sept 17):

- online entries now available (sorry for delay)

- The first race will be on Saturday the 17th of September at Dee Why. It will be around 6-7km long. Really interesting course. The course will adjusted according to wind direction.

- There is a surf expo at this race which will include just about anything related to paddling - surf skis, paddles, OCs and of course SUP.

- STARBOARD will have a tent at the expo. Rod is bringing down the Starboard trailer so plenty of surf sups and race sups to try out. Sam will also be bringing his demo Starboards which include the 14ft Ace race boards. These things are amazing. Can't believe how quick they are downwind!

- I suggest you register for the series rather than the race due to the package deal. $200 gets you a series prize and entry into the draw for a carbon paddle. Do 3 races including the 20 Beaches and go into a the draw for a trip to Perth to do the Doctor Race AND get a Starboard 12'6 Race Board to do it on. Given I don't expect huge numbers for the first SUP 20 Beaches, your odds are pretty good.

- If you do not yet have a raceboard, give Sam a call at windsurfnsnow. He can arrange something on a first in / best dressed basis.

- Let me know if you have any questions.

What time is it?

Seems like a good crew is planning to do the race which is great. The forecast is looking good. Sunny and warm. Should be a nice DW run from Longy to Curl Curl with about a 2km paddle along the cliffs to the finish. All up, about 6-7km.

If you haven't entered for the series, on-line entries close tomorrow (Thurs) night. There are only about 6 pre-entered for the series at this stage so pretty good odds to win the Carbon Starboard paddle which will be drawn on Saturday. Also, alot cheaper to enter series than each race.

There is over $10,000 in prizes for this series so pretty good chance you will easily get your $200 series pass back.

BTW - PFDs are required which is a pain in the arse but most of the ocean races now require them. Believe me, I have fought this thing for years but having now raced plenty of times with them on it is not as bad as I thought it would be. Dean Gardiner at OceanPaddler has good ones at a reasonable price and really looks after the local SUP crew. He is at Manly - oceanpaddler.com/contact-us/

Bugger - I don't have a PFD.

goatman said...

You can borrow mine.

But then what will you use?

Going Mtn Biking Sam.

Dan, Casso wouldn't fit into a small

In for the series yewwww. Kissa, what type pfd is it that is the min requirement ?

Swanie said...

This looks Fantastic. You are lucky down there. This is something that we would like to achieve in QLD.

Well done to the organisers down there.

If anyone from interstate us keen to race there are plenty of charter boards available.
Sam.

It looks like Type 3 is a just waterski jacket/impact vest, Type 1 is the full on life preserver:

(a) PFD Type 1s were previously referred to as 'life jackets': however, this term is more correctly applied to the type of lifesaving equipment carried on ships and other commercial vessels.

PFD Type 1. PFD Type I complying with the requirements of AS 1512 provides a high level of buoyancy and is designed to maintain the wearer in a safe floating position, ie. with the body inclined backwards from the vertical with the nose and mouth clear of the water. The bulk of the PFD Type I plus the fact that a buoyant collar is often incorporated can make it awkward to move about freely or swim for any distance while wearing one. They are generally recommended for use in pleasure boats which may venture beyond sheltered waters or where the wearer is at risk of sustaining injuries which may impede the wearer's ability to swim, such as in power boat racing.

(b) PFD Type 2s were previously known as 'buoyancy vests'.

PFD Type 2. A PFD Type 2 complying with the requirements of AS 1499 provides sufficient buoyancy to assist the wearer to maintain his or her head above the water but not as much as a PFD Type 1. It is less bulky than a PFD Type 1 making it more suitable for applications where the wearer needs to move around or swim. A PFD Type 2 is generally recommended for use by dinghy sailors, board sailors, water skiers and other people who are at risk of short term immersion in sheltered waters and therefore need to wear a PFD for an extended period of time.

Some PFD Type 2s are designed for specific purposes such as canoeing or board sailing and therefore include additional features to suit the application.

(c) PFD Type 3s were previously known as "Buoyancy Garments".

PFD Type 3. A PFD Type 3 complying with the requirements of AS 2260 provides a similar amount of buoyancy to that of a PFD Type 2, but PFD Type 3s are permitted to carry a wider range of colours than just the high visibility colours permitted for PFD Types 1 and 2. This lends itself to a wider range of styles amongst PFD Type 3s including buoyant and wetsuits and PFD's in fashion colours.
PFD Type 3s are generally recommended for use by water skiers and other people who are at risk of short-term immersion in sheltered waters where assistance is immediately on hand.

goatman said...

Dan, Casso wouldn't fit into a small

Are you having a go at him or me?

Thanks mate - what have you got?

Guys - re the PFD thing - the way to go is getting one that doubles as a camel back. I have one and it is great.
Dean Gardiner currently has these in stock at his shop if you want to get one.
He will give SUP paddlers doing Saturday's race a discounted price.
Just give him a call on 0427 171 403 so he can pass on your name to Yanda at shop for a discount when you pick it up. See ya Saturday.

PFD purchased. Full series registered. Let's go!

Am bringing down some of deans vests to the race tomorrow if anyone is struggling to find oone.
Sam.

pete joseph said...

I will need a miracle doing a 12 hour till 2am with minimal training it's all about the board tomorrow

you will smash it as usual mate. Be good to get all the boys together again....

Such a cool morning, and great bunch of paddlers getting amongst it :)

Sammy got a cracker in...I was taking good care with the bullet on that run in :)