Cammo, the course will be clearly marked and outlined before the race.
There will also be a lead paddler to follow so you don't get lost!

Bnaccas said...

Cammo, the course will be clearly marked and outlined before the race.
There will also be a lead paddler to follow so you don't get lost!

No probs but I'm 99.9% sure I'll have quite a few paddlers to follow this year.

PTWoody said...

ockanui said...

based on Dave's d/w yesterday he would surely move up to be a contender, with the dark horse Camo set to move up to the front of the field also....

Dave is on microphone duties, sadly.

Now that is clever handicapping

lfrenchy2007 said...

Tickets booked now I just Need to find my 4/3 wetsuit so I don't freeze in that Melbourne water. And a board to use on the day looking forward to it, sounds like its going to be a good day

That's great.. You will not need a wettie .. Honest .. We never use them for flat water paddling on the bay.

DJ

Prize update.

Apart from trophies, vouchers and a bunch of other prizes we wanted to let you know that Highly Tuned Athletes are kindly donating 3 of the latest Garmen multi sport watches/devices. The 910XT value at about $450.

http://www.highlytunedathletes.com.au/Garmin-Forerunner-910XT-HRM.html

There will be one to first Male and first Female across the line.

The third watch is the fun one for the majority who don't think they can win. This one goes to the "extra-ordinary" act of the day. Now we will leave that to your imagination!!
The forecast is looking great for Sunday. We hope to see you there
Dave

DavidJohn said...

.. At this stage the weather is looking good..

DJ

Don't jinx it, this is Melbourne

angie pangi said...

Looking forward to coming down this friday. Please order some nice weather for the race

Xx angie

Judging by last Sunday, you guys seem to like windy 30 knot cross shore, choppy, with a close out dump right on the beach. Not sure if we can replicate that, but we'll see what we can do.

What sort of course will this be ? Point to point , out and back or a circuit ?

It's more of a quadrangle than a rectangle really. About 3.9km each lap.

Rego is from 7.30am.

Good job Mike.

DJ

Teeps said...

T-shirts are in... Modelled very humbly by SUP VIC President PT Woody. The female tees are different cut and slightly different in colour. We have all sizes from Fem XS through to Male XXL. Free to each registered competitor in both Elite 8km and Social 2km Paddle events.

Somebody feed that man a STEAK!!!

silvatongue said...

Will there be any demo boards available to use in the race?

You would want to jump in early with either Ian at Starboard or Warwick at RPS as there are a few race boards floating about.

The Great Melbourne Paddle is now officially the opening race of the VICTORIAN FLAT WATER SUP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES!!!


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22191429/VFWSCS

SUP VIC team up with Surfing Victoria to present the inaugural Victorian Flat Water Sup Championship Series

Victoria's largest Stand Up Paddle Organisation, SUP VIC (Stand Up Paddle Victoria Inc.) has teamed with Victoria's premier surf sporting body, Surfing Victoria, to present the inaugural Victorian Flat Water SUP Championship Series.

The five-race series commences with the Great Melbourne Paddle this Sunday 4th December at Green Point, Brighton Beach.

The Flat Water Championship Series will combine SUP VIC's signature event, with key races from other clubs, promoters and retailers along Port Phillip Bay.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22191429/VFWSCS_partners

The series will work on a points accrual system, with entry and placing in each race counting towards the final crowning of the Victorian Flat Water SUP Champion at the end of the season.

Competitors will accrue their three highest point scoring rounds, culminating in acknowledgement of the state champion for flat water in each category at the Surfing Victoria SUP State Titles in Torquay on 26th February, 2012.

"We are delighted to partner with Surfing Victoria in this championship series, combining each of the longest running Victorian stand up paddle races at several iconic bayside beaches" said SUP VIC President Paul Harrington.

"In this inaugural championship season, we are especially pleased to welcome the promoters of all the major events, including RPS the Boardstore, SHQ Boardsports, The ZU, and SUP HQ".

"With the championship decided over five rounds, we are certain to see some intense racing in all categories and the crowning of very deserving state champions."

Categories will include:

Men's Open (Unlimited)

Women's Open (Unlimited)

Men's 12'6" and under

Women's 12'6" and under

Senior Men's (45+)

Senior Women's (45+)

Junior Boys (Under 18)

Junior Girls (Under 18)


The Victorian Flat Water Championship Series consists of five races over the 2011-12 summer:

Dec 4 - SUP VIC / Starboard Great Melbourne Paddle - Green Point, Brighton Beach

Jan 22 - THE ZU Spirit of ZuMania Race - West St.Kilda to Port Melbourne

Jan 26 - SUP HQ Port Phillip Cup - St Kilda Beach

Feb 12 - SHQ Race To The Cerberus - Sandringham Beach

Feb 18 - RPS/Starboard King Of The Cerb - Half Moon Bay / Black Rock



For more information, contact SUP VIC:

info@supvic.com

or visit the SUP VIC website: www.supvic.com

If I knew more about Statistics, I would run a tote! But some rogue Queensland visitors might stuff me up. But that raises another question... I'd guess that a Queenslander can't win the Vicco State Titles?

Simondo said...

If I knew more about Statistics, I would run a tote! But some rogue Queensland visitors might stuff me up. But that raises another question... I'd guess that a Queenslander can't win the Vicco State Titles?

If a rogue Queenslander wants to come to all 5 events and win them all, I would not have a problem with them being crowned series champion. The points system is going to be based on a Surfing Victoria model where every entrant scores points. We will publish the details soon.