Mr and Mrs Chickenstix will be cordially attending the Bridge to Bank Race and post race festivities. We look forward to seeing you all there. ( I should probably tell her though !!??)
Just confirmed, DC boards - Dale Chapman is coming across especially for the race. He will be partnered by WA's fastest female and State Rep Michelle England (she won't like me saying that - but she is!). Pretty impressive team!
NBA great - Luc Longley has also confirmed.
Entries filling quickly. Remember anyone can enter, all levels. This is a fun race and a great way to get into the SUP scene. Family friendly presentations at the Tradewinds and free food with entry fee!
Enter via - greggokerr@gmail.com and pay on the day.
If you are keen to enter but don't have a paddle buddy, post your interest and we should be able to team you up for race day .
My wife is looking for a partner And she can paddle
I now find out hockey final on Saturday now .
Don't worrie Jac we still good to go just the mix competition got a boost with Dale chapman and Michelle that will be a quick crew think dale should start at the causeway bridge
And she can paddle
Had a good warm up paddle today had basha & Lisa sandy j Clive & Hellen Jodie Julie and me few beers at the pub and paddled back had to deal with a few boat washs on the way back but all fun . All frothing for next week fun hope the weathers kind see you all there .
Hey Stimmo, great afternoon and Lisa really enjoyed the paddle, meeting the other girls as well and put any fears to rest that she might not make the distance next week!!! Looking forward to race
SB charts for sunday look perfect for a Narrows Bridge start with NE winds. However Willy Weather is saying SE for Sunday. I have found Willy Weather to be pretty good. I guess things can change a bit during the week and it could go either way and an easterly in general is a good result as the weather looks great.
Maybe Stimo or someone else has some experience in paddling the course in a SE be interested to know. Narrows to Pt Walter in a SE could be a bit side shore.
The course can be reversed depending on the conditions. We'll keep an eye on it toward the end of the week.
The best Finnish point will be the pub lot easier for all I think light head wind not to bad let's hope for some north
Check the numbers on race splitter really great going to be big
Hilly must be still sitting on the fence ? No surf and a chance of a drink
Wow 5 husband and wife teams thats gotta be a division in it's own right. Sadly Stimo refuses to race with his wife which would of boosted the division even more
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*UPDATE*
This one is for all the ladies who have entered in what has become WA's biggest race (participant wise). Morrison Clothing in Fremantle have kindly donated a $150 voucher as a door prize.
More race details to come this afternoon.
*IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Registration will take place on the eastern side of The Narrows Bridge from 8-8:30am. If you are planning on registering on the day please arrive early to allow for your details to be put into the system. On the day entries will be accepted $25 for SUP WA members and $35 for none SUP WA members. This entitles you to free food at the Tradewinds and all race and door prizes.
Race briefing will be at 8:30 at the start line for a 9am start (no later as a DoT requirement and to avoid boat traffic). Starting procedure will be explained on the day. As everyone has to register at the start everyone should be able to watch the start adding to the excitment and then head off to Pt Walter as needed.
Leashes are mandatory and will be inspected at the start and change over if two boards are being paddled. PFD's are at paddlers discretion but not compulsory.
Presentations will be at the Tradewinds at 1pm, however everyone is invited up from midday on and you must be there to win one of the many prizes kindly donated by our sponsors The Commonwealth Bank, SOS Surf, Tradewinds Hotel and Morrison Clothing.
All processes for change over will be explained on the day, but please keep in mind you may want to do the car shuffle prior to briefing to make sure you do not have to drive back to the start and miss out on presentations.
Team members who have paddled the first leg are more than welcome to accompany their team member in during the second legto the finish line.
It is not too late to enter with online entries closing midnight tomorrow night, otherwise and additional $5 for on the day entry.
Looking forward to an exciting day with 25 teams entered so far making it WA's biggest paddling fleet EVER! So get along and be part of another first presented by SUP WA.
Yes that's right Jac. It's called a wave start (it's an option on racesplitter) we start you in 3 waves 3 minutes apart and this time is deducted off your finish time. It's not handicapping its just managing a large group of paddlers so they are not strung out in a long line down the river and potentially interferring with ferry/boating traffic (from the DoT point of view). The Formula will be apllied to your finish time to determine the first 3 placegetters.
I think the plumber has been doing his sums, becasue you guys have a pretty competitive handicap.
just have had confirmation that the states best 14 foot paddler will be racing sunday
good to here think Mr DC is going to have his work cut out , and the rest of us as well .
hope its glassy like this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Good luck everyone i will get a wave for you all
Good seabreeze today. DW conditions will be on soon. Hope we have some real dw races this year.
Hi Hilly
The King Of The Cut - SUPWA State Downwinder Champs will be on the 8th of December - Dawesville Cut to Singleton Beach (20km). Just awaiting Aquatic Council approval ...save the date!
Hilly, had a good dw last week. Last note woulda been good and doin a run tonite. Looks like the dw conditions r here already. So good to be ocean paddling again. Scarbs to sorrento tonite if the wind comes if anyone's keen.
