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(Possibly) The Worlds First Night SUP Race

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Created by Mfogs > 9 months ago, 30 Apr 2013
Mfogs
15 posts
30 Apr 2013 9:04AM
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Here is a clip from the night race which was held on Saturday in Auckland..great event, and a very surreal paddling experience

pohaku
NSW, 851 posts
30 Apr 2013 11:12AM
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Mfogs said...

Here is a clip from the night race which was held on Saturday in Auckland..great event, and a very surreal paddling experience




looks unreal!

GizzieNZ
4103 posts
30 Apr 2013 9:47AM
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Very glossy vid....nice to see that not all were dedicated flatwater/race boards....looked fun

Goochi
WA, 846 posts
30 Apr 2013 10:02AM
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Looks cool. I think you might find the Hawkesbury Classic (111km overnight) is a contender for first night race.

Piros
QLD, 7064 posts
30 Apr 2013 12:11PM
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Looks like a really well run event , nice video as well.

Snowie
NSW, 149 posts
30 Apr 2013 12:20PM
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Goochi said...
Looks cool. I think you might find the Hawkesbury Classic (111km overnight) is a contender for first night race.



I prefer not to think of that as a race - it'll do your head in.

Mfogs
15 posts
30 Apr 2013 10:22AM
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I did say possibly, and to be fair to the organisers they promoted it that way as well

It was slick, the venue was St Marys Bay which is right beside Westhaven Marina in Aucklands CBD, which made it very accessible and also sheltered! There were different categories which catered for all from novice through to the hardcore.

A few Olympic sailors competed, and that helped to attract a news crew and meant it was featured in the sports section of the following nights national news.

Bring on next year and some night vision googles.

surfanimal
NSW, 1650 posts
30 Apr 2013 5:01PM
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Makai Paddlers had night races last August in Burrill Lake south of Ulladulla (NSW).

Was a great night racing under spotlights.






Wezzy
WA, 221 posts
30 Apr 2013 3:07PM
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Piros said...
Looks like a really well run event , nice video as well.


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Great filming and edit!!

Kieranr
NSW, 526 posts
30 Apr 2013 7:55PM
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That looks awesome!!!

MichelleN
VIC, 46 posts
1 May 2013 10:09AM
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Love this idea! Can we do one?

rps
VIC, 605 posts
1 May 2013 9:09PM
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Hey Michelle, we train in the dark 3 mornings a week!
It's fun

ShireSUP
NSW, 982 posts
1 May 2013 9:29PM
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How good would that be on the best harbour in the world - a still autumn night on Sydney Harbour

Someone organise it!!!!

and Kieran you should get a crew to go to the Makai Paddle weekend in ulladulla Chris posted, a great weekend

Kieranr
NSW, 526 posts
1 May 2013 9:56PM
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Makai paddle sounds like fun for sure........I'm in!!

JB Mel
QLD, 297 posts
2 May 2013 8:36AM
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Keep your eyes on the breeze. The Shoalhaven Spring Festival is on in October & we are considering some night sprint racing on the river to keep the crowds entertained!
And yes, the Makai Paddlers event at Burrill lake, Ulladulla was fab!

MichelleN
VIC, 46 posts
2 May 2013 9:36AM
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rps said...
Hey Michelle, we train in the dark 3 mornings a week!
It's fun


Yep, I'm, aware. I even tried meeting you all there one morning, but, from here, that means leaving at 4.30am. Still asleep so got lost. Even the GPS threw it's 'hands' up in despair. By the time I showed up you guys were bouncing between those bouys so fast all I could do was wave. Still had fun, but .... realised I'm never going to keep pace.

Wetspot
ACT, 43 posts
3 May 2013 8:15PM
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We ran a 24 hour race four years ago here in sunny old Canberra. Nothing like the laps at around 3-4 in the morning to challenge the balance and timing. It's on again this November if anyone is up for a fun night.

cel23
QLD, 175 posts
4 May 2013 5:01PM
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Fantastic edit! Great song. Would love to see something like over here in Aus.



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