If anyone's holding back due to the weather "don't" it's looking fantastic!!!!!
Sunny (1-2 ft waves, light NW winds in the morning and a light NE sea breeze fluffing up around 1pm)
Happy days crew!!!
Current forecast is for 3 knot winds and 0.8m waves. Coolum will still produce a small wave but this should be fantastic conditions on this forecast for all levels of ability.
Yep, given the current long range forecast we couldn't have asked for more favourable conditions!!
We have some solid media coverage lined up for the race and there will be a lot of industry folk there watching over the 2 mornings.
So if you are a sponsored rider or wanting to make a name for yourself, this weekend is going to get you some great exposure.
And for the rest of us folk that just want to do our best and have some fun! We can look forward to getting some great pictures of ourselfs in action!
See ya next weekend!
Keep those regos coming. Entries are looking good so far...
It is only with great numbers can we hope in this sport to gain sponsors to pay the cost of such events. If you have thought about it then enter now.
Surfing Queensland will be sending through the list of competitors on Thursday. For logistic reasons please register by then.
Hi Teatree
You can but they are dearer at the gate. I still have 4 tickets left at $85 if you want one (or four)
All tickets through the club need to be collected on Saturday at the commentators tent. None for sale there.
Hi teatree
Yep Kids no worries,
Last year they had a fenced off section to keep the kids out of the adult section, or is it the other way around?
Seriously it was well set up because there is kids /no beer drinking side, and then the other side was the adult/beer drinking side. So fun for all. Should be a great night out.
need to check wth some others will let you now.
Going over to Pico's tomorrow night to grab the tickets. Will need to know before I go.
Over 50 entered in the race so far. Going to be a battle large. Entries are still open on the SQ website.
Slight format change to ensure good racing in all divisions as some divisions have smaller numbers then others.
Women
2 Race Format.
Round one will be 3 laps. This race will have $300 for first place and also will be used to work out the winners of the over 40's and Over 50's.
All will be included in the Open race.
Round Two will be the final and a 2 lap race. A number of women will be eliminated from round one. This number will be advised on the day. Prize money here will be $400 and a bonus $100 if the same person wins both.
Men
3 Race Format
Round one will be 3 laps. This race will have $200 for first place and also will be used to work out the winners of the over 40's and Over 50's.
This race will have the Beer Can for older crew and cash can for the Opens.
Approximately 12 Paddlers (confirmed on the day) will be eliminated from the event after this race. The rest will advance to round two.
Round Two will be a 2 lap race with the bottom 12 or so being eliminated from the event. $300 for first place.
Round Three: The Final. This is a 2 lap race with $400 for first place.
B Final
Anyone man or Woman that does not make their final can race in the B Final. This will be a two lap race.
Gu Will have a drinks tent in the area competitors stand between round. We ask that all racers not eliminated from the round immediately place their paddle back on the starting line after they finish.
The above changes have been made to ensure a good spectacle and from the feedback received from many racers. We appreciate your input.
Jonsey is currently working out the heat draws for the surfing events on Sunday. These will be available on the day.
See you all there
Hey Swanie, don't forget Jake and Dylan from the Goldie. Two very quick paddlers!!
Also don't forget about Molly Walker the 19yr old from the Goldie, she is fast atm on her new LE naish and will be one to watch for too.
X angie
trying to tick all the boxes right for this week end
Over 50's : done long time ago
Over 10" : just got it
Since I think it is the first SUP surfing contest with an over 10" category, dale decided to make 2 10" models, (one more nose rider that the other) and to simply call them DC Coolum so that this event will be remembered at being the 1st one to propose this category 
I entered in the under 10ft division is it too late to change to over 10? Only reason I entered the under is cause i didnt have an over 10 board.
Hey Al, I think you might mean over 10' not over 10".
Though I would like to see you or anyone SUP a 10" board.
ET.
Although I would make them look good at least!
with the masters joining the open classes will the first two heats of the girls be run back to back ? than the guys races? and do you have a time on race starts with this new format ? Just trying to plan when i have to leave the goldie. Thanks
Although I would make them look good at least!
Hey Swannie, Are you changing the rules? It was entry for one division only in the surfing.
Condisions are excellent for racing, NW 4k 1-2 foot swell......... Giddy up!!!!
Racing will be kicking off at 8ish
You can enter on the day
