Venue:
Kaiti Beach, Gisborne
Date:
Sat 29th Mar - Sat 29th Mar 2014
Distance:
3km- 15km
Host:
Horouta Waka Hoe Club Inc.
Battle of the Paddles race coming to Gisborne at the end of March at Kaiti Beach. So grab your paddle and head down/up for a weekend of fun racing and catch up with friends.
Event open to Stand up paddle, waka ama (W6/W2/W1), paddle boards and surf skis. With races varying from 3km to 15km depending on type of paddle. Also includes highlight of the day mixed W6 race and paddle relay races.
Trophy goes to the club with the most points. $$ and spot prizes up for grabs.
$35 per person (for one race) Includes race cap (first 80 registrations), meal @ event & Prizegiving
$5 for an extra races, you can enter as many as you want
$25 for juniors
$ 5 for paddleboards (doesn't include hat & meal)
$15 for meal ticket
Race Plan @ Kaiti Beach (GISBORNE YACHT CLUB)
6.30am Registrations & Safety checks
7.30am Karakia & Race briefing
8.00am W6 Men 15km
8.05am Surf ski Men 10km
8.10am W1/W2 10km Women
8.15am SUP Women 5km
10.00am W6 novice / juniors 10km
10.05am Paddleboards 3km
12.00pm W6 Women 15km
12.05pm Surf ski women 5km
12.10pm W1/W2 Men 10km
12.15pm SUP Men 5km
2.00pm W6 Mixed 5km (3 men / 3 women)
2.10pm 4 person Relay 2km (500m swim : 500m SUP : 500m run : 500m paddle board or W1)
5.00pm Prizegiving at Gisborne-Tatapouri Fishing-Club
LIMITED WAKA available so register as soon as possible.
Clubs bringing your own waka, we have secured storage available, that will have security person on site. To book a spot contact [email protected]
CUT OFF DATE: Wednesday 26th March. Late entries $10 per person and subject to waka availability
Come to Gisborne challenge the World Champions & National Marathon champions at their home ground.
Any queries please email [email protected]
Panui, course map, registration form and flyer attached.
For more information go to facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/623879177659657/
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