The Big Board Paddle
4km Surf Board Paddle
also part of
Great Ocean Craft Classic
Date:
Saturday, 7th February 2009
Race Internet Registrations:
Close: Midnight 6th February 2009
Please note: To register here, click on the
Register button and complete form and payment.
Register in Person: You can register in person on the
day - You must register at least 1 hour before race start.
4 km Big Board Paddle Race Categories:
Surfboard 7-10 foot and less than 3 1/4 inches thick
16+ Open (Male & Female)
Race schedule:
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Craft Scrutineering at Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club
2:40pm Race Briefing
2:50pm Race Start
. Single Surf Ski/kayak (2-laps)
. Outrigger Canoe OC-6 (2-laps)
2.55pm Race Start
. Double Surf Ski/kayak (2-laps)
. Surfboard (7-10 foot) (1-lap)
3.00pm Race Start
. Surf Boat (2-laps)
3.02pm Race Start
. Stand-Up Paddle Board (1-lap)
3.05pm Race Start
. Surf Life Saving Racing Malibu
(1-lap)
Race Description:
The Big Board Paddle is a 4km surfboard paddling race.
The race requires competitors to negotiate moderate (<4ft)
breaking waves on 2 occasions.
The course is 1-lap of a 4km triangle course set out with marker buoys
in front of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club.
The start will be a standing beach start with the craft at the waters
edge.
The finish will be a 30m run up the beach.
GREAT OCEAN CRAFT CLASSIC
The Big Board Paddle is also a part of an overall Great Ocean Craft Classic
race, where each race category has a handicapped start time.
Winner of the Great Ocean craft Classic title will be the first craft
over the finish line.
4 km Craft Classic Race (1-lap) Categories:
1. Surfboard (7 - 10 foot)
2. Stand-Up Paddle Board
3. Surf Life Saving Racing Malibu
8 km Craft Classic Race (2-laps) Categories:
4. Outrigger Canoe (OC-6)
5. Single Surf Ski/kayak
6. Double Surf Ski/kayak
7. Surf Boat
Competitors can enter and collect prizes in only ONE category. Once a competitor has competed in the event, they cannot change categories.
Prizes/Medallions will be awarded to ALL RACE CATEGORIES (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
Race
Confirmation & Race Kit:
Check-in for Race Confirmation and pick up your Race Kit (including Race
Number) from 7.00am – 1:30pm on Saturday 7th February 2009 or 7:30pm
– 10:30pm on Friday 6th February 2009 at the Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving
Club.
Race Rules:
• Competitors must follow the designated
set course, which is manned by water marshals and surf lifesavers.
• Competitors MUST be attached to their surfboard via a
leg rope approved by race officials.
• Competitors are only permitted to paddle once. No multiple category entries are allowed.
• No extraneous aids are allowed. This includes, but is not limited to fins and personal support teams.
• Wetsuits are permissible.
• Competitors will be required to have an official mark and race number on their arm, which must remain on the individual throughout the event. No competitor shall be recorded as a finisher, unless carrying the official mark and number on their arm.
• Organisers reserve the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.
• Protests must be made in writing and given to the Race Director within fifteen minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. All decisions of the Race Director will be final.
• Race officials shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without the risk of injury.
• Each entrant must sign the indemnity declaration
on the Entry Form before the event. If under 18, the parent or guardian
must sign. The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry
at any time.
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Registration Costs:
Early Bird Registration:
Closes on midnight
15 January 2009
$25 per Entry
Registrations from
16 January 2009
$30 per Entry
