Event Description

If you enjoy the social atmosphere of paddling, if you enjoy the sun, the sand and the waves, then this event if for you!

This 4km knock-out loop course on the Bay at Easten Beach, Geelong, will test paddlers of all abilities, from beginner to advanced.

There will be four main events on race day:

* A Grade
* B Grade
* C Grade
* D Grade

The team at Outlaw Paddling will put all paddlers into their appropriate grades.

Prizes:

1) Top three place getters in each grade will be awarded a prize.

2) Fastest male and female paddlers on ocean racing skis under 20ft (e.g. Fenn XT, Epic Sport, all specs and plastic skis) and OC1s, as well as OC6 teams, will be awared $100 cash prizes! Please note there must be five or more of the same craft racing for cash to be awarded. If there are fewer than five people, a non-cash prize will be awarded instead.

3) Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female in the Over 40s, Over 50s and Under 20s categories.

4) Prizes will be awarded to the fasted SUP and paddleboarders.

Knock-out format explained:

Example: 20 competitors sign up to compete in the C Grade (AKA Experience Plus)

* 1st race 20 paddlers start and the top 12 go through to the next round.
* 2nd race 12 paddlers start and the top six go through to the next round.
* 3rd race six paddlers start and finish order determines final results

REGISTRATION AND PRESENTATIONS

Eastern Beach Geelong - look out for the tent and kayaks, SUPs and paddleboards.
EVENT SCHEDULE

8.00 am: Late registrations

8.45 am: Race briefing

9.00am: Race 1 Start A Grade

9:05am: Race 1 Start B Grade

9:10am: Race 1 Start C Grade

9:15am: Race 1 Start D Grade

9:30am: Race 2 Start A Grade

Kayak Hire

Peak Adventure will be supplying kayaks to hire at a great price of only $30, which can include kayak, life jacket, paddle leash and paddle. To find out more, please follow the link here:

SAFETY

All competitors MUST wear a PFD, and leashes/leg ropes must be attached from your boat to you. If you come off, you have to be connected to your craft - please do this for your own safety.