THANKS FOR ENTERING 2024 MARATHON #5 MANDURAH CANALS
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EVENT IS GOOD FUN BUT INVOLVES FOUR CROSSINGS OF WIDE & POTENTIALLY ROUGH ESTUARY. UNLESS YOU ARE VERY COMPETENT, ITS RECOMMENDED YOU RACE IN A SKI. ORGANISERS RESERVE RIGHT TO INSIST SOME PADDLERS COME IN A SKI. ANY K1 PADDLERS ENCOURAGED TO USE PFD.
Registration Notes:
Make sure PA number has PA in front and six digits, add zeros in front if it does not. Date of birth must be with hyphens e.g. PA291994, 1956-05-08.
Team Boats:
All register individually, name partner(s) family name only
Date: Sunday 21st Janruary
Location:
Blue Manna Boat Hire, 13B Dolphin Drive, Mandurah, close to the harbour and beach-front cafes. Bring the family for a great day out !!
Course Details:
Long course 12.2km, short course approx 7.0km, directions as per map, Short Course turns at Point #4, Guppy Course a circuit nearer the start.
Hazards:
Complicated Course: Turns in canals policed by Turn Marshalls with Hi-Vis Vests. Slower paddlers to start first & fast paddlers last to keep all together.
Boat Traffic, Choppy Water: Locals say there is a step, below water line, which will be good to stand on if you fall out.
Sun & Heat: Wear protective clothing, apply sun block, bring water to drink
Enquiries: Msg to Webscorer
Late Entry:
Rego closes at midnight on Thursday, 19th. Late entries at discretion of Race Director & could incur late entry fee.
Race Preparation:
Number on Boat: Ensure vertical & readable both sides. Number slots w suckers will be on sale $15
Parking:
Free at Blue Manna Boat Hire, 13B Dolphin Drive, Mandurah
Race Day Schedule:
Check in………………..7.30am
Volunteer briefing…......7.45am
Briefing…………………8.15am
Race Start……………...8.45am [Earlier if possible]
