2018 Marathon 02 Moore River Race

Sunday, November 18, 2018 09:30 (GMT+8)

Event info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Guilderton, Australia
Registrations: 110
Registration closes: Friday, November 16, 2018 15:00 (GMT+8)
Organized by: MarathonWA, Race Director Chris Hollier
Event website: http://www.wa.canoe.org.au/
Event notes
MARATHON No. 2 - THE MOORE RIVER RACE
& MIXED K2 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Second race of the Paddle WA SunSmart Marathon Series. Open to all, club membership not required. This is a good race for beginners.

The river has shallow water and obstacles [logs]. Trailing rudders are recommended.

Team boat members register separately, enter mates names in entry.
Last opportunity to pay season prepaid. Rego closes Fri mid-day.

RACE LOCATION:
Guilderton 94km, 1hr 12mins North of Perth CBD
Start/Finish: Guilderton Boat Ramp.

RACE DAY SCHED:
Check-in: Sun 18 Nov 8:00 – 9:00 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Race Start: 9.30 am
SAFETY, HAZARDS & POINTS OF NOTE:
Boat traffic throughout course.
Championship classes to have medals awarded & to earn extra Paddler-of-Year Points.
Moore River Foreshore is a DOG FREE AREA
There are now parking meters at Guilderton foreshore
Sun and heat: Apply sun block, bring water
Life jackets are recommended

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Long Course [11.3km]:
Start nr Guilderton Boat Ramp, paddle up past Diamond Island at 3 km, on right, continue upstream to island 500m past boat ramp at Barragoon Road. Turn anti-clockwise around island.

Return downstream, passing Diamond Island on left. Finish line is at start location.

Short Course [6.5km]:
Turn anti-clockwise at buoy just before Diamond Island, return to start.

Guppy Course:

From start line, paddle upstream to the last buoy opposite Sand Dunes. Land on beach, run up sand dune around mark (separate marks for U10s & U12s ) Paddle back downstream to Finish Line, same place as Start.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Not racing ? Injured? Partner of a racer ? Want to find out what it is all about ? Consider volunteering. Register below and we will contact you.
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