Race #11 of the 2024 Paddler Winter Series will be held on Saturday 14 September on the Avon River in Christchurch, proudly hosted by the Arawa Canoe Club.
The Paddler Winter series is made up of 12 paddling races held over July- September. With something to suit all ages, craft and abilities in a fun, relaxed club environment, this series aims to keep paddlers active and connected over the winter months.
The Arawa event will be held on a flat and sheltered Avon River and will include 10km, 5km and 2.5km event options. It is open to all paddling craft- K1, multicraft boats (skis, multisport boats, sea kayaks, recreational craft), C1, SUP, Waka Ama and K2/Doubleskis/Waka ama doubles.
Race distances and Age groups/categories
2.5km race
12years & Under- all craft
5km race
14years & Under- K1
14years & Under - Multicraft (ski/multisport)
16years & Under- K1
16years & Under- Multicraft
16years & Under- Waka ama
16years & Under- Stand up Paddleboard
Recreational 5km - open to all craft/ages
Stand up Paddleboard- Open (17years & over)
C1- Open (17years & over)
10km race
K1- 18years & Under
K1- Open
K1- Masters* (35years & over)
Multi-craft - 18years & Under
Multi-craft - Open
Multi-craft- Masters (40years & over)
Waka ama single - 18years & Under
Waka ama single - Open
Waka ama single - Masters (40years & over)
K2/Double Skis/ 2person Waka
Age Divisions are based upon your age on 31st December 2024
*Masters age groups will be broken up, depending on sufficient numbers in each category. Master age groups are recognised in series results.
The Recreational 5km division is not a series division, but is there for people who want to get on the water, paddle/race but not do 10km.
Race Day Schedule:
8.30am- Registration
8.45am – Race Briefing
9am- Race starts
Prizegiving will be held as soon as possible following the race.
Entry Information
Entry Fees
CRNZ Club Members- $10
Non-Club Members- $15
Enter online now!
Online entries will close 12pm Friday 13th September.
On the day entries will be allowed but will include a late entry fee. Organisers appreciate early entry for planning purposes.
Paddler Winter Series information
The 2024 Paddler Winter series is made up 12 paddling races around New Zealand to keep all paddlers active and connected over the winter months, culminating in the double points season finale in Rotorua on 28th September.
A paddler's series points will be the total of their best THREE race points. Compete in 3 or more series races and go in the draw to win a $300 Travel Voucher thanks to World Travelers Gisborne!
For full series information including event dates, series points and division details- https://www.paddler.nz/winterseries