The 2025 PaddleNSW Harbour Racing Series is brought to you by PaddleNSW in partnership with Tango Charlie Lights. This race is hosted by the Manly Warringah Kayak Club
Race 1- The Ku-ring-gai Chase - is a NEW COURSE, with NEW LOCATION - please read Race Notes and check maps in their entirety.
Purchase a Race Pass and save on entry fees - 5, 4 and 3 Race Passes are available now via WebScorer, offering an extra saving of $5, $4 and $3 per race. Race passes are not transferable nor refundable.
After purchasing a Race Pass you need to enter your chosen event(s). To do this, sign back into your WebScorer account and choose the event you wish to enter from the drop-down menu. Then pay using your prepurchased Race Pass.
Paddlers can check their Race Pass purchase history on the "My Racer" profile page.
Paddlers who have not registered for specific events and are not part of the start list are unable to enter the event on the day (even though they prepurchased a Race Pass).
Early Bird entries close midnight Monday 26 May and all entries close 5.30pm Thursday 29 May. Entries are not available on the day.
Members of PA affiliated Clubs will need their PA Membership Number for entry. If you don't know your PA Membership number, contact PA Membership Services : Email - membership@paddle.org.au Phone: 1300 232 398 (Option 2) When entering your Membership details (Name, DOB, Member#) please enter the information in EXACTLY the format requested.
ALL paddlers must complete the event registration. For the avoidance of doubt, that means BOTH paddlers in a Double, and ALL paddlers in anything bigger.
Life Jackets and Leg Leashes are mandatory for all paddlers
Check-in from 7am to 8.15am
Race Starts 8:25am Wave 1 – Long Course: · Female: 50+ and older · Male: 60+ and older · All Juniors · All OC1 & 2, and Sea Kayak
8:35am Wave 2 – Long Course: • Female: Open & 40+ • Male: Open, 40+, & 50+ • All Double Skis
8:38am Wave 3 - Short Course: • All craft, all ages (including SUP)
Boat Numbers Collect boat numbers from paddler check-in. Return boat numbers immediately after you finish paddling. You need to bring your own Race Number holder. These can be purchased when you register or at the event. Remove old HR Series stickers from your craft before you participate in this series.
Race Briefing and Course Maps
Please read the race briefing carefully which will be attached here as soon as available:
Short and Long Course Maps attached here: Kurringai Chase Course Maps
Tango Charlie Lights