NORDIC KAYAKS BEACH TO BEACH OCEAN PADDLE
Hosted by Mooloolaba Paddlers Inc and TOM The Outrigger Man
Welcome to the Nordic Kayaks Beach to Beach Ocean Paddle, hosted on the beautiful Sunshine Coast by Mooloolaba Paddlers.
COURSE INFORMATION
The race will start at either Moffat Beach or Mudjimba Beach, depending on wind conditions, and finish at Mooloolaba Beach. In the event of inclement weather, an adjusted course will be held at Mooloolaba Spit as part of our contingency plan.
📍 For full course maps and details, please visit the "Course Details" section on our website.
REGISTRATION
Register as Individual (Single) if paddling solo.
For team entries (Double Ski, OC2, OC3, OC6), select Team, choose your craft type, and then select your gender category (Male, Female, or Mixed).
SIGN-ON & RACE DAY CHECK-IN
Location: Race sign-on will take place at the start line (either Moffat or Mudjimba – to be confirmed based on conditions).
Final confirmation of the start location will be announced at 5:00 PM on Friday via:
✅ Facebook
✅ Email
✅ Event Website
Sign-on/Check-in: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Race Briefing: 10:00 AM
WAVE STARTS
There will be 3 wave starts. Any updates will be posted on Facebook and sent via email.
Wave 1 (10:30 AM): Prone Boards & SUPs
Wave 2 (10:40 AM): Outriggers
Wave 3 (10:50 AM): Ocean Skis, Spec Skis, and Double Skis
Start is a deep-water start between two buoys.
SAFETY RULES & REQUIREMENTS
By entering the Nordic Kayaks Beach to Beach 16km Ocean Paddle, all paddlers agree to comply with the following:
✅ PFDs
Skis: Must wear jacket-style PFDs
SUPs, Prone, and Outrigger paddlers: Must wear bum-bag style inflatable life jackets or jacket-style PFDs
✅ Communication & Tracking
All single and double ski/outrigger craft must carry a smoke flare or waterproof phone
All paddlers must carry a mobile phone with the Webscorer App installed for GPS tracking
Leashes must be worn at all times
A hi-vis shirt, singlet, or PFD must be worn during the race