BIG Clarence 100 - 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025 06:00 (GMT+11) - Sunday, October 12, 2025 11:00 (GMT+11)

Event info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Grafton, Australia
Registrations: 11
Registration closes: Thursday, October 9, 2025 23:59 (GMT+11)
Organized by: Coginwheel
Event website: www.clarence100.com.au
Event notes

 

Welcome to the 10th ANNIVERSARY of the mighty Clarence 100 !!! .....and this year also incorporating the Big Clarence PaddleBoard Classic (hence the "BIG Clarence 100" )

 

Please take time to read the notes below carefully.

There are notes specific to each event.

 

Each event hasentry options..

 

For those entering the Clarence 100, you can choose from the following:

 

 1) Full Distance - Individual, Double or Multi Paddler craft - The iconic Clarence 100 (actually 105.7km) where you paddle each stage of each day in full.

 2) Full Distance - Relay (Paddle each day) Each stage is divided into 2 legs (total 6 legs). Each relay paddler must paddle 1 leg of each day of their choice. Relay teams can compete as  single, double or multi paddler craft. (paddle each day but half the total distance) 

3) Full Distance - Two person (Dynamic Duo) This involves 2 people paddling the same craft class, working together to finish the course.Each member must complete the full distance . Finish times are Combined to create a total  time result. Entering option 3 takes the paddler out of contention for an  individual performance  award. There are no age classification for "Dynamic Duo" option. Each team competes against each other team irrespective of ages.

4) Single Stage - Individual, Double or Multi Paddler craft - Paddle just one, or two, of the three days (but not all three). Suited to the paddler who is time poor, or paddlers who have concerns about their ability to paddle all three days, but who still  want to be part of this iconic event. Select the day or days that you want to paddle and pay accordingly.

 

And for those entering the Paddleboard Classic, you can choose froom the following:

 

1) Paddleboard Classic Solo (26km) - starting at Maclean on Sunday morning, paddle the 26km to the finish line at Whiting Beach. Same course as Stage 3 Clarence 100 paddle.

2) Paddleboard Classic 2 Person Relay (26km) - also starting at Maclean on Sunday morning. First Paddler Changes out at same location as The Clarence 100 change out location . Second paddler finishes at same location as Clarence 100 finish location. In relay each paddler must paddle same type of paddle board and size.

Craft categories for Paddle Board Classicare SUP 14ft, Prone Unlimited, Prone 12ft, Prone 10.5ft.

Start time will be approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the Clarence 100 start time  at Maclean Pontoon and boat ramp on Sunday the 12th October.

Race sign on and safety briefing 

Will occur on Saturday afternoon 11th October  at "Whiting Beach" Yamba from from 5pm .  

 

 

CLARENCE 100  specific notes

Note, the age group for Double categories is determined by the age of the youngest paddler. If one of the paddlers is a junior then the age category is determined by the adult age.


Multi Paddler craft examples - K4, C6, OC3, OC6, DB10, DB20, etc.

 

Event sign on and briefing 

Will occur at The "Crown Hotel" Grafton  on Thursday afternoon 9th Oct. Starting at 5 pm. Expect safety Briefing to start at 6:pm.

 

To finish each stage of each day will require a concerted effort by the paddler. Our logistic safety support cannot maintain vigil for paddlers over an extended period beyond lunch time of each day. Please ensure you paddle , FAST NOT SLOW designed craft. Clarence 100 is not a leisurely paddle challenge.

 

Our philosophy has and always will be, take the paddle seriously but bring a casual attitude. Throughout the weekend there are great opportunities to enjoy the  local hospitality establishments and we encourage you to take advantage of this during the weekend. Dinner bookings are essential at all eateries. Organiser is not responsibile for making bookings.

 

There are lots of accommodation options that suit various budgets but ideally book in early to assist with your planning.

If you are a supporter and wish to be part of the event logistic helpers, let us know as we are always in need of some happy and enthusiastic helping hands.

 

Any queries about this logistic please send through an email and we will provide advice as necessary.

 

Event Fees

1) CLARENCE 100 early bird discounts apply up until August 31st . Fees are simple and standardised as follows. After discount period finishes, Clarence 100 Adult full event solo, team or relay member $180. Junior entrants 18 and under $120. Paddlers can also enter any single stage over the three days and the prices for these will reflect this option

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 2) BIG Clarence Paddle Board Classic early bird discount period applies up until August 31st. After this period Adults are $60 and Junior - $50.

 

Early entry to either event ensures you receive your nominated sizing for our complimentary race shirt.

Late entry will not provide this assurance.

 

*Attendance at the event  briefings the night before is not compulsory however if you are doing this race for the first time it will ensure your last minute queries get answered and you receive your race items therefore saving us and you the rush at the start point the next morning. 

 

IMPORTANT

This event does not provide individual participation insurance. It is Important for you to read, understand and sign the Event Waiver if you choose to participate and progress through registration process.

 

For updates on everything important in the lead up join and follow Instagram  and  Facebook page and Group  "The Clarence 100" or "Big Clarence Paddleboard Classic"

Any event media and relevent information regarding updates are communicated to paddlers and followers through the facebook platform .

 

EVENT PRESENTATION

Will occur at the "Yamba Golf Club"  (2 minute drive from finish point)  for both events from 1pm  and  light food will be provided during the occassion.

 

Always expect the unexpected with weather and river conditions.

Hope to see you there, and to share in the celebration of our 10th Anniversary.

 
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BIG CLARENCE 100

 

 EVENT WAIVER

 

In Consideration of the acceptance of my entry in “BIG CLARENCE 100” 2025 and BIG CLARENCE Paddleboard Classic.

  1. For myself ,my executors ,administrators, heirs  I hereby waive and release any  and all claims I may have against the Event Management and   their Event Partners, Officers ,Directors, Member ,Volunteers , Contracted labour  or assigns (“The Releases”) including any and all claims for personal injury ,death or damage to personal belongings caused by the negligence of any of them arising out of my participating in the event and its related activity, together with any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of any such claim whether valid or not.
  2. I hereby indemnify and hold harmless “The Releases” and each of them against any such claim that I or my guests or any one or more of my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successes and designs may have or asset against costs including legal fees with respect thereof.
  3. I hereby acknowledge that I have the sole responsibility for my personal possessions and effects and any athletic equipment during the “BIG CLARENCE 100” events and its related activities.
  4. I hereby acknowledge that participating in the “BIG CLARENCE 100”  paddle events carries with it potential hazards. I therefore release Event Management and   their Event Partners, Officers, Directors, Member, Volunteers, contracted labour or assigns (“The Releases”), of any liability resulting from injury or death during the event and its related activity.
  5. I hereby attest and verify that I am physically fit and have trained for this competition and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor.
  6. I hereby consent to receive treatment by any individual in any “Act of Good Faith” which may be deemed advisable to assist with any personal injury accident and or illness during the BIG CLARENCE 100” paddle event.
  7. I hereby acknowledge that event management has requested strongly the use of a suitable Personal Floatation Device during the event. This event comes with considerable personal risk to life health and safety. By not wearing a PFD I release the event management from any liability resulting from injury or death during the event or related activity that could have been prevented by the wearing of a PFD safety device
  8. By acknowledging this waiver, the participant also releases to event management any image or other media format that may contain the presence of the participant in any setting. All media produced by event management remains in ownership of event management and may be used for any advertising and marketing purpose ongoing at the management discretion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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