2025 Double Barkers

Sunday, May 25, 2025 08:15 (GMT+8)

Event info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Ascot, Australia
Registrations: 90
Registration closes: Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 (GMT+8)
Organized by: MarathonWA
Event website: https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Marathon-6-Double-Barkers.pdf
Event notes

Enter 2025 Double Barkers Race, Sunday 25th May 

 

Check in at 07.00, Start at 08.15 or ASAP after

 

Longer race, good preparation for Avon Descent, also a good opportunity to accumulate points for Paddler of the Year, Double or Single

 

Preorder a $8 Roast Beef or Veggie roll for after the race from Swan Cafe !

 

FREE entry & Ice Creams for U14/12/U10, no need to register, just come on the day !

 

Note we still have Tee Shirts, Fleeces & Hats left over from Nationals, now On Sale 😀 Buy yours here:

https://shop-kcaust.com.au/collections/canoe-event-items

 

Race Day Schedule: 

  • Check-in: 07.00
  • Briefing: 07.45
  • Race Start: 08.15 [or ASAP after Briefing]

 

Race Courses:

Long Course [23km]:

Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge [West Swan Rd], back round Ron Courtney Island, back up to Barkers Bridge, finish at Ascot Kayak Club. Come straight into finish from Upstream like John Sims

Short [& SUP] Course [11.5km.]: 

Ascot Kayak Club to Barkers Bridge [West Swan Rd], finish at Ascot Kayak Club. Come straight into finish from Upstream like John Sims 

Short Short Course [8km]: 

To railway bridge and back Guppy Course: Start AKC Jetty, paddle upstream, left round first spit, back down round top of island, back up. Come straight into finish from Upstream like John Sims

Junior Course:

U14/U12 3 laps plus up to spit and back. U10s 2 laps plus up to spit and back. Come straight into finish from Upstream like John Sims

All races finish with paddlers coming from upstream & through finish line at jetty like John Sims

 

Race Preparation: 

Number on Boat: Ensure vertical & readable both sides. Number slots with suckers on sale $15 

Hazards: 

Boat traffic: oncoming boats at Fish Market Reserve

Sun & heat -  protective clothing, sun block & water to drink

 

Registration Notes: 

Paddle Australia Number:

Put "PA" ahead of it and, if it is not 6 digits, add zeros to the front end, E.G. "PA002343"

Put Date in with hyphens in this format: 1965-01-11

If you are not a member, hit the Non-member box & you will be charged $20 for daily membership or you can join Paddle Australia direct, cheaper than joining a Kayak Club, here's the link: https://paddle.org.au/membership-information/#directprocess

Team Boats:

Please register individually and name partner(s) 

 

Enquiries:

Message via marathonwa@gmail.com 

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