Paddleracerau is proud to present a six race paddle series at the home of Australian Surfing and the start of the Great Ocean Road - TORQUAY. Held on the first Friday of each month starting in November. The race will be a loop course starting and finishing at Fishermans Beach in Torquay. The course will be confirmed on the day prioritising safety and the best downwind leg. There are two distances 5km and 10km. Catagorised to age and open to all craft - Ocean Ski, SLSA Spec Ski, Prone and Paddle Boards, SUP, Double Skis, OC and all other craft. Online entry only through this site. Entries close on each Wednesday before the Friday race day. Combination of cash and prizes depending on entries. Rego confirmation 5:30pm with race start precisely at 6pm.
SAFETY/EQUIPMENT:
All Skis, SUP, OC1 competitors must wear an approved Level 50 Lifejacket or greater (hi-vis preferred & recommended). An approved Level 50S Lifejacket can only be worn with a hi-vis shirt over the top. No inflatable bum bag style lifejackets are permitted except for prone paddleboard competitors
Prone paddleboard competitors only are permitted to wear and approved Level 100 Inflatable bum bag lifejackets. Prone paddleboard competitors must wear a hi-vis shirt.
All competitors must wear a Safety Leg Leash – a leash that attaches the paddler to the craft
It is recommended to wear hi-vis hat / clothing
It is recommended to carry a mobile phone in a water proof bag
It is recommended to carry water for the race.
Whilst water safety is provided, competitors must be competent swimmers and able to self-rescue if required relative to the conditions on the day. Series winners are calculated on the best five events out of six. To be eligible the participant must be entered in the same category in the same distance. For prizes and awards there must be at least 5 entries in the category. Where there are less than 5 entries then those competitors will be moved to the next most relevant category.