Look forward to seeing you at the Convicts Fence Race ! Sun Jan 11th
Lap Race - Sheltered from weather - Decent depth channel all the way - Portage option ! - Good parking
In keeping with the season, the race set up to be festive 😀 It will not be part of the Paddler of the Year Points. Outriggers and SUPs are welcome.
LOCATION:
Off Riverton Drive North, Post Code 6148. Toilets and plenty of parking available right alongside the course.
DISTANCES
Main course: 5 laps 11.6km [with or without portage]
No. of portages, if portaging 4 portages
Short Course: 3 shorter laps [approx. 6km]
Guppy Course: 2 shorter laps [approx. 3km]
PORTAGE:
The portage [x 4 will be short [approx 30m]. Paddlers in both K1s & Skis can portage if they choose.
CATEGORIES:
According to gender, age & boat, portage or non-portage. Age category guidelines: For 35+ and older, age group is as per age at the end of the year [e.g. 35 at end of year = 35+]. For U18 and younger, the definition is “18 or under at the end of the year” [e.g. 14 at end of year = U14].
YOUR RACE CATEGROY HAS BEEN CREATED FOR YOU BASED ON THE AGE INFO YOU PUT IN YOUR ENTRY
HAZARDS:
Course can be exposed to wind although unlikely as sheltered from the prevailing easterly. Water can be shallow but i