2023 Mandurah Canals

Sunday, February 26, 2023 08:30 (GMT+8) - Start list

Race info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Mandurah, Australia
Start type: Manual wave start
Wave grouping: Custom
Racers: 91
Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2023 21:37 (GMT+8)
Organized by: Marathon WA
Race website: http://www.paddlewa.asn.au/
Race notes
START LIST 2023 MARATHON #5 MANDURAH CANALS

Location:
Blue Manna Boat Hire, 13B Dolphin Drive, Mandurah
Race Day Schedule:
Check in………………..7.30am
Briefing………………….8.15am
Race Start……………..8.45am [Earlier if possible]

Course Details:
Long course 12.2km, short course approx 9.5km, directions as per map, Short Course turns at Point #4, Guppy Course a circuit nearer the start.
Notes: It is important to keep right and under the footbridge after the start and when returning to the finish

Hazards:
Complicated Course:
Turns in canals will all be marked by Turn Marshalls with Hi-Vis Vests. Slower paddlers will go first and fast paddlers last to keep fleet together.

Start/Finish:
The Start/Finish line will be in line with the timers. If you false start do not stop [15s penalty]

Waves:
Race number indicates wave number: Wave #1 = SUPs, Gap of 4mins, Waves thereafter: #2 = Div 4 & Outriggers, #3 = Div 3, #4 = Div 1 & 2, #5 = Doubles, #6 = Short & #7 = Guppy. 4 min gap after SUPs, 2 min gaps after that

Boat Traffic, Choppy Water:
Course is mainly in canals but there could be large boats in the main channel [short sections of race] Recommended you wear your PFD if you are in your K1.

Weed:
Install a weed deflector if possible

Canal Walls:
Locals say there is a step, below the water line to stand on for getting back on, if you fall in

Sun & Heat:
Wear protective clothing, apply sun block, bring water to drink

Race Preparation:
Number on Boat:
Ensure vertical & readable both sides. Number slots w dml-sided tape will be on sale $15

Paddler Rules and Etiquette:
Show respect to others, All paddlers obliged to avoid collisions, Overtaking boat keeps clear, Go to your right when traffic comes towards you, Assist paddlers in distress.

Parking:
Free at Blue Manna Boat Hire, 13B Dolphin Drive, Mandurah

Enquires:
Email marathonwa@gmail.com or call 0417 938 596 Doug Hodson
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Bib Name
Affiliation
Distance Category Wave Age Gender Start time
601 Nikki McDonald Stand Up Paddle Board  3.1 Short Course 6 53 F
602 Kim Lauren Stand Up Paddleboard  3.1 Short Course 6 54 F
603 Keryn Brockman SUP  3.1 Short Course 6 57 F
604 Justine Throssell SUP  3.1 Short Course 6 55 F
605 Johan Dreyer OS1  3.1 Short Course 6 76 M
606 Lawrie Gillett OS1  3.1 Short Course 6 70 M
607 Mitchell Hale OS1  3.1 Short Course 6 33 M
608 Rod Hale OS1  3.1 Short Course 6 67 M
609 Mark Proud Short Plastic Ski  3.1 Short Course 6 71 M
610 Orlando Fonseca K1  3.1 Short Course 6 13 M
611 Chris Hoath OS1  3.1 Short Course 6 64 M
612 Deegan Donnelly K1  3.6 Adaptive/Para Short Course 6 15 M