West Lakes Classic 2024 start list
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Course
Y course loop. Start and finish at West Lakes Paddle Sports Aquatic reserve, Bower rd, West Lakes SA 5021
Distances
Three distances of your choice:
6km (one lap)
12km (two laps)
18km (three laps)
All paddling crafts welcome
ICF classes K1, K2, C1, C2
Outrigger Canoe (OC1) & Surf ski / Ocean ski (SS1)
Touring kayaks TK1 & TK2 (including sea kayaks)
SUP
Race day schedule
8:15am – Registration
8:45am – Race Briefing
9:00am – Race Start
Presentations after last craft finishes
Awards for the fastest male and female
Open
Master (35-54)
Grandmaster (55+)
Race preparation
Number on boat: ensure numbers are readable from right side. Duct tape provided.
U12 and U14 must wear PFD
Race course details (one lap of Y-course, 6km)
start from on water next to the beach at West Lakes Paddle Sports club
head S to the right-hand canal
turn counter clock-wise around both posts of the western foot bridge
head NE, clock-wise around the Delfin Island
turn counter clock-wise around both posts of the eastern foot bridge
head N towards start line
finish heading N OR turn CCW around the start buoy and proceed to the next lap
Hazards
Boat traffic: watch oncoming racing boats, rowing boats and dragon boats. Keep right
Fishing lines: watch fishermen
Sun: use protective closing, sun screen
Dehydration: have water to drink
Enquiries
westlakespaddlesportscommittee@gmail.com