2024 Livelighter Northam to Toodyay
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Welcome to the LiveLighter Northam to Toodyay Race!
(picture by Safire Studios Australia)
PLEASE NOTE THE COURSE HAS CHANGED DUE TO LOW WATER LEVELS
NEW COURSE AS OF 11/07/24
DETAILS - BELLS RAPIDS TO ASCOT KAYAK CLUB
Start Line: BELLS RAPID - 100m above Bowen Elbow - however this may change at the last minute depending on weather conditions.
Finish Line: ASCOT KAYAK CLUB
Race check in: 08:00am-08:30am
Briefing: 08:30am
Race Start: 08:45am
Course - APPROX 30km
GRIDS WILL BE RELEASED SATURDAY 13TH JULY IN THE AFTERNOON
In the event of extreme river levels, competitors will be kept informed of any course changes.
Race Cost:
PWA Members (18+): $35
Non-PWA Members: $57 (includes $22 compulsory insurance coverage)
PWA Members (16-18): $25
Non-PWA Members: $36 (includes $11 compulsory insurance coverage)
Clases:
Prizes will be won from a random draw of the bibs, rather than place-finishes within your class, so everybody has a chance to win!
Age: minimum age is 16, on the day of the race
Class constitution: Male: 3 craft to a class | Female: 3 craft to a class
Open class will be constituted first for each class, then refined by age. The race organisers reserve the right to combine craft to form a class.
K2 and K3 competitors should enter individually
SUP's are welcome to participate in this event - however, please note the cut off time at Katrine Bridge (TBA).
For all entry inquiries contact the office on 08 9285 8501 or admin@paddlewa.asn.au
Entries close 11.59pm Thurs 11th July. Strictly, late entries will NOT be accepted.
Transport:
A car shuffle is required prior to Race Check In.
Due to the distance between the start and finish, your car shuffle must be completed prior to Race Check in at 08:00am.
If you need, there is a shuttle that will transport you from the finish to the start to avoid car shuffling! if you are interested, register with the link below.
Safety:
Due to the course being held in wild water conditions, it is compulsory for all paddlers to wear helmets and PFD’s. Each competitor should also have a whistle attached to their PFD for emergency situations.
No helmet or no PFD = NO RACE.
It is also recommended for all paddlers to have grab loops on their boats to assist rescue and for kayaks to have fully inflated air bags inside their boats to ensure boats do not fill with water in the case of a capsize. All kayak paddlers will require cockpit skirts with appropriate grab loop for ease of escape from a capsized boat.
Whilst we welcome paddlers of all skill levels, it is expected that competitors can self assess personal risk based on their own competency and the section of river and it's associated levels. The race organisers and safety officials reserve the right to withdraw any competitor at any stage of the event if deemed necessary to ensure the competitors personal safety.
Seeding Points: Avon Descent Seeding Points are awarded as per the 2024 rules available at 2024 Paddler Seeding.
All competitors will receive 5 points for participation when starting in this event.
