Race Information
Sunday 6th October 2024
Start Line: Deep Water Point, Mount Pleasant
Finish Line: Gilbert Fraser Reserve, North Fremantle
Distance: 13km
Note: portaging across the Point Walter Sandbar is not permitted
Racer Check-In Open<7.00 - 8.00am
Briefing/Welcome<<8.00 - 8.15am
Race Start 8.30 - 8.40am.
Outriggers, Va'as, Dragon Boats - Team boat members all register individually
When putting PA number in, write PA and your PA number e.g. PA123456. If your number is less than 6 digits, put zeros in front to make 6 e.g. PA001234. Write your Date of Birth like this: 1999-06-01. If you are not a club member and have no obvious affinity, you can join direct to Paddle Australia https://paddle.org.au/membership-information/#directprocess
WARNING - To confirm there will be no live feeds of the race on social media so please ignore any social media contact that says there is – it is a scam.
Presentations 11.00am or earlier if possible
Classes This race is organised according to ICF rules so enter the age category you are on the 1st January 2024 - 3 craft for Male and/or Female to form a category for a class. Open class will be constituted first in each craft class, and classes constituted by age thereafter. The race organisers reserve the right to combine craft to form a class. If you are unsure of your category, enter as Sundry and email admin@paddlewa.asn.au providing your craft, gender and age. Note: LP - long plastic skis; S1 - composite surf skis.
Life jackets are not compulsory for this race, however are recommended as the Perth open waters can be challenging in windy conditions. Please ensure your craft has sufficient buoyancy in the event of capsize.
To find your PWA/PA number visit https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/Account.mvc/LogIn
Dash for Cash - only one winner for male and female this year with cash prize of $300 each!
Royal Life Saving WA have once again kindly sponsored prize money for the Dash for Cash! The top male and female paddler to reach Canning Bridge will be awarded a cash prize subject to the following terms: Must register before closing date - Must finish the 13km course - Compete in a single craft (K1, S1) - Attend the presentation
For all enquiries, email admin@paddlewa.asn.au or phone (08) 9285 8501 and PLEASE NOTE no late registrations accepted, no exceptions.
