2024 Murray Triple Crown (Ben Ward 40 Miler)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 09:00 (GMT+11)

Event info
Sport: Paddling
Location: Cobram, Australia
Registrations: 21
Registration closes: Thursday, December 12, 2024 23:59 (GMT+11)
Organized by: Cobram Barooga Canoe Club
Event website: https://www.facebook.com/BenWard40MilerCanoeRace
Event notes

Murray Triple Crown & Paddle Victoria Marathon Awards Dinner – 14th & 15th December 2024

 

Register here for: 

 

    • Ben Ward 40 Miler – Saturday 14th December 2024 – A 64km paddling race down the Murray River from Yarrawonga to Cobram VIC. Includes a 20km Junior event from Checkpoint B. Hosted by Cobram Barooga Canoe Club. 
    • Thompsons Beach Circuit – Sunday 15th December 2024 – A circuit paddling race held at Thompsons Beach, Cobram VIC. Hosted by Cobram Barooga Canoe Club.  
    • Murray Handicap Race- Sunday 15th December 2024 - Short course lap race at Thompsons Beach, Cobram, with portage option. Total distance 5km. Cash prizes. Hosted by Paddle Victoria Marathon.

 

Book tickets to:   

 

    • Paddle Victoria Marathon Awards Dinner– Saturday 14th December 2024 at Koonoomoo Recreation Reserve, Koonoomoo VIC. Hosted by Cobram Barooga Canoe Club & Paddle Victoria Marathon. 
    • Camping – Camping is available at Koonoomoo Recreation Reserve, Koonoomoo VIC. The campsite will be available from 9am Friday 13th December to Sunday 15th December afternoon. Hosted by Cobram Barooga Canoe Club. 

 

MURRAY TRIPLE CROWN

Awarded to the fastest male, fastest female and fastest team who complete the three events across the weekend. 

 

PADDLER NOTES

Each paddler MUST register. Register for full distance, relay teams or junior events. Note: Race classes will be allocated based on age/craft and a preliminary start list will be emailed to all competitors on Friday 13th December. Our intention is to create competitive classes to ensure a good race experience for all. Please review the list and contact us immediately if any changes are required. No changes will be permitted on race day.

 

There are three relay legs on the Ben Ward 40 Miler and Thompsons Beach Circuit races. 

 

Wearing of an approved Life Jacket / PFD (personal flotation device) is mandatory for this event.

 

Ben Ward 40 Miler 

  • Checkpoint B will close at 2:45pm. Any competitor/team arriving after this time will be asked to withdraw from the race at this checkpoint.
  • Presentations for the Ben Ward 40 Miler will be held at 6pm at the Paddle Victoria Marathon Awards dinner venue. It is free entry to attend the race presentation only.  

 

DINNER & CAMPING NOTES 

ALL attendees wanting to camp or attend the Paddle Victoria Marathon Awards dinner must book tickets. This includes paddlers, ground crew & spectators. Each person registering can purchase tickets for up to 5 people so bring the whole family! Please contact us if you require additional tickets. 

 

Note: If you wish to attend the dinner and/or camp over the weekend and are NOT a Paddle Australia member please email cobrambaroogacanoeclub@gmail.com to book your tickets directly.      

 

Due to catering requirements bookings for the Paddle Victoria Marathon Awards night closes at 5pm on 4th December 2024. Event registration and camping bookings will remain open until 12th December. 

 

VOLUNTEERS 

Paddling events require a large number of volunteers to run successfully. If you or someone on your team / ground crew is able to assist in any way please register their details. The organising committee will contact them prior to the event to confirm availability and allocate roles. All volunteers require a current Working with Children's Check.     

 

MORE INFORMATION 

For more information please refer to event flyers published at Paddle Victoria Marathon website, visit the Ben Ward 40 Miler Canoe Race Facebook page, or email the host club (listed above).  

  • Cobram Barooga Canoe - go to CBCC or email cobrambaroogacanoeclub@gmail.com 
  • Paddle Victoria Marathon - email marathon@paddlevic.org.au

 

Please follow the Ben Ward 40 Miler event Facebook page for regular updates on river and track conditions Ben Ward 40 Miler Canoe Race

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