Race Day Procedures

​

This race is conducted at the same location as previous events.

 

Paddlers are advised to:

​

• drop-off their craft and park elsewhere.

• NOT cross New South Head Road with their craft.

• respect the local residents and keep noise to a minimum.

• not arrive early (to minimize crowding)

• have the minimum safety equipment noted under the Race Rules:

  • Level 50 Lifejacket

  • Paddle leash (affixed to craft or paddle)

• Expect disqualification if mandatory safety equipment not seen by race officials AT ANY TIME

• Attend pre-race briefing by Race Director on beach 0730

• Pass through the two SIP flags off the beach when they enter the water. This is to record your race number and check minimum equipment

• Pass through the two SIP flags off the beach to have a time recorded.

• Load your craft and leave the beach when finished.

• Attend the post-race presentation.

​