Overview
The Sydney Tri Series has been created by three leading Sydney Paddle Clubs specifically for Surf Ski Paddlers of all levels:
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Manly Warringah Kayak Club (MWKC) https://mwkc.org.au/
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Sydney Harbour Surf Club (SHSC) https://sydneyharboursurfclub.com.au/
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Shark Island Paddlers (SIP) https://www.sharkislandpaddlers.com.au/
The spirit is to share the water, the fun and of course the competition across three stunning Sydney Harbour locations & courses - Middle Harbour/Sydney Harbour, the Pittwater/ Hawkesbury and Rose Bay/Parsley Bay.
Our vision is to make the series easy, safe and affordable with results across a 6 week period and available via Webscorer immediately after each event.
Enter the Series here: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=339309
Note: paddlers can enter the whole Tri Series or enter each race individually. If you enter the Tri Series and cannot make any other subsequent race, we are not able to provide refunds, however we want to encourage paddlers to enter all three races. The organizers have priced the Tri Series entry to encourage this.
TRI Series 2024
3 Feb 2024
24 Feb 2024
16 Mar 2024
Palm Beach Pursuit (hosted by Manly Warringah Kayak Club)
Spit to Zoo (hosted by Sydney Harbour Surf Club)
Tingira SIP (hosted by Shark Island Paddlers)
Races
Event 1: Palm Beach Pursuit
Manly Warringah Kayak Club
Saturday February 3 at Station Beach Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach;
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Course lengths: 9 and15k
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Race starts from 8:30 am; briefing time TBA
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Paddler Check-in from 7am
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Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
Note that parking is regulated at this location. METERED PARKING is available in Governor Phillip Park on Saturdays from 8am via parking tickets available from the machines at $10 per hour from 8am unless you have a Northern Beaches Parking Permit.
Event 2: Spit to Zoo
Sydney Harbour Surf Club
Saturday February 24 at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Spit Road, Mosman;
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Course length 9 and15k
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Race starts from 8:30 am; briefing time TBA
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Paddler Check-in from 7am
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Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
Note that parking is restricted in this area. METERED PARKING is available in three locations 1) on the South-Western Side of The Spit Bridge 2) at Clontarf Beach 3) on Parriwi Road – all locations are metered parking; Prior Boat drop-off is available in the MHYC car park more details via the SHSC website or Facebook. Please ensure you have a paid parking ticket until 10:30 am
Event 3: Tingira Challenge (Series Final)
Shark Island Paddlers
Saturday March 16 at Tingira Reserve Rose Bay;
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Course lengths: 8 and15k
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Race starts from am; briefing time TBA
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Paddler Check-in from 7am
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Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
Parking is available at no charge in the car park adjacent to the Tennis Courts or alternately on New South Head Road; do not park in front of the Sailing Club or opposite on Vickery Ave
Details
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Detailed event flyers and course maps will be released via each club
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Series progress results link HERE: https://www.webscorer.com/seriesresult?seriesid=339376
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The Intermediate and Short course starts will be separate to the Open to ensure all levels of paddlers can get a clean start opportunity.
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At this stage, it is the intention of the organizers to have the , the (so many of the second start group paddle through the pack and this makes it more exciting for both groups here) and so that this last category has the calmest water. A lot of beginners choose the Short Course if it’s their first event and this also makes it easier for water safety to spot this group.
Entry Categories are:
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Under 20
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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Over 60
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Double Ski - can be mixed/male/
female however it must the
same crew
The entry prices are:
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Entry Fees are:
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$60:00 Early Bird (closes 1 week before each race)
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$70:00 Standard
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A discount applies depending on the number of events selected:
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2 events = 5.00 AUD per event
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3 events = 7.00 AUD per event
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Webscorer will apply a $20 single event license (insurance) fee to any entrant who cannot provide a current financial PA membership number during registration
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Winners determined from the best of two results
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The Tri Series Awards will be done as quickly as possible after the completion of the Tingira around 10:30 on March 16 with Series Results announced
ENTRY and PRIZE CATEGORIES
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Any age category with under 5 competitors will not be awarded prizes
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For Double Crews to be awarded points score, it must be the SAME crew for each race
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Prizes are only awarded for Open and Doubles participants.
RACE STICKERS
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The Tri Series will supply an individual Boat Number to each Series Entrant which must remain on your boat for each race.
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These must be displayed in a Number Holder (can be purchased during Webscorer registration)
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Each Club will retain spare stickers/numbers at each race.
Contacts
Tony Haines
Luke Horder
Sydney Harbour Surf Club
Adrian Cohen
Shark Island Paddlers
