Windy City Downwind

Race Info

Course

Main race course:

We’ll race down the motorway to line up for a better downwind, cross to the top of Miramar (you must stay inside this buoy as it keeps you out of the shipping lane), paddle past steeple rock and around to a finish at Eve Bay.

SUP race course:

To maximise the wind conditions SUPs will start with the first wave at 1:30pm and paddle as a group to the turning buoy. From here they will do an in water start and race to the inside of steeple rock.

Race Start:

The race will start in two waves at 1:30pm and 1:45pm. Which wave you start in will be communicated at the registration and briefing.

Race Finish:

The race will finish in Eve Bay on the south coast of Mirimar. A buoy will be placed at the entrance of the bay and it must stay on your right. The finish line will be between a buoy and a cone on the north side of the bay.

Race Day Schedule

11:30pm Registration and Safety check open

12:45pm Safety briefing (compulsory)

1:30pm First Wave

1:45pm Second Wave

4:30pm Prize giving, food and bar at Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving Club - doors open at 3:30pm https://maps.app.goo.gl/SPQxUJHvYtQWHU1h9

Compulsory Safety Gear:

Reminder on COMPULSORY safety gear. No gear, no racing.

IMPORTANT - the tracking app has changed this year!

Leg Leash

Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Needs to be worn by all paddlers - it can't be attached to your boat.

Mobile Phone & App. Fully charged mobile phone (in a waterproof pouch). This will need to have the PredictWind Race Tracker app loaded and event code activated (provided on the day). https://www.predictwind.com/apps/race-tracker

Hi Visibility and Warm Gear - at least one item of hi-visibility paddle-wear.

2nd Communication Device - Marine flare (Orange smoke or red handheld), VHF Radio or Whistle. (at least one of these items required)

Spare paddle (waka-ama paddlers only).

Prize Giving

Reminder that prize money for all divisions and our Element Roofing fastest km competition runs all week and a $100 spot prize is on offer!

Prize giving will be held at the Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving Club - club rooms will be open from 3:30pm with prize giving expected at 4:30pm.