12 Towers Ocean SUP Race UPDATE

IMPORTANT UPDATE

“12 TOWERS OCEAN SUP RACE” 2013

Due to unfavourable forecasted dangerous ocean conditions, floating debris, water contamination and beach erosion, we will be postponing this year's event from this coming Saturday 2nd February to the following Saturday 9th February. We have been strongly advised by the Gold Coast City Council Life Guard Service to postpone the race which has helped in making this important decision.
Safety is our main priority at SUPSA and we won't risk or endanger participants in any organised SUPSA event.
For those who have made travel arrangements or have changed work obligations, the race organisers of the 12 Towers Ocean SUP Race sincerely apologise for the change but unfortunately we can't predict the weather.
We encourage all competitors to support our judgment and welcome your support on Saturday 9th February.

Cheers
Peasey
Race Web: www.12towersrace.com

Good idea Peasey, the surf should be still pumping on Saturday/Sunday!
The long range forecast for next Saturday is Encouraging.....:)

I'll trade places then pt, I don't mind making the sacrifice.

You will have to sit my exams while your here though

Hi all,
Just adding to the categories list for the 12 Towers Ocean SUP Race this coming Saturday 9th February, will be a JUNIOR AGE DIVISION.

JUNIOR AGE DIVISION - Ages 14 - 18 yrs 12'6" (Combined M/F) Don't worry girls, we'll be making the boys do the Open Men!!

This will be the same course as all participants starting at Kirra Point and finishing at Burleigh Heads.

IMPORTANT
If the forecast has the wind coming out of the north, the course will change and the new starting point will be Southport Main Beach Surf Life Saving Club. An update on the course direction will be finalised on Friday evening 8th February. (All competitors will receive an email and text message along with an update on the Face Book pages and Seabreeze website)
www.12towersrace.com

Yes

Online and on the day Jay!!!!!
Visit www.12towersrace.com for all the info on online registration and latest updates.
Online race fee is $50 or $65 on the day. So save $15 and enter online!!
Online entries close Friday 8th February at 5pm!

www.12towersrace.com just takes me to a Facebook Events page which kindly shows a friend of mine is catching up for drinks... but nothing about 12 towers?

With the age group is what you are on the day or what you were on the 1st of Jan?

Back off Kelly!!! The 40's is full

how will the run B in an ESE as forecast?

Shouldn't be a problem at all. The wind is only going to be light. It's still a SE directional swell with an out going tide from the river systems. Waves are small so no carnage this year!!!!!
I'm sure there will be a few runners to link up!
I think paddlers are going to have to be smart on what route they take. Ideally a SE wind is the best for this race so I can see there will be a lot spread out wide to take advantage of the east winds. But who know's, you may be better off taking a direct line to Burleigh. I do know the Elite guys and girls are going to be super quick. And for those doing their first race, which is quite a few at the moment, it will be a great way to see the best part of the Gold Coast!! :)
So conditions are looking great.

Hey Guys, Whats the best parking/board drop area at Kirra
Cheers
Jayne

Just entered , can you change board classes on the morning of the race?