4 more sleeps!
Once again we proud to be supporting 3 races at this years Merimbula Classic
1. Balmoral Paddlesurf Beach to Bar 2. The Lahui Kai Surf SUP Off’s 3. The SUNOVA Merimbula Bay run. Merimbula SUP-OFFs
There will be three separate Stand Up Paddle events: note that times may vary according to conditions:
Team EventsSaturday 10.30am:
Balmoral Paddlesurf Beach to Bar The 4 man tag-team spectacular. The team relay begins with a long paddle down the lake right through town to the Bar Beach where the 2nd paddler is tagged to paddle down to Main beach.
The 3rd paddler goes back up to Bar Beach and the 4th returns to Main Beach to be showered in glory.
2. Sunday 10.30am:
The Lahui Kai Surf SUP Off’s The same teams from the Balmoral Beach to Bar race compete in the penultimate SUP Surf relay right out front at Main Beach.
An M-course is set through the surf zone with a sprint to the beach to tag the next team member.
All team members must compete a lap on the same board used the day before.
One board. Team of 4 x 4 laps.
Everyone team member must race.
Divisions for the two team events
14’ (max length) class…. 1st- Trophy . 2nd - prize 3rd- prize
12'6 (max length) class…. 1st- Trophy . 2nd - prize 3rd- prize
Best dressed team……….. 1st- Trophy
Best effort in the Merimbula classic spirit - Prize
The SUNOVA Merimbula Bay run: SUP down winder ( this event is condition dependant) The ultimate SUP race - paddling downwind for 8k's with the wind on your back.
Paddle from Main beach Merimbula to Pambula beach in a N'Easter and in reverse in a southerly.
The window for running this race will be over Friday, Saturday and Sunday to maximise the best conditions for this race.
Please note, there will be a cut off time to the first up-wind turning buoy to continue in this race as paddling experience is required to paddle down-wind safely for 8 kilometres. Leashes and brightly coloured tops mandatory.
Buoyancy vest and Hi Viz top - MANDATORY Divisions for the SUNOVA Down winder14' (max length) class
Prizes for first man, women and Master (45+)
