WA Bop Race - Rockingham 18 March

Im keen!

Sounds good. Im in.

I'll be there and if there is a childrens event then plus one.

Hi One and all,

The Rockingham Big Blue Bash is almost here - weather is looking good and here is some info on the event.

The day will be busy with OC 6's and ski's competing in marathon and sprint events and a SUP BOP style race series.

The full days information can be found at the following site ( http://www.mandurahoceanclub.com.au/p/big-blue-bash.html ) to give you the rundown on the abridged SUP program I'll cut to the chase.
If the web site timings do not concur with the below - ignore them these are the real timings for SUP.

The day for SUP's will run as follows:

0900-1000:Registration. The cost for the day is $20.00 for the SUP's. This includes $10.00 for the insurance and the other $10 to get it all running.
You should register on line at the above website as this will save you the late fee ($35), save time in filling out all the forms on the day, and help us to get a handle on how many we are looking at for the races. Having pre-registered on the net, you still have to turn up and log in at the appointed time
Registration will take place at the Cruising yacht Club on the foreshore in Rockingham (the above site will direct you there).

1030:Race Briefing. the races are going to be fluid in the planning up until this point.
Once we have numbers and a good handle on how the weather is going to go we will set the course (early the morning of the 18th so you can all have a paddle on it before kicks off).
The event will be a number of beach out back races, and the course shape, course length, run length, number of competitors on each heat, number of heats and course direction will all be finalised on the day.
The aim is to have each heat last between 20minutes for the front runners and 30-35 for the back end. We will set the course accordingly as best as we can.
The Race Briefing will take place at the Cruising yacht Club on the foreshore in Rockingham - where you register.
The Race classes will be:
Surf class: <12'6 Male and Female
Race Class:=>12'6 Male and Female


Some notes: you will not need a caddie or attendant to move your board during the race. We will set it out that you will leave your board at the start line as you head off for the run (not too far) so it will be waiting when you get back.
The start will be dry, but at the waters edge.
It is a sup race - not aqua rugby, you are not racing for sheep stations, so take care. The insurance does not cover your paddle or board.
You will have a number on your left arm and this will be recorded as you finish.
You will get points in accordance with your race finishing position 1 for first 2, .. you know the drill.
The lowest score after the three races (if there is that many - maybe more, will have to wait and see) wins in each category.
In the event that we get good numbers we will spilt the field and hold a number of heats with a final.
As the race is in the sheltered waters of Rockingham beach it will be flat (and flat out) and fast.
there is NO requirement for PFD, Flare or leg rope.

1100: 1500(3pm)Heat One starts. The course race will be a very short walk from the briefing point and to the left (south) of the jetty in front of the yacht club as you look to the ocean.
There is plenty of opportunity for your families and friends to watch, cheer on and help you recover after each heat.

1330 (1:30pm)Invitational OC 6 Sprint event. The Outriggers have laid out the challenge to the SUP's and Ski's to take them on!! It will be a short sprint and a chance to try something new.
when you register we will have a list to see who wants a seat in a boat (5 paddlers per boat) and the OC clubs will provide a steerer. In the spirit of the waterman it is always great to try something new.

1500:Juniors Race. this will be a down wind race of about 100m and is open to under 14's. Everyone will be a winner.

1530:Presentations. These will take place at the Cruising Yacht Club, where food and beverages of all flavours (and strengths) will be available at your own cost.

Prizes:so far the cupboard is lean.
Coreban WA have put up a random prize of a Carbon/Kevlar Paddle (value $460.00), to be drawn on all senior entries (sorry juniors), who attend and compete.

Rockingham Blues Festival
The parkland adjacent to the beach is hosting the Rockingham Blues festival and there will be plenty going on in the form of backdrop attractions for one and all. And some good backing music for the races. The music event is expected to be well publicised and this is an opportunity to let the public see a different aspect of the SUP phenomenon in action. I expect there will be some press coverage.

If you have any enquiries please feel free to call or email me directly.
Please put this out there to everyone you can.
This event is not shop, brand or area specific. It is an opportunity for open and inclusive participation for one and all and for the benefit of the sport.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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Sounds like a well organised race but i'll be in Wedge for the weekend :)

Cam, Michele will be going down with Ben so will be happy to babysit.

Also have one six year old for the kids race.

Sorry for any confusion regards the race program.
it is as follows:

registration: 9-10
Race brief: 10:30
First Race: 11:00
As we don't know how many paddlers we will get the timings after this are dynamic.
If the numbers are under 20 it will be a three race series with 15-20 minutes between races.
If the numbers are 25+ we will break into two groups and run a 5 race series with a final of the two top paddlers on time.
The time allocated to run the SUP event is between 11:00 to 15:00.
The Junior race will start at 15:00
Presentations will be at 15:30.

hope that clears it up.

lots happening on the beach and foreshore to keep you occupied between heats and presentations and we are getting some good support from retailers for prizes.
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We'll bring down some race boards if anyone would like to borrow a board for the race or just have a paddle on some boards before or after races.

We will also bring down some prizes to go in the prize pool.

Great effort Ads and others for getting the event up and happening.

We'll set up on the beach near the start finish line by 10, so see you then.

Ian

Another great day put on by the Mandurah club. As a competitor I hope Greg Long stays in oc and as a spectator let's hope we see more of him on a sup. I'm not sure what happened in the first race, but for race 2&3 Greg and Peter battled it out on 14 DC and coast runner respectively. Marcus led the charge in the 12'6 fleet followed closely by Reece both on DC's.

Thanks to Darren from Stand Up Paddle Perth, tough competitor, Ian from Auswind for bringing down a bunch of boards for everyone to try, Jason from west oz, Colin from the Mandurah club and Adam for his organising. Hopefully next time I will be able to make all three races and from what Colin was saying, this is just the begining.

Agreed it was a fun day. But have to correct u there surf4fun, Reese paddled like a demon and was the 12'6 champ of the day. Well done to organizers, sponsors, Longy, Pete and Reese. Was awesome to see such a big turn out. Cheers everyone.

Thanks to the Mandurah Offshore Paddling Club and Adam for organising a great day. Races were well run and there was plenty of prizes for everyone, thanks to the sponsors. The kids race was a great hit with my son and he is already asking when the next one is.
Hey Cam can you change your boards colour scheme to match mine so i don't have to worry about scraping off odd colour paint after every race.