The Noosa Paddle Sports Ocean Classic Event Program

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast. This event will be held at Noosa Main Beach (other side of rockwall) the courses will be out and back for both 16km and 8km course, should weather be inclement courses will be in the Noosa river as part of our contingency plan.

100% of the profits will go to Salty Souls Legacy.

All paddlers must adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing rules recommended by QLD Health.
Only competitors may enter the registration area.

Each wave must remove and clear the finish area as soon as possible.

Race Brief and Course Selection

ON Saturday 5th December at 2pm the race brief and course will be conducted on Facebook live and also sent out via SMS and email. (Please be mindful we are the first to trail online during these COVID-19 limitations)

Program for Noosa Paddle Sports Ocean Classic Sunday 6th December

Race Checkin

The Noosa Paddle Sports Ocean Classic checkin for 16km and 8km races will be from 6am - 8am at Noosa Main Beach

Race Start

Start of the Noosa Paddle Sports Ocean Classic will be from 8.30am onwards for each category

Wave Starts

Waves for the Ocean paddle on Sunday 6th December will be as follows:

There will be 6 waves (waves 1,2, & 3)16km course, (waves 4,5, & 6)8km course. (any changes will be posted on FB, email and SMS)

Wave 1 (0min) Prones, and Sups,
Wave 2 (10min) Outriggers,
Wave 3 (20min) Ocean Skis, Spec Skis, Double Skis

Wave 4 (25min) Prones, and Sups,
Wave 5 (30min) Outriggers,
Wave 6 (35min) Ocean Skis, Spec Skis, Double Skis

The Courses

Site Map

Safety Equipment

Scrutineering of compulsory equipment (PFD's, leashes, and mobile phone or flare) will take place at check in before the start of the race.

All competitors must ensure that their equipment passes scrutineering as outlined below.

By entering the Beach to Beach 16km Ocean Paddle race you agree to compete you must have:
1. Skis must wear PFD style jacket, and wear a leash, and carry mobile, or flare
2. Outriggers must wear inflatable bum bag type PFD, and wear a leash, and carry mobile or flare
3. Prone and SUP's must wear leash at all times.
4. All paddlers must have a leash attached when in water, a HIV shirt/singlet & PFD (Ski's and Outriggers)

Please note no first timers this is an open ocean race leaving or finishing at a surf beach your safety is our most importance and not taken lightly.

Craft Categories

1. Ski Open – Male and Female
2. Ski Under 19 – Male and Female
3. Ski Over 40 – Male and Female
4. Ski Over 50 – Male and Female
5. Ski Over 60 – Male and Female
6. SLSA Spec Ski’s – Male and Female
7. Mixed Double ski 
8. Double Ocean Ski - Male and Female
9. OC1 – Male and Female
10. OC! Over 40 – Male and Female
11. OC1 Over 50 – Male and Female
12. OC1 Over 60 – Male and Female
13. OC 2 – Male and Female
14. SUP – Male and Female
15. Prone – Male and Female
16. OC 3

Note ages is from the day registrations close

Finishing the race

1. Leave craft at waters edge (others will move to laydown area) Please take your paddle with you.
2. Proceed through the finnish line and into the chute.
3. Maintain 1.5m social distance.
4. At the Timing Tent place your timing fob on the reader. Hold until the beep sounds (like a credit card reader).(PRONES WILL ONLY HAVE WRISTBAND YOU NEED TO CALL OUT YOUR NUMBER)
5. SUP’S WILL ONLY HAVE WRISTBAND YOU NEED TO CALL OUT YOUR NUMBER)
6. Place your fob in the bin provided.
7. The Timing Marshal is there for your assistance.
8. Please remove your craft from the laydown as quickly as possible.
9. There is a craft wash area adjacent to the Public Toilets.
10. Please collect your random draw prize from the prize tent prior to leaving the area.

All competitors must clear the area as soon as possible so the next wave can complete the course. Adhering to council guidelines in conjunction with Queensland Health COVID-19 Regulations. 

Live Results and prizes

Race results will be posted live on Webscorer.
Only random prices will be given away.
If you have a STAMP on your wrist band you have won a random draw prize
These prizes can be collected at the prizes desk as soon as you have crosses the line all you need to do is show your wristband.

Major random Draw Prizes will be drawn via FACEBOOK LIVE at Noosa Main Beach and sent on to winners.
No Offical function will be held due to COVID-19 restrictions.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Stage 3 is focused on returning to more normal operation. Gatherings of up to 500 people for standard activity community sport (contact and non-contact) is permitted. Social and physical distancing is to be maintained by keeping 1.5 metres away from other people as much as possible. Please download the COVID SAFE APP.

Links:

COVIDSafe app:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

Return to Play Guide:
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/127943/return-to-play-guide.pdf 

Return to Play Readiness Checklist:
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/127942/return-to-play-checklist.pdf 

Entry Fees

Standard Entry -  $40 per paddler

Double Ocean ski, OC2 teams - $80

OC 3 teams - $100

Due to COV-19 there will be  a cap on Competitors per main category Ocean Ski, Prone/Sup, and Outriggers (Maximum amount of competitors allow by council) and no late entries.

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