BOP Winter Ski and Board Series #2 - Downwind Paddle

Event Details

Sat 17 Oct 9:00AM
Omanu Beach (subject to wind direction), Eastern - Bay of Plenty

Event Contact:

Mark Inglis

Tel: 0274571021

Email: mark.inglis @surflifesaving.org.nz

<p>Following another successful year, the 2020 Winter Series is again looking to attract competitors and athletes to compete in a series of long distance surf sport events.</p> <p>Round 2 of the Bay of Plenty Winter Series will be hosted by Omanu SLSC, offering a downwind paddle between Omanu and either Papamoa or MMLS. </p> <p>The event caters for all qualified lifeguards, and will test the athlete’s strength and endurance as the athletes build up for the up and coming summer season.</p> <h2>Event Information</h2> <p><span>Officials/Water Safety Briefing:  8:30am                         </span></p> <p><span></span><span>Registration:  8:30am to 9:00am          </span></p> <p><span>Briefing:  8:45am                         </span></p> <p><span>Start Time:  9:00am</span></p> <p><span>Entry Fee:  No Charge</span></p> <h2>Events:</h2> <p>- 5km and 10km Ski Race</p> <p>- 5km and 10km Board Race</p> <h2>Age groups:</h2> <p><span>- U15 Men and Women</span></p> <p><span>- U17 Men and Women</span></p> <p><span>- U19 Men and Women</span><span></span></p> <p><span>- Open Men and Women</span></p> <p><span>- Masters Men and Women</span></p> <h2>Registration process</h2> <p><span>Registrations for the event entry will be accepted on the day.</span></p> <h2>Course Options<span> </span></h2> <p><span>In order to achieve a downwind paddle, there are three different course options available. The wind and surf conditions will be evaluated prior to the event, with the course option selected and communicated to clubs and via Facebook in advance of the event. If you have any queries or concerns over which course will be selected, please do not hesitate to contact the Event Manager. Their details can be found in the Event F</span><span>lyer.</span><span></span></p> <h2>Event Flyer: (check back shortly)</h2> <p>For further information on the event and the various course options, please see the Event Flyer.</p> <p> - Event Flyer (pdf)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Sport
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Following another successful year, the 2020 Winter Series is again looking to attract competitors and athletes to compete in a series of long distance surf sport events.

Round 2 of the Bay of Plenty Winter Series will be hosted by Omanu SLSC, offering a downwind paddle between Omanu and either Papamoa or MMLS. 

The event caters for all qualified lifeguards, and will test the athlete’s strength and endurance as the athletes build up for the up and coming summer season.

Event Information

Officials/Water Safety Briefing:  8:30am                        

Registration:  8:30am to 9:00am          

Briefing:  8:45am                        

Start Time:  9:00am

Entry Fee:  No Charge

Events:

- 5km and 10km Ski Race

- 5km and 10km Board Race

Age groups:

- U15 Men and Women

- U17 Men and Women

- U19 Men and Women

- Open Men and Women

- Masters Men and Women

Registration process

Registrations for the event entry will be accepted on the day.

Course Options 

In order to achieve a downwind paddle, there are three different course options available. The wind and surf conditions will be evaluated prior to the event, with the course option selected and communicated to clubs and via Facebook in advance of the event. If you have any queries or concerns over which course will be selected, please do not hesitate to contact the Event Manager. Their details can be found in the Event Flyer.

Event Flyer: (check back shortly)

For further information on the event and the various course options, please see the Event Flyer.

 - Event Flyer (pdf)