The Ocean Racer

A Queensland newsletter for all surf ski ocean racing events

Results for Currumbin Creek surf ski series for 4^th Feb 2006

CURRUMBIN CREEK TT (9.5km)

After last weeks disappointing cancellation of race 5 due to the foul wind and big surf conditions, it was really great to get out on the water yesterday. We had 13 starters on the line.

Conditions were near perfect with a light southerly breeze, and a decent swell at the bar. Thankfully we had no cock-ups in the surf line this time round either. No mean feat considering all the surfers and paddle skiers out there.

Of significance, up from Byron Bay, was Karl Treacher, here especially for this race. Good on ya Karl. Thanks for your contribution. Hopefully we'll see more elite paddlers making there way down to Currumbin Creek in due course.

The Ocean Racer

A Queensland newsletter for all surf ski ocean racing events

Results for Currumbin Creek surf ski series for 4^th Feb 2006

CURRUMBIN CREEK TT (9.5km)

Cont/....Results for Currumbin Creek surf ski series for 4^th Feb 2006

CURRUMBIN CREEK TT (9.5km) / Contd . . .

Race report for Saturday, 18^th March 2006

After last weeks disappointing cancellation of race 5 due to the foul wind and big surf conditions, it was really great to get out on the water yesterday. We had 13 starters on the line.

Conditions were near perfect with a light southerly breeze, and a decent swell at the bar. Thankfully we had no cock-ups in the surf line this time round either. No mean feat considering all the surfers and paddle skiers out there.

Of significance, up from Byron Bay, was Karl Treacher, here especially for this race. Good on ya Karl. Thanks for your contribution. Hopefully we'll see more elite paddlers making there way down to Currumbin Creek in due course.

It would've been great to see Karl and Adam Morley, our current course record holder, going head to head.  Karl, first single in, was unable to stay with the OC2 of Matt Carter and his partner, newcomer Jamie Mitchell as the first boat home, but Karl tells me he'll be back and hopefully next time round he'll get the drop on them. Karl's time of 47.13 was a bit slower than Adams record time set up in perfect extra high tide conditions earlier in the year.

Thankfully Adam's time is still faster than the double one arm bandits OC2 time of Matt and Jamie....................PHEW!!!

Dudley Hitchins improved his PB by a whopping 43 seconds. Dudley, whom I call the ‘Silent Assassin', has improved his PB by one whole minute within 2 weeks. Is Duds the ‘Mystery man' of silent training. Hmmm....................

Kim Pollock posted by far his PB by changing from his ‘old Hayden' to one of Paul Mauger's new demo FENN XT's. See what a difference a decent ski makes to all you paddlers who are just getting started. The FENN XT provides you with good stability, and is also great in and out of the surf, and is but marginally slower than the ultra quick FENN Millennium. It's a great all round ski.

Speak to Paul if you are in need of or are interested in a ski, as he has a range of new, demo and slightly used Fenns and Icons for you to purchase. Starting from $2100.00 Incl GST as well as fibre glass and carbon split shaft racing paddles from SET paddles at VERY competitive prices.

Speak to Paul about a special deal. If Paul doesn't have your leg length size he'll get one up from www.oceanpaddler.com  for you. Freight costs and GST normally included.

It was also interesting to see some of the outriggers trying out FENN skis yesterday as well, and some ski paddlers trying out the OC1 outriggers too. Some cross-pollination perhaps?

Maybe a case of it being of benefit to both sporting codes?

Also, John Gilbert has made a strong case to me about continuing the series right through winter. Many thanks for your kind input John. Your comments are well noted and I'm happy to report we'll be carrying on right through winter without a break.

Such is the nature of this series that all comments and suggestions will be gratefully and willingly considered, for the betterment of the sport.

Finally, to all you Victorians out there busy watching the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations on a magnificent Opening Ceremony. Your country is proud of you all.

BUT>>>>>>>>>did you get the DUCK thing !!!!!!!! NOT!!!!!

Anyway, just for one minute consider......... Paul Mauger wants to hear from you if you're interested in surf ski or ocean racing. Paul is currently commuting to Melbourne on a regular basis, and if it's possible, would really like to get a paddling series set up there to compliment the one in Queensland.

So please contact him on the e-mail address below or phone him on 0405 474 778 if you're interested in paddling with or against him.

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Finally, a big thanks to Gilly for starting, and Greg for doing the time keeping.

Till next time.

SEE YOU ON THE WATER!

Editor

IMPORTANT - Next race dates:

(NB all dates are Saturdays unless otherwise specified)

7^th race - 8^th April 2006

8^th race - 22^nd April 2006

9^th race - 6^th May 2006

10^th race - 20^th May 2006

Entries close at:                       7.45 a.m. You MUST enter with your name, e mail address and telephone

                                                   number before the race starts

Pre - race briefing:           08.00 a.m.

Start time:                     08.10 a.m.

Cost to enter:                         FREE merely enter your details with us at the start and get a number.

Distance:                       9.4 kms as per  Garmin GPS

Prizes:                          Subject to the organizers discretion and ongoing success at finding

                                  suitable sponsors

Safety:

All paddlers will be responsible for there own safety requirements. If paddlers are unsure of their competency in negotiating the surf or rips at the entrance corridor to the creek, then we strongly recommend that PFD be worn by these paddlers and that all further precautions are taken by the individual to ensure his or her own safety, such as leashes to secure your paddles to your ski.

We recommend that paddlers be able to swim a minimum of 400 meters in 9 mins or less. No arrangements have been made for lifesaving IRB (inflatable rubber boats) to be in attendance. Under no circumstances will the organizers be responsible for individual safety.

For more info contact Paul Mauger on 0405 474 778.

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