NSW Titles: Downwind Race

Event:  Downwind Race NSW State Titles
Date:  18 February 2012
Location:  Toowoon Bay Central Coast, NSW

Course:   
North east wind start: Soldiers Beach to Toowoon Bay  (10 km)
South wind start: Terrigal Haven to Toowoon Bay  (10 km)

Spectators can watch the race finish from the beach, chat to exhibitors, view the latest SUP boards, clothing and equipment 

Free board testing and demonstrations will be provided by exhibitors.   Free learn to SUP clinics will be held throughout the day courtesy of Central Coast Stand Up Paddle Boards, the local learn to SUP school. The clinics are open to the general public.   SUP Central, the local SUP Club, is hosting the event and will be providing information on how to join the club.

Exhibitor tents will be set up from 8 am.  Food, sausage sizzle also available making it a great day out.

Free entry for spectators.

After the race, participants and spectators can make their way to the Shelly Beach Golf Club for socialising, presentations, race photos and video.  Full buffet dinner will be available at 6 pm.  Only $15, and drinks can be purchased at club prices.  Venue provided courtesy of  Shelly Beach Golf Club -  located in scenic location - set in gentle undulating hills overlooking Shelly Beach.

Divisions
Open’s – Men & Women
Senior’s – Men & Women (Age: 45 and over)
Junior’s – Boys & Girls (Age: under 18)
Age at 31st December of the year event is held

Classes
14 foot and over unlimited (rudders allowed)
14 foot and under (fixed fins)
12 foot 6 inch

Prizes
1st prize. $1,000 cash.  All mens/boys divisions. First across the line on 14ft and under board.  Donated by ASI - the world leader in SUP education and accreditation.

1st prize. $1,000 cash.  All women/girls divisions. First across the line on 14ft and under board.  2nd prize $200.  3rd prize $100.  Donated by Jamieson Park Paddle (Health & Fitness Centre) - SUP lessons, rentals, fitness classes, race events, SUP yoga, SUP Demo centre.

Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for respective divisions and classes.

Program
Registration:    from 10.00 am at Toowoon Bay.
Briefing:          12.00 pm at Toowoon Bay.
Start:             1.00 pm
Presentations:  7 pm at the Shelly Beach Golf Club. eastern end
                       of Shelly Beach Road, Shelly Beach, NSW 
                       (everyone welcome)
Buffet dinner:   7 pm ($15 per person)

Registration & Entry 
Entry closing date: 16 February 2012
Fee: $40 (one division).  $15 (extra division)

Entry Conditions & Safety
Entry is open. 
Membership:  Must be a SUPA member or a SUPA affiliated club member.

Lifejackets are recommended.
Leg-rope is mandatory - worn at all times during the race.
You need to consider/plan your personal hydration and nutrition requirements. 

Results
Race course:  Terrigal Haven to Toowoon Bay
Open Men 14ft under: 1st Sam Parker.  1st male across line.
Open Men 14ft unlimited: 1st Peter Morgan
Open Men 12ft 6: 1st Mick Davis
Senior Men 14ft under: 1st Rob Gittoes
Senior Men 14ft unlimited: 1st Stuart Murray
Senior Men 12ft 6: 1st Scott Roberts
Junior Boys 12ft 6: 1st Charlie Finlay-Jones
Open Women 14ft under: 1st Terrene Black. 1st female across line.
Senior Women 14ft under: 1st Christine Finlay–Jones
Junior Girls 14ft and under: 1st Hannah Finlay-Jones

Full results and race times...

Race photos & Video:   SUPA Facebook

Accommodation
The Entrance Hotel. 87 The Entrance Rd  ph.0243322001  http://www.theentrancehotel.com.au/
Lake Front Motel 6-8 Coogee Ave North Entrance ph 0243324518 http://www.lakefrontmotel.com.au/
Ocean Front at The Entrance 102 Ocean Pde. Ph.0243325911..1800451830 http://www.oceanfrontaustralia.com/
Sapphire Palms Motel 180 The Entrance Rd. ph.0243325799 http://www.sapphirepalmsmotel.com.au/
Caravan Parks
Two Shores caravan park www.twoshores.holidayvillages.com.au/ is also very handy to the venue.
Dunlieth Caravan Park www.dunleithtouristpark.com.au  is just up the road from the venue, it has camping, cabins and holiday flats.
Backpacker
Lakes Hotel. 201 The Entrance Rd, ph.0243322166   http://www.thelakeshotel.com.au/