QLD Titles : Flat Water Races

Event: 
QLD State Titles - SUP Flat Water Long Race - 6km
QLD State Titles - SUP Flat Water Short Race - 1500 metres
Date:    12 February 2012
Location:   Sandgate Beach on Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Brisbane (between 6th and 7th Avenue)

The SUP flat water racing events are held over one day.  There will be two races:
Long race course:
Short race course: 1,500 metres 

Sandgate provides an ideal backdrop to the SUP race events, with Tangalooma Island across the Bay.  Spectators can watch the races from various places along the shore, chat to exhibitors, view the latest SUP boards, clothing and equipment, find out about joining a stand up paddle club or find out about learn to SUP lessons. 

Exhibitors tents will set up from 8 am and showcasing the SUP boards, accessories and related equipment.  

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

Food, sausage sizzle also available, making it a great day out.  All competitors receive a copy of SUP Mag.   Free entry for spectators.

Divisions
Open Men.  Open Women
Senior Men.  Senior Women (age 45 & over)
Junior Boys.  Junior 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
12 foot and under (non race board)

Prizes
Product vouchers for Women/girls events.  Donated by Hive Swimwear - the ultimate women's swimwear. SUP, surf, swim and run in it, we make swimwear that stays on. www.hiveswimwear.com

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

Program - Flat Water Long Course Race (6 kms)
1 lap.  1 race.   All classes and divisions race together.  5 minute staggered starts for each class. 
8.30 am  Registration at marshalling tent
9.30 am Safety briefing
10.00 am  Start 

Program - Flat Water Short Course (1500 metres)
4 separate races.  1 lap.  
Safety briefing all races:  12 noon.
Race 1:  12.30 pm 14' & over unlimited
Race 2:  1.15 pm 14' & under (fixed fins)
Race 3:  2.00 pm 12'6" class
Race 4:  2.45 pm  12' & under (non race board)
Presentations:  3.30 pm

Registration
Entry closing date:    10 February 2012    
Long race: fee: $30 (one division).  $10 extra divisions.
Short race: fee:  $20 (one division).   $5 extra divisions

Entry Conditions
Membership:  Must be a SUPA member or a SUPA affiliated SUP club member.

Results

Long Race 6 km 
Open Men 12ft 6: 1st Tony Ruault
Junior Boys 12ft 6: 1st Trevor Tunnington

Short Course 1500 metres
Open Men 12ft 6: 1st Trevor Tunnington
Senior Men 12ft 6: 1st Tim Von Ruetzen
Junior Boys 12ft 6: 1st Trevor Tunnington
Open Men 12ft under: 1st  Glen Parkes
Senior Men 12ft under: 1st Andrew Hallam

Full race results and times...

See race photos


Accommodation
Where to stay around Sandgate.   Short & long term accommodation available, as well as airport or train station pick up. Sandgate train station is a 33minutes ride direct from the City, and Sandgate Beach is only about 10 minutes slow walk from the station. Average rates of accommodation we can arrange for you in the area

$30 per night in shared room
$90 per night your own room for single occupancy, $100 per night for double occupancy
$160 per night 2 bedroom self-contained unit sleeps up to 6 (2 dbl, 2 sgl beds, air-con, Foxtel)
2 bed-room unit is priced for upto 4 person. Additional guests $15 a night.
Long term discounts available.

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