Introduction
The Sydney Paddle Series has been created by three leading Sydney Paddle Clubs specifically for Surf Ski Paddlers of all levels – Sydney Harbour Surf Club, Manly Warringah Kayak Club & Shark Island Paddlers.
The spirit is to share the water, the fun and of course the competition across three Sydney Harbour locations & courses – Middle Harbour/Sydney Harbour, the Pittwater/Hawkesbury and Rose Bay/Parsley Bay. Our vision is to make the series easy, safe and affordable with results across an 7 week period and available via Webscorer immediately after each event.
The first event in the series is the Spit to Zoo and is scheduled for Saturday 24th February 2024. This is a surf ski paddle event promoting the sport to a wide range of paddlers in the community with course options for paddlers to choose from according to their ability and goals hence catering for a range of participants. The short course being 9km and the long course 15km with an intermediate level (non-competitive) and a competitive level.
We expect approx. 180 – 200 participants.
Race Details
- When – 22nd of March 2025
- Race Host – Sydney Harbour Surf Club
- Starts from – Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Spit Road, Mosman;
- Map to Middle Harbour Yacht Club
- Webscorer Registration Link
- Course length 9 and 15k
- Paddler Check-in from 7am
- Race starts from 8:30 am; briefing time TBA
- Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
Note
- Note that parking is restricted in this area. METERED PARKING is available in three locations 1) on the South-Western Side of The Spit Bridge 2) at Clontarf Beach 3) on Parriwi Road – all locations are metered parking; Prior Boat drop-off is available in the MHYC car park more details via the SHSC website or Facebook. Please ensure you have a paid parking ticket until 10:30 am
- Northern Beaches stickers do not apply at the Spit Bridge Car parks, Mosman foreshore permits may require logging in to a phone app or the parking meters.
Race Course & Map
Take a look at this profile on Relive!
Event Schedule
| 6:00 am | Arrive and prepare equipment buoys |
| Initial weather assessment on site. Check site for safety issues. | |
| 6:30 am | Check-in and First Aid set up |
| Briefing of all boat crews and first aid officer. | |
| Course buoys layout for short and long course. | |
| Final weather assessment by Race Director | |
| 6:30 am | Check-In Opens |
| 07:15 am | Check-in Closes |
| 7:30 am | Race briefing |
| 8:00 am | Intermediate paddlers start |
| 8:05 am | Long Course Singles Start |
| 8:10 am | Short Course and Doubles |
| 10:45 am | Paddlers finish at Middle Harbour Yacht Club |
| 11:15 am | Final paddlers depart venue, site cleanup. |
Event Coordination / Management
Race Director – Luke Horder (SHSC) will be located at MHYC at the start and finish. Mobile – 0405444311 and two-way radio.
Safety Officer – Ed Phillips (SHSC) Located at the start/finish location at MHYC. Mobile – 0418995511 and two-way radio.
First Aid Officer – Directions Health: Deanna Stratford Certificate IV Health and other relevant qualifications. Located onshore at MHYC.
Mobile 0488 602 554 and access to two-way radio.
On water safety and support will be provided by powered safety boats manned by at least
two crew around the course, at each buoy location and the sweep the course as last
paddlers pass each point.
