Another great day on the water with light winds.
The race incorporated a run on the beach. With the first sand bar being 20m from shore, the run had some high stepping through the water before reaching the run portion followed by another water run to start the next course lap.
The Open class course length was 5.5KM (3 laps) and the Elite was 8.3km (5 lap).
Everyone had a real test of their strength and stamina.
Thanks to Ryan Maxwell and Wasaga Beach Paddlesurf for hosting this event and Banana’s for hosting the awards.
As you can see by the picture below, everyone had a very enjoyable day.
On the left are the prize winners of two paddles, thanks to Lee Britain (Jimmy Lewis) of AUSMOSIS
NEXT RACE – EASTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – PORT DALHOUSIE
Saturday – JULY 09
Darryl Austin (host) of Ausmosis promises this race to be a true downwinder.
Keep your eye on the weather for a SW wind.
Below please find the complete race schedule.
Race Schedule
ELITE – 15.1 KM
07:00 – 09:00
Elite Racers will drop their boards off at the race START – take Ontario Street Exit in Beamsville on QEW. Head towards the Lake.
This is a fire line road with very limited parking. Someone will be there to give you direction and safeguard your board.
After dropping off your board, continue on to Port Dalhousie and the registration kiosk in Lakeside Park (Race HQ).
A bus will then transport all competitors back to the start location.
11:30 – Race Meeting
12:00 – Race start.
OPEN – 5.1 KM
Racers will meet at start – Charles Daley Park. Take Seventh Street Exit on QEW.
There is plenty of room for parking.
A bus will return racers to their cars
11:00 – Race Meeting
12:00 – Race Start
NOVICE/YOUTH
These races will start/end from Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie.
A course will be set up just off the beach.
12:30 – Race Meeting
13:00 – Race start
14:00 – Awards
Awards will take place in the Lock Street Brewery (15 Lock Street). Darryl’s putting on the BBQ. Some sampling may occur.
NOTE
If there is a change in the prevailing wind, all participants will be contacted at approximately 06:00 (or sooner) on race day as to change of plans. Check your emails.
BONUS!!
The first 40 racers to sign up on-line will receive a commemorative T-shirt.