2025 SA Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Series Races
$150 for all 3 races plus a complimentary T-shirt and cap
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Race 1, 2025
Date: Saturday 14th June Check in and safety check: 12.15pm- 1.15pm Safety Briefing: 1.15pm Race Start: 2.00pm Wave 1 | 2.15pm Wave 2 Location: West Beach Cost: $50.00 plus race t-shirt and cap $70
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Race 2, 2025
Date: Saturday 19th July Check in and safety check: 9.15am - 9.45am Safety Briefing: 10.00am Race Start: 10.45am Wave 1 | 11.00am Wave 2 Location: Christies North Cost: $50.00 plus race t-shirt and cap $70
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Race 3, 2025
Date: Saturday 23rd August Check in and safety check: 7.30am - 8.15am Safety Briefing: 8.15am Race Start: 8.50am Wave 1, 9.00am Wave 2 Location: Metro Coast Cost: $50.00 plus race t-shirt and cap $70
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Race Info and FAQ
The South Australian Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers series is an open water ocean paddling competition, running in the winter months along the pristine South Australian coastline.
Who can enter?
To race in the series, paddlers must be financial members of a Surf Life Saving Club within Australia and hold a proficient Bronze Medallion award at the date of the race. The race is open to paddlers aged 16 and above as of midnight on the 1st of October of the current year. Race conditions can often be challenging, thus all paddlers must be competent and if in doubt consult their coaches before doing a race. A comprehensive risk management plan has been developed and water safety support is provided by local Surf Life Saving Clubs.
Any paddlers that do not comply with these regulations can apply for a special exemption subject to a paddling competance analysis and subsequent recomendation from an accredited surf ski coach and parent if under 18 years of age.
Please send information to SA Ocean Paddlers via email stating grounds for exemption.
What equipment do I need?
All paddlers must provide their own race craft (surf ski or ocean ski and paddles), must have an appropriate life jacket (PFD), distress flare, high visibility hat, leg rope and race number. Webscorere app downloaded and tracking set up as per the race directors instructions. Life jackets (PFD), flares, hats, leg ropes can be purchased from the Equipment Store page. Race numbers will be allocated at the first race. It is also compulsory to carry a mobile phone with you and have the Webscorere app installed on your phone to assist tracking you during the race, click on the link here to download.
Can I register on the day?
On the day registrations can be made online or can be purchased at the race officials tent however late registration on the day will incur a $20.00 late registration fee.
Who can enter?
To race in the series, paddlers must be financial members of a Surf Life Saving Club within Australia and hold a proficient Bronze Medallion award at the date of the race. The race is open to paddlers aged 16 and above as of midnight on the 1st of October of the current year. Race conditions can often be challenging, thus all paddlers must be competent and if in doubt consult their coaches before doing a race. A comprehensive risk management plan has been developed and water safety support is provided by local Surf Life Saving Clubs.
Any paddlers that do not comply with these regulations can apply for a special exemption subject to a paddling competance analysis and subsequent recomendation from an accredited surf ski coach and parent if under 18 years of age.
Please send information to SA Ocean Paddlers via email stating grounds for exemption.
What equipment do I need?
All paddlers must provide their own race craft (surf ski or ocean ski and paddles), must have an appropriate life jacket (PFD), distress flare, high visibility hat, leg rope and race number. Webscorere app downloaded and tracking set up as per the race directors instructions. Life jackets (PFD), flares, hats, leg ropes can be purchased from the Equipment Store page. Race numbers will be allocated at the first race. It is also compulsory to carry a mobile phone with you and have the Webscorere app installed on your phone to assist tracking you during the race, click on the link here to download.
Can I register on the day?
On the day registrations can be made online or can be purchased at the race officials tent however late registration on the day will incur a $20.00 late registration fee.
What do the races involve?
Races in the series are open water 'ocean paddling' races typically 10-15km in length. Races involve a water start and a fast finish through a finishing gate on the beach. Races have Male and Female categories in U19, Open, Masters (40+) age groups, as well as an all gender open double ski category. Races in the series are timed with results available immediately after each event. All races have different starting and finishing venues so be sure to arrange a driver or car pooling to transport your gear and craft between the start and finishing points.
How do I enter?
Individual race or series entries can be purchased by following the links on the race entry page.
Where do I meet for a race?
On the days prior to the event, the race committee will choose a direction dependent on the wind factors. The race direction and starting beach will be released on the South Australian Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Facebook Group so keep an eye on the page in the days leading up to the race. Before every race will be a safety briefing so make sure you get to the start at least 45 minutes early. Failure to attend the briefing will require approval from the Race Director to compete.
Where can I see my results?
All results are posted to the Results Page and the South Australian Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Facebook Group following a race.
Races in the series are open water 'ocean paddling' races typically 10-15km in length. Races involve a water start and a fast finish through a finishing gate on the beach. Races have Male and Female categories in U19, Open, Masters (40+) age groups, as well as an all gender open double ski category. Races in the series are timed with results available immediately after each event. All races have different starting and finishing venues so be sure to arrange a driver or car pooling to transport your gear and craft between the start and finishing points.
How do I enter?
Individual race or series entries can be purchased by following the links on the race entry page.
Where do I meet for a race?
On the days prior to the event, the race committee will choose a direction dependent on the wind factors. The race direction and starting beach will be released on the South Australian Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Facebook Group so keep an eye on the page in the days leading up to the race. Before every race will be a safety briefing so make sure you get to the start at least 45 minutes early. Failure to attend the briefing will require approval from the Race Director to compete.
Where can I see my results?
All results are posted to the Results Page and the South Australian Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Facebook Group following a race.
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