Downwind Open to SUPs

As you all know one of our major objectives here at The Paddling Project is to build up our local paddling community.  We have long felt that that one of the best ways to do this is to spend more time with other like minded souls on the water, which is why  we are very excited about annoucing that the 20km downwind course is now open to both ski paddlers and SUPs!

We have also changed the sprint course back at Takapuna to a 1km sheltered course, suitable for new paddlers.  It is only $15 to compete in this part of the race and paddlers can choose to do as many or as few laps as they want. 

All the details are on our "Race Details" page.

Thanks again to all the SUP paddlers who have taken the time to discuss this race with us - your input is always appreciated.

See you all on the 24th!

New Race!!!

20km Downwind Ski & SUP Race and a Sprint Course


Takapuna Beach, Sunday March 24th, 2.00, 2.30 & 3pm starts

The Guts of it

Three DW courses open to SUPS and surf skis. All courses are approx 20km long. A Decision on what course will be used will be made on Saturday night and posted online

A sprint course suitable for newer paddlers will be set up at the finish. Ski and SUP paddlers can choose to do as many 1km lap around this sheltered course

Cash Prizes, Hot Spots and loads of spotties

This is the perfect build up for the premier downwind race King of the Harbour only two weeks later – you would be crazy to miss it!

Date: Sun Mar 24th
Venue: Takapuna
Ski DW Race Start: 2.30
SUP DW Race Start: 2.00
Race Briefing 1.45 (at start)
Sprint Course 3pm (at Taka)
Rego Open: from 12 noon

Entry $30 before March 22nd
$40 on the day (no exceptions)

Or go through your club, round up 10 or more paddlers and pay only $25

only $15 for sprint course

There will be a trailers leaving from TBC at 1pm to minimise DRF

To enter contact Katie
katiepo@ihug.co.nz
021 932 116