Our races dont have water like this!!
CLUTHA CLASIC
Dec 2011.Click here to download an entry
Clutha Classic will be transferred to the matukituki river (same meeting place Wanaka Foreshore) if Clutha River is over 360 cumecs
Entry forms will be made available online as well as from local retailers when available. If more information is needed email bgodsall@sportotago.co.nz or blake.luff@gmail.com
The complete Clutha Classic begins at the Wanaka foreshore and follows the lake to the outlet (the head of the Clutha) and then follows the river past Albertown and Luggate to Maori Point road. Expect Grade 2 rapids, Grade 2 certificates compulsory. 3 major rapids are Pioneer, Devils Elbow and Shitters ditch. For information with river conditions close to race time contact Blake on blake.luff@gmail.com or 0274233210. There may be possibilities on a few guided trips before the race but this is yet to be confirmed.
WINTER KAYAK SERIES 2011
Southern Lakes Multisport Club
Cost $5 for SLMSC current members. $10 for non members. (Memberships contact jo.brent@paradise.net.nz)
Start time each race 10am sharp
Race 1: Sunday 3rd July Frankton Beach. Distance approx 12km. (Steve Norton)
WINTER KAYAK SERIES R1 RESULTS
Race 2: Sunday 10th July Cromwell. Butchers Drive Boat Ramp 8km (Bill)
WINTER KAYAK SERIES R2 RESULTS
Race 3: Sunday 7th August Lake Hayes. Meet at Rowing club 1or 2 laps (day after Peak 2 Peak) (Steve , Brent)
Race 4: Sunday August 21st Frankton Beach. Distance approx 12km (Steve, Brent)
Race 5: Sunday September 4th Wanaka
Foreshore to Outlet return 15km (Dougal, Vicki)
Contact Bill 021 442626
Kayaking is a thriving passion of sporting enthusiasts from all over our area. This is due to the amount of waterways that we have at our back door. In summer kayaking is more popular as it means if you are fortunate enough to test the temperature of lake Wakatipu, you wont contract hyperthermia. In saying that there are a dedicated group who meet on Sunday mornings throughout the winter to have a social race and see how the training is progressing. More information about the series is below.
Our races dont look like this!!!
The club being as passionate as we are organize three kayak races for athletes to enjoy. The first being the Clutha Classic. This is a legendary race that leads competitors from the Wanaka foreshore to Maori Point road via the Clutha River (BEWARE DIDYMO IS PRESENT HERE) Always a popular hit out before the Coast to Coast.
The second race begins at the head of the Hawea river and follows to smooth and bumpy rapids into the clutha river finishing at Maori Point. Due to the relatively small volume of the Hawea river paddlers start in waves. DIDYMO IS ALSO PRESENT IN THE HAWEA!
A relatively flat paddle with the only obstacle the boils under the Clyde bridge. A good hit out for the duathlon in the afternoon!
Clyde to Alexandra
18th September
- Local paddler enjoys a morning out in the sunshine!
A tradition that extends back almost as far as the Blossom Festival! Race starts from Miners Lane in Clyde and then follows the river to Alexandra. Prizes include Chocolate fish! Handicapped on boat type.
Followed by Duathlon in Earnscleugh in the afternoon. Meeting at Laing road, start time to be advised.
For more info contact Bill on bgodsall@sportotago.co.nz
HAWEA DAM TO
LUGGATE
Jan 2012
(Approx 30km paddling, contact will release 50 cumecs in Hawea)
Registration at Hawea Dam 9am.
Race Start 10:30am.
Entry fee is $40 , ($30 for SLMSC members) Entries on the day $50
****CASH PRIZES******
The HAWEA is not a learners river a grade 2 cert is compulsory, expect grade 2+ to grade 3.
Entry forms will be made available online as well as from local retailers when available. If more information is needed email bgodsall@sportotago.co.nz or blake.luff@gmail.com
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