I know about 4 or 5 going in it plus myself. I'll talk to trev or get him to post on here about the event. I too would like to see the 10km have unlimited in there as well, but if there's wind then 30km is not that far.

Jacko

Well that was perfect timing. I have had a few people asking me if they can do the 10km in Unlimited. Then answer is now "YES". The big picture of the event is to get us all together, meeting paddlers from different sports, sitting and listening to some great music, after testing yourself out on the ocean. So, even though the entry forms are currently saying 10km only in stock 12'6", just tick that box and you can mark off at the starting tent as unlimited over the 10km distance. We will also change the entry forms asap, but no probs to fill it out now. With some foresight we would have put it in that way anyway.

Also, a couple of people are going to do the 30km unlimited as a team, you can do this as well,if it appeals more, just get both paddlers to enter the individual and we will mark you off as a team on the day. Of course, you will need a jet ski or boat and support driver to do this.

We have more support and sponsors and prizes coming on each day, so at the moment we can tell you that you will have a great day no matter what and all going to plan possibly take home a nice prize or prizes. THe sooner you register, the better for us as we are wanting to make sure everyone gets their Saltwater Festival Race SInglet and we need to know numbers.

The music lineup is fantastic, the sprints should be a blast and we will make the most of the conditions on offer. I have been over the Brunswick to Salt course and it is fantastic in any south wind, with a great feel on that stretch of coast. If it is north we will start from Currumbin and once again, another great stretch of coast and a little short to cater for a bit of cross tail wobbles at the start.

You can follow start line progress or anything else on www.thesaltwaterfestival.com or email me at [email protected]

We really want to make this event fell like it is your own and grow it over the next couple of years into something special. So, all are welcome in any way shape or form. Good accom packages at Mantra for Mothers day as well, all on website.

So, please come along with your friends and family and support the event and give us any feedback and any ideas. Also if anyone wants to help out, you can contact me on the email above.

Yours in supping

Trevor Hendy

That's good news, the more the merrier. Jacko and Woogie are doing the 30km as a team as a training run for Molokaii. I know if I wasn't busy running it, I would be into doing it with someone, seems like a fun way to cover 30km.

By the way, we are finishing the Saturday night with the Mason Rack Band. If we get good weather should be a rocking finish out on the grass.

Hey Trev,
If we enter the 30km can we change to the 10 km on the day?
Thanks mate

Hi Trev,

what boards are allowed in the 4km race?

is it a beach start or ocean start?

cheers,
Serg

Trev it's pretty heavy on the beach breaks right now at Salt.... lucky it's not this weekend The super eliminator sounds like fun...lets see what Huey throws at us in a weeksee you there regardless.

Rob

Just had a look at windguru so fare it saying South winds at 15 knots with a south swell. So its looking good so fare as they say finger crossed.
DW

Hey Trev, yesterday Hastings to Salt was unreal in the arv, esp from Caba onwards, runners galore. Getting in was, as usual, interesting though.....there are going to be some death or glory moments on the unlimited boards for sure if it's similar conditions on Sat. Should be tons of fun, can't wait.

jed said...

Hey Trev, yesterday Hastings to Salt was unreal in the arv, esp from Caba onwards, runners galore. Getting in was, as usual, interesting though.....there are going to be some death or glory moments on the unlimited boards for sure if it's similar conditions on Sat. Should be tons of fun, can't wait.

Do you look for the lull and go like hell or take whatever comes? It could make or break the race.

Thank you Jed, that is hilarious and quite true... death or glory.... go the glory..... you will get bragging rights for glory, but probably not time deduction should things turn out crap.... I am all for the glory, last longer than a PB time.

Trev

Conditions looking great, fun, fun, fun. have heard some good stories from the course in the last week...

STOKED

do we have to go to the briefing or can we rock up at the start line?

everyone whos entering gearing up for a fun day , im preparing with a few beers and a merlins pizza.Who do you think will take it out?

[looks like it will be cooking and decent size surf to get in.i piked it on my flatwater board- too windy, too big for me on that board. went and did a snapper/alley run which was good fun. they should do a good time if the wind swings around a bit. it will be very dicey getting in, watched some shortboards going over the falls
cheers

WHAT A RACE!! Wicked swell in and out. I got totally smashed on the way back in but so much fun.
I only know of some results. Great effort by all paddlers!! it was certainly a test for all and took some gutts getting in thru the beach break.

I have no idea know times but approx, (im sorry if i get some wrong)

30km Sup Team
1st Jacko & Woogie (Naish 17ft) 2hr 30min ish
2nd Steve & Macca (Naish 17ft) 20 min behind
3rd Angela & Jasleigh (Nasih 14ft) And only female team 3hr 05 min
4th Steve Quiller & Shields (Naish 14ft) 4min behind girls

Jamie Mitchell 1st Prone Lakau Kai

30km Solo
1st Billy 17ft Lakau kai

Female 30km
1st Alison fullagar 14ft Naish 4hr 10min ish
2nd Alice DC 17ft

Female 10km
1st sharkira 12'6 Lakau Kai
2nd Jenny 12'6 DC

Excellent effort by all.

I'm surprised there wasn't more snapped boards LOL!!

xx angie