The Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club

is proud to host:

OC1, OC2, V1, OUTRIGGER CANOE AND SUP & SURFSKI

REGATTA SATURDAY 11 & SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2017

Nominations Close – Wednesday 8 November 2017

November 2017 Dear Paddlers & Supporters,

We are excited to invite you to our two day SQ Zone Regatta weekend for the OC1 /2 series.

The Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club have an alliance with the Broadwater Parklands and the

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, and as such, our home base is located on the Broadwater in front of

these world class facilities, which are host to the swimming and cultural events for the 2018

Commonwealth Games.

We will run a range of short courses on the Broadwater and the long course will run from

Tallebudgera Creek through the Spit Seaway and finishing on the Northern Peninsula shore front

at Broadwater Parklands. We encourage everyone to enter early which allows us to secure

appropriate support resources for a safe and enjoyable event.

We promise the paddling community plenty of variety in the Broadwater with separate V1 races

and Team Relay races held on Sunday.

A big shout out to our club sponsor; Be Local Today, who take care of all our printing, digital

marketing, web presence and promotional materials. Thanks for your invaluable support.

Happy Paddling and see you this regatta!

The Chief - Leigh Paine President Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club

Time Soutport Seaway High Tide 0220 Low Tide 0746 Distance

0630 Registration Short & Long Course Opens at Northern Peninsula

0700 Race Briefing for All Short Course

Support Boat Safety Briefing, inc First Aid

0730 Race 1 Short Course Start 8 km

All Senior Divisons and Ages OC1/OC2

19 Under OC1

16 Under OC2

0800 Briefing for all Junior Courses

0830 Race 2 Junior Course Start

14 Under OC1 4 km

12 Under OC2s 4 km

0915 Race 3 12 Under OC1 Start 2 km

0920 Race 4 Minnows OC6 1 km

0930 Race 5 Junior Course Start

16 Under OC1 6 km

14 Under OC2s 6 km

1030 Junior Medal Presentation

1130 Race Briefing for Long Course at Northern Peninsula

1200 All Long Course Paddlers to Start at Tallebudgera Creek

1245 Scrutinising of craft at start location

1300 Competitors enter water - rafting at start line (will be

discussed in detail at race briefing)( Decision on downwind course direction will be made Friday 5 pm,

see Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Facebook Page)

1330 Race 6 Long Course Start 22 km

All senior divisions and ages OC1 / OC2

19 Under OC2

1630 Long Course Presentation at Northern Peninsula

Short Course Random Prize Draw(Pre-purchased ticket system for Sausage Sizzle, Beers & Soft Drinks

onsite during presentation)

1830 Day One Conclusion

Less AOCRA

Less SQZ

Saturday 11 November Program

Please note all times are approximate, we ask that all paddlers are ready to race prior to the indicated time

Time Southport Seaway High Tide 0336 Low Tide 0904 Distance

0630 Registration Opens at Northern Peninsula

0700 Race Briefing for All V1 Short Course

0715 Briefing for all Junior V1 Courses

0730 Race 1 V1 Short Course Start 8 km

All Senior Divisons and Ages and U19

0830 Race 2 Junior V1 Short Course Start

14 Under 4 km

0900 Race 3 Junior V1 Short Course Start

12 Under 2 km

0905 Race 4 Minnows OC6 1 km

0915 Race 5 Junior V1 Short Course

16 Under 6 km

0925 Briefing for all V1 Long Course at Northern Peninsula

1015 Race 6 V1 Long Course Start

All Senior Divisions and Ages 16 km

1230 All Junior and Senior V1 Long Course Presentation

1300 Race Briefing for Relays

Teams of 2 for OC1, V1, SUP, SKI & Teams of 4 for OC2,

D-SKI Single and Mixed gender teams

1315 Race 7 12 Under & 14 Under Relay ( 4 x 1.5 km legs) Start 6 km

1400 Race 8 16 Under & 19 Under & All Senior Divisions & Ages (

4 x 3km legs) Start

12 km

1500 Day Two Conclusion

Sunday 12 November Program

Please note all times are approximate, we ask that all paddlers are ready to race prior to the indicated time

Short Course OC1 OC2 V1 SUP SKI & 19U OC1 / V1

& 16U OC2 8 KM

Start at Northern Peninsula shore front, turning right in front of Wavebreak Island. Return south on the right side of the channel (stay out of the main channel at all times) towards Sundale Bridge, turning right adjacent to Marina Mirage. Facing North, remain on the left side of the channel turning left through a small channel, finishing ahead at the the Northern Peninsula shore front.

Juniors 16U OC1 V1 & 14U OC2 6 KM

Start at the Northern Peninsula shore front, turning right in front of Wavebreak Island.

Return south on the right side of the channel (stay out of the channel at all times) towards

Sundale Bridge before returning right adjacent to the Pier and finishing at the Northern

Peninsula shore front.

Juniors 14U OC1 V1 & 12U OC2 4 KM

Start at the Northern Peninsula shore front. Face north, remaining left adjacent to the

shoreline for 2 kms and return turning left. Face south on the right side of the channel

adjacent to the shore line, finishing ahead at the Northern Peninsula shore front.

Juniors 12U OC1 V1 2 KM

Start at the Northern Peninsula shore front, remaining left adjacent to the shoreline. Face

north for 1 km and return turning left. Face south on the right side of the channel adjacent

to the shore line, finishing ahead at the Northern Peninsula shore front.

Relays OC1, OC2, V1, SUP, SKI, D-SKI 6KM and 12 KM

All 12U & 14U teams will paddle 4 x 1.5km legs and all 16U, 19U & Senior Divisions & Ages

will paddle 4 x 3km legs.

Start at the Northern Peninsula shore front, facing North safely cross the channel and turn

right to paddle around the sandbank island remaining on the right side of the main channel.

Return to the Northern Peninsula shore front, exit craft for a beach run and change over to

next team member. On last leg exit on the Northern Peninsula shore front with a beach run

to the finish.

Long Course OC1 OC2 SUP SKI 22 KM

Start out from the Tallebudgera Creek entrance adjacent to Burleigh Heads facing North

along the shore line. Turn left at the Southport Seaway entrance remaining on the left

side of the Seaway wall, turning left in the Broadwater. Facing south, move safely across

the main channel giving way to all powered vessels to the right side of the channel. Turn

right, away from Seaworld through a small channel. Finishing ahead at the Northern

Peninsula shore front.

Alternate Long Course B OC1 OC2 SUP SKI 16 KM

Start out the front of Seaworld facing north, remaining on the right hand side of the main

channel close to the shoreline. Remain right through the Southport Seaway entrance to

the ocean. Turn right at the end of the Seaway wall facing south towards Surfers Paradise.

Turn left to return along the shoreline to the Southport Seaway entrance. Turn left at the

entrance remaining on the left side along the Seaway wall to enter the Broadwater. Face

south, move safely across the main channel, giving way to all powered vessels to the right

side of the channel and turn right, away from Seaworld through a small channel to finish

ahead at the Northern Peninsula shore front.

Alternate Long Course C OC1 OC2 SUP SKI 16 KM

If adverse conditions prohibit any offshore racing, the long course will be held in the Broadwater. Start at the Northern Peninsula shore front. Face north, remaining left adjacent to the shore line. Move safely across to the right side of the channel out from Quota Park Marina around the Sandbank heading south on the right side of the channel passing Wavebreak Island. Turn right, away from the Marina Mirage facing North. Face north, remain on the left side of the channel, turning left through a small channel. Face north remaining on the right side of the channel turning right in front of Wave Break Island. Turn right to face south remaining right of the channel ( stay out of the channel at all times) towards Seaworld. Turn right, away from Seaworld through a small channel finishing ahead at the Northern Peninsula shore front.

Long Course V1 16 KM

Start at the Northern Peninsula and head north, remaining left adjacent to the shoreline.

Move safely across to the right of the channel turning right in front of Wavebreak Island.

Face south remaining right of the channel passing Wavebreak Island. Face south remaining

on the right side of the channel ( staying out of the channel at all times) towards Marina

Mirage. Turn right, away from Marina Mirage facing north. Stay left adjacent to the

shoreline to continue past the Northern Peninsula shore front and repeat the 8km course

again to finish at the Northern Peninsula at 16kms.

Regatta Rules

Are you allowed to compete?

Paddlers are reminded of AOCRA’s rules and regulations participating in AOCRA sanctioned events. Individuals (OC1/V1) and teams (OC2) are only permitted to take part in said event if recognized as sanctioned competitor/s, which means:

1. The individual/ team has registered and paid fo the event through the AOCRA website,

2. The individual / team captain, have signed in at the registration desk and provided racing canoe number,

3. The individual / all team members, are current financial member/s of an AOCRA affiliated club, and

4. The individual / all team members, are current financial member/s of AOCRA.

Due to insurance implications, if the above criteria is not met, you are stay off the race course. Non-competing paddlers are not to use the event courses for training, coaching or recreational paddling craft while competitors are on the course.

SQ Zone OC1 Incentive for The OC1/2 & V1 Series 2017

SQ Zone is pleased to announce that again we will be giving away another OC1 at the end of this OC1/2 Race Series. To be in the running to win the Canoe the following conditions apply:

• OC1, OC2, V1, SUP & Ski paddlers all qualify so long as they are a current member of an SQ Zone Affiliated Club.

• One race entry entitles you to one entry to win the canoe.

• You must also be present at the last Regatta to win the canoe.

Paddling Promotions together with Outrigger Zone have generously provided sponsorship towards this year’s OC1, the winner will have a choice between an ANTARES or ARES OC1 complete with travel covers. Colour choice will also be available subject to stock levels.

Late Registrations

Cut off for registration is Wednesday 8 November 2017

The SQ committee have decided registrations after midnight on advertised cut off day incur a $100 late fee ($50 for Juniors). In addition, the Race Director has the discretion to not allow late registrations to paddle if he or she has concerns about the paddler/support boat ratio.

Online Entries

All competitors, including AOCRA non-members, must register online at www.aocra.com.au before race day. It is not possible to register on the day. Sign in and briefing will take place at the Gold Coast OCC marquee near the Pier. Paddlers must sign-in to confirm their registration and canoe number for each race.

Any AOCRA members who are entering the ski paddle race should log in as an OC1 competitor and make a note at the bottom of their nomination sheet that they will be racing on a surf ski.

If you are having trouble with the online registration through AOCRA please email support@aocra.com.au or sqregistrar@gmail.com or message Connie Withrington through the SQ Facebook page.

Entry Race Fees $20 Per Paddler Per Race Senior Paddlers

$15 Per Paddler Per Relay Race Senior Paddlers

$10 Per Paddler Per Race and Per Relay Race Junior Paddlers

$10 Per Paddler Per OC6 Race Minnow Paddlers

Cancellation Policy

In the very unlikely event of a total abandonment Gold Coast OCC will not be in a position to refund race fees. It is our understanding that AOCRA National and SQ Zone would refund their portion of the race fee

Event Day Registration

All paddlers should ensure they sign in and provide their canoe number at the Registration Tent. This will assist in the accuracy of the results and for safety reasons.

Medals

There will be a Junior Medal presentation as per the program. There will be a Long Course Medal presentation as per the program. Random prize draw for Short Course participants as per the program.

Long Course OC1 OC2 SUP SKI Details

We will provide an update on the GCOCC Public Facebook Page at 5PM on Friday 10 November confirming which Long Course will be set for racing on Saturday 11 November. Below is a snapshot of the location for Race Start at Tallebudgera Creek. For this course, all paddlers are advised to drive State Route 3 ( via Bermuda Street) to the start of the race on the left off the Gold Coast Highway at the Tallebudgera Recreation Centre Access. This drive is 21.2 kms and allow 35 minutes driving time.

Regatta Location

Northern Peninsula left of the Gold Coast Boat Ramp at Broadwater Parklands

Adjacent to Smith Street Marine Parade, Southport. Adjacent Smith Street

Trailer Parking Trailer parking will be at the new Southport boat ramp adjacent to the Smith Street turnoff on Marine Parade, Southport. Vehicles parked in these designated parks will be fined.

Vehicle Parking

Southport Boat Ramp is the best Location. There is limited free parking, more parking is available on the far side of the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. Will be very busy – get in early.

$1.60 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm $1.60 per hour Sunday 9am-5pm

Carey Park A short 10min walk. $1.60 per hr Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm $5.00 per day Monday to Saturday 9am - 7pm

$1.60 per hr Sunday 9am - 5pm

Marine Parade

$1.70 per hr Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm Free on Sundays

Accommodation

The following options are located within walking distance of the finish line:

• Gold Coast Tourist Parks Broadwater – Southport 07 5667 2730 • The Meriton – Southport 07 5519 0400

• Crystal Bay Resort – Southport 07 5561 2200

• Habourside Resort – Southport 07 5591 6666

• Brighton on Broadwater Shores – Southport 07 5503 0841

Safety All paddlers must sign-in at the registration tent prior to the event. Canoe/craft numbers for each race will be required. All paddlers to attend course briefings prior to the race start.

• OC1/OC2/V1 Leg ropes (one per canoe)

• PFDs (one per paddler) mandatory all craft

• All craft (oc1/oc2/v1/) are required to carry a spare blade highly recommended

• V1 mandatory to carry bailers

In accordance with MSQ’s Aquatic Permit, there is a Safety Management Plan for all volunteers and support boats. Please email gcocc_secretary@outlook.com for a copy, or if you have any support boats coming with you.

First Aid

There will be a designated first aid officer available at the registration area for the duration of the weekend. A fleet of support boats will operate during the event and equipped with standard first aid kit, tow rope and lights. All queries are to be directed to the Safety Officer.

Refreshments

The club will provide tasty and nutritious food from 6:30 am both days. Breakfast, Snack and Lunch options along with a range of refreshments located behind the Clubs Shade Tents area.

Contact Information

GCOCC Club President Race Director

Leigh Paine

familypaine@bigpond.com

0429 093 662

GCOCC Club Safety

Officer

Robert Brown

GCOCC_secretary@outlook.com

0431 261 925

GCOCC Secretary

Event Co-ordinator

GCOCC_secretary@outlook.com

0429 093 662