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–– In Association With

OC1/2 Races; OC6 Short Courses & Changes Race

Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle Harbour

Saturday 11th January, 2020

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WELCOME:

For 10 years, Newcastle OCC has had the pleasure to host the iconic Pasha Dasha GP on our

wonderful water playground. You are now invited to join us for the 10th regatta.

Bring family, friends etc and make a weekend of it. See the world’s biggest coal shipping port

in action. Enjoy unequalled spectator access along the entire length of the course. If that’s

not enough, the foreshore is a great place to kick back and enjoy the parks & cycleways,

restored buildings, restaurants, etc., with kilometres of beaches just a stone’s throw away.

COURSES:

OC1/2 Hoe Hui series –1/2/3 laps of approximately the Changes Race course.

Junior, Novice, Ultra Short Course –one lap of approx. the Changes Race course.

Short Course – two laps of approx. Changes Race course

Changes Race - Yes it will be a changes race but DIFFERENT. As trialed last year there

will be 5 separate races that finish after each 5.4km lap, change your crew on

Horseshoe Beach and reassemble for restart asap……..27km, 5 laps of 5.4km , 4

changes , staggered start.

Tighter, faster racing with more race-start practice. Aggregate points all races: not

cumulative time etc.

WARNING: Serious penalties for “jumping” the starts

Alternate (inside) Course – all laps 5km, 25km total

RACE PROGRAM

7.15am Briefing & then 20 minutes before each race

Time (Approx)

Race Category

Distance

7.30am

OC1/2 Race 4,8 & 12 km

9.30am

Jnr, Novice, Ultra Short

4.5km

10.30am

Short Course – all divisions

10km

12.30pm

Women, Mixed, Men

27km

Presentations - 30mins after the last canoe has completed

the final race. This will be held at the registration tent.

Prizes: –Trophies & random draw

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RACE INFORMATION

High Tide: 0930 DST – 1.99m Low Tide: 1610 (DST) – 0.24m

……lots water, big differentia

Race Course: 27km

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ALTERNATE Race Course: 25km (adverse weather conditions)

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COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Conditions of eligibility

1. Only a competitor who is a financial member of a club affiliated with AOCRA Ltd. and is a current registered competitor with AOCRA Ltd. is eligible to nominate and

compete in any event.

2. AOCRA Ltd., the Race Director, or the Race Committee reserves the right to request proof of identity or age [i.e. ID card with photograph] of a competitor at any time.

3. The Race Committee reserves the right to be the arbiter in any dispute regarding eligibility and registration of competitors. The Race Director’s decision is final.

4. The REGATTA RULES [as amended] of the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association Ltd shall apply.

For full details of these rules, please refer to www.aocra.com.au

5. All OC6 will be required to carry 6 PFD’s, 2 bailers, a spare paddle, and prescribed tow rope (25m x 12mm ‘silver’ rope – ATTACHED).

Covers required.

6. All OC1/2 – paddlers to wear non-inflatable PFD, canoe to be fitted with

leg rope and spare paddle

AGE DIVISIONS

Junior Competitors Junior division competitors shall not have reached 20 years of age and be at least 10 years of age during the race year of competition.

Senior Competitors

The following age divisions shall apply to both OC6 and solo canoe events:

a) Under 21 competitors both male and female are those who during the Race Year

of competition are between 19 years and 21 years of age.

b) Open competitors both male and female shall be of any adult age.

c) Junior competitors to be eligible to compete in Open Division shall turn 14 in the Race Year of competition. Their inclusion will be at a qualified coach’s discretion.

They must have written parental/guardian permission.

d) The AOCRA categories: Masters- female & male over 40; Senior

Master - over 50; Golden Master - over 60; Platinum- over 70 years. A competitor’s age for a Racing Year is determined by their

age as at 31st December of the Racing Year.

e) AGGREGATE age of team not available this year

f) In all senior events at governed and sanctioned regattas, teams shall be of the same gender applicable for that event unless

otherwise approved by the Zone Management Committee or

AOCRA.

Mixed crews must have at least 3 women paddlers in the canoe

for changes races

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REGISTRATION

RACE FEES:

OC1/2 Race – Junior $15ph, Senior $20

OC6 Junior: $15 ph. ($90/team)

OC6 Novice and Ultra Short Course: $25 ph. ($150/team)

OC6 Short Course: $30 ($180/team)

Changes race: $40 ph. = $360 @ 9’s team, or $400 @ 10’s Team

Changes Race - Men’s -9 paddlers (max)/ team.

Women’s & Mixed -10 paddlers (max)/ team.

You are reminded that teams/paddlers should be registered beforehand.

It is so much better for the organisers to have an idea of crews

participating when organising rescue craft, trophies, catering etc.

Late Entries permitted on the day, as per AOCRA rules.

Register on the website www.aocra.com.au ENQUIRIES:

Should be directed to: Stephen Dawes, Race Director 0408594340

Vicki Baker, NOCC Secretary 0408407344

SAFETY INSPECTION

Safety inspections will be performed on all canoes.

If a canoe fails to meet the required AOCRA Safety guidelines,

that canoe will be ineligible to take part in the event.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Location: Horseshoe Beach is inside the entrance of Newcastle Harbour. Dog & horse friendly !!!.

Parking: FREE parking in car park behind the beach also at nearby Nobby’s Beach. Prime areas will be secured for trailer parking. Part of this area is used by the Supercar races.

Toilets / Showers: LIMITED male and female toilets may be provided on site, otherwise toilets and showers at the Nobby’s Beach Surf Club 200m away. Fresh water taps, available on site for drinking water and to rinse down bodies and boats.

Food: Free watermelon for competitors at sign off.

A food stall shall be provided with hot and cold food, coffee van. Nobbys Surf club has an excellent kiosk a short walk across the park.

http://nobbysslsc.org.au/

Accommodation: Contact us for an information package. There is a variety of amenities available sight the link below.

http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/getting-here-and-around/visitor-information-

centres

C1 & OC2 race start 2018

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HOW TO GET TO EVENT

Plug “Horseshoe or Nobby’s Beach”, Newcastle into your GPS

and enjoy the trip.

See map below for suggested trailer route (other streets bit tight). Say hi to

our new trams.

Inset left, After going through Hamilton turn

left then right into Hunter St.

Below, Pass the Rail station along Scott St to

Newcastle East then taking Nobbys Rd to the

Nobbys round-about, turn left, then right to the

race site. This year Light Rail is completed

and

road is clear

A number of roads will take you

to the race site.

This is the recommended route for

towing OC trailers