Yep it's that time of the year again when paddlers get out and support the Welly Paddlers Series Races again...............either that or it's the............... get my butt off the couch.............go clean the cobwebs out of the boat scenario............... and lets go get into some paddle action on the water.
Race 1 is on the Ruamahunga River, the venue is approx 4km SE of the Southern end of Lake Wairarapa.
To get to the start take SH 53 from Featherston (Martinborough Road) after approx 6 km turn right onto Kahutara Road, travel approx 18 km along this road then turn right onto the east West Access Road where it will take you approx 7 km to get to a turn off that heads left down to the Waterski Club.
If you go to maps.goggle.co.nz and zoom into the Southern end of Lake Wairarapa and then click on the satelite map you'll see the buildings and boat ramp that you are aiming for.
Registration is from 9.15 am
Briefing is at 10.10 am
Race start is 10.30 am
There will be a:
12 km long course up to the Road bridge at Tuhitarata and back
7 km short course (2 laps)
3.5km course (1 lap) for Stand Up Paddle boards
entry fee:
$5 singles
$8 doubles
$10 fours
$12 W6's
Nothing has changed from the previous Seasons...........Buoyancy vests are compulsory................either worn or carried.
Open to all water craft who want to get out and flex the muscles either cruising, training or racing.
All entry fee money goes into Spot prizes, results and photos by 9 pm night of race here on the website.
May see you over there?
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