Overview
- 15km open ocean loop OC1 race (surfski welcome too)
- 28th September 2019
- Limited to 30 entries only – ENTRY NOW FULL & CLOSED
- Entry closes noon on 21st September – ENTRY NOW FULL & CLOSED
- Specific safety kit requirements (see below)
- Location address 1 Penny Way, Christchurch BH23 4TA
Agenda / timings
0730-0815 Registration / safety kit check / collect race number
0840 Race / Course Briefing (at registration desk)
0855 Canoes to start line & final kit check
0900 Race start
Course time capped at 2.5hrs due to a sailing race in the vicinity. Any paddlers on the course at this time will be recovered to the finish by safety boats
Prize giving at registration desk 15mins after last paddler crosses.
0840 Race / Course Briefing (at registration desk)
0855 Canoes to start line & final kit check
0900 Race start
Course time capped at 2.5hrs due to a sailing race in the vicinity. Any paddlers on the course at this time will be recovered to the finish by safety boats
Prize giving at registration desk 15mins after last paddler crosses.
Course & Rules
May be altered subject to conditions
Starting at Friars Cliff beach heading round Hengistbury Head to the famous "Yellow Buoy", turning left and back to the "Red Post" in the harbour, turning left & back out for a 2nd lap around the yellow buoy, returning to the beach at Friars Cliff.
Starting at Friars Cliff beach heading round Hengistbury Head to the famous "Yellow Buoy", turning left and back to the "Red Post" in the harbour, turning left & back out for a 2nd lap around the yellow buoy, returning to the beach at Friars Cliff.
Water edge start (1 strike false start – subsequent results in DNF)
Water edge finish (time keepers decision is final)
Start is 1 minute warning whistle. Race start whistle in starters control after the 1 minute count down. False start resets process
Buoys must be turned in the correct direction and the course map must be adhered to as per race briefing.
No drafting of any craft other than OC1/Va’a/Ski
Note in the event of severe weather we may cancel the event & refund entry fees.
NO canoes to be placed on the beach until after race briefing. They are to remain in the grass car park area
Once finished canoes to be cleared straight to grass car park area (this is to remove public risk of craft left on the beach)
Points awarded as part of the ‘unofficial’ UK OC Series
1st to 3rd place in men’s & women’s classes awarded prizes
NOTE: This is an open ocean race with current, tide, wind & waves likely. Be aware of your own limitations before you enter or race.
EDIT 23-08-19 - due to popular demand we will provide a 1 lap short course option - inform us on the day if you wish to choose this option. This will NOT count towards the series points.
Water edge finish (time keepers decision is final)
Start is 1 minute warning whistle. Race start whistle in starters control after the 1 minute count down. False start resets process
Buoys must be turned in the correct direction and the course map must be adhered to as per race briefing.
No drafting of any craft other than OC1/Va’a/Ski
Note in the event of severe weather we may cancel the event & refund entry fees.
NO canoes to be placed on the beach until after race briefing. They are to remain in the grass car park area
Once finished canoes to be cleared straight to grass car park area (this is to remove public risk of craft left on the beach)
Points awarded as part of the ‘unofficial’ UK OC Series
1st to 3rd place in men’s & women’s classes awarded prizes
NOTE: This is an open ocean race with current, tide, wind & waves likely. Be aware of your own limitations before you enter or race.
EDIT 23-08-19 - due to popular demand we will provide a 1 lap short course option - inform us on the day if you wish to choose this option. This will NOT count towards the series points.
Online Entry
Insurance for the event & participation is covered by British Canoeing. In order for this to cover you, you need to be a full member of BC or pay the additional entry fee for a day ticket.
£30 if a British Canoeing Member (Note you will be required to demonstrate your membership)n There are two possible types of membership, either you have an individual BC membership or you are a member of a club who is a BC affiliated club.
£35 if not a British Canoeing member
ENTRY NOW FULL
£30 if a British Canoeing Member (Note you will be required to demonstrate your membership)n There are two possible types of membership, either you have an individual BC membership or you are a member of a club who is a BC affiliated club.
£35 if not a British Canoeing member
ENTRY NOW FULL
Safety Kit requirement
Mandatory equipment must be presented at registration & also on the start line
- Mandatory PFD or buoyancy aid to EN ISO 12402-5:2006 standard
- Mandatory means of contact (one of following: VHF / phone / PLB)
- Mandatory high vis clothing (outer layer – must be bright coloured)
- Mandatory leash to craft
- Mandatory whistle (we will have some spares on the day)
- Spare paddles – called on day / paddler preference
Additional information
Parking & Toilets shown below on map
