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SOUTHERN LAKES MULTISPORT CLUB
WINTER KAYAK SERIES
Sourthern Lakes Multisport Club Winter Kayak Series is back for 2021, and we're bringing you even more sweet paddling action: we have added a 5th race to the series!
Join us for five fantastic kayak races at different locations throughout the region. Catering to all abilities and classes of kayak, with a great social atmosphere, and the camaraderie of being hard-core in the depths of winter, paddlers return year after year to test their speed and improve their paddle fitness during winter. The Southern Lakes Multisport Club winter series is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your training for Kathmandu Coast to Coast, and are handicapped so everyone from beginners to those epic speedsters looking for a blistering personal best, have a chance to win.
See you on the water in June!
Race 1 - Frankton
13 June 2021
Location: Frankton Beach (Beach Access Road, off Lake Ave)
Registration: 9am - 930am
Race Briefing: 9:45am
Start first wave: 10am.
Entry Options: Click Here
The race is handicapped with the slowest competitors leaving in the first wave, and is open to all classes of kayak and to all kayaking abilities. The course takes in a lap of Frankton Arm - around 10km. All paddlers must carry the required Compulsory Gear. Prize giving will be held once the final paddler has completed the course.
Join us at The Boatshed Cafe & Bistro for a coffee, delicious warm things, and to share some yarns about your day on the water.
Race 2 - Cromwell
27 June 2021
Location: Butchers Drive Boat Ramp, Cromwell (off Melmore Tce)
Registration: 9am - 930am
Race Briefing: 9:45am
Start first wave: 10am.
Entry Options: Click Here
The race is handicapped with the slowest competitors leaving in the first wave, and is open to all classes of kayak and to all kayaking abilities. The race travels up the Kawerau River towards the Bannockburn Bridge, taking in a lap of the Cairnmuir Inlet before the 'downhill leg' towards home. All paddlers must carry the required Compulsory Gear. Prize giving will be held once the final paddler has completed the course.
Join us for a coffee,delicious warm things, and to share some yarns about your day on the water, at Forage Information Centre and Cafe, in Cromwell, after the race.
Race 3 - Wanaka
11 July 2021
Location: Eely Point, (Lakeside Road, Wanaka)
Registration: 9am - 930am
Race Briefing: 9:45am
Start first wave: 10am.
Entry Options: Click Here
The Wanaka race is fast and furious, a unique circuit course sees the different waves of paddlers, looping past each other multiple times. The race is handicapped with the slowest competitors leaving in the first wave, and is open to all classes of kayak and to all kayaking abilities. All paddlers must carry the required Compulsory Gear. Prize giving will be held once the final paddler has completed the course.
Join us after the race for a coffee, delicious warm things, and to share some yarns about your day on the water.
Race 5 - Clutha River
8 August 2021
Location: Miners Lane Recreation Area, Clyde
Registration: 0830 - 0945
Race Briefing: 1000
Start first wave: 1030am.
Entry Options: Click Here
The race is handicapped with the slowest competitors leaving in the first wave, and is open to all classes of kayak.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GRADE 2 KAYAK CERTIFICATE PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB
The race is from Red Bridge in Clyde to the Historic Stone Bridge in Alexandra. All paddlers must carry the required Compulsory Gear. Prize giving will be held once the final paddler has completed the course.
Car Shuttle/Logistics: There are usually several other paddlers who will be keen to car-pool to have a vehicle ready and waiting at the finish - make sure arrive early, before registration to tee-up with others for a ride/car relocation.
Join us after the race for a coffee, delicious warm things, and to share some yarns about your day on the water.
Race Start:
Recreation Reserve/Picnic Area off Miners Lane in Clyde
Race Finish:
Boat ramp area, Dunorling Street, Alexandra
Race 4 - Lake Hayes
25 July 2021
Location: Lake Hayes Recreation Area, North-End Lake Hayes (accessed from Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road)
Registration: 0830-0945am
Race Briefing: 1000am
Start first wave: 1030am.
Entry Options: Click Here
The race is handicapped with the slowest competitors leaving in the first wave, and is open to all classes of kayak and to all kayaking abilities. The race takes in two laps of Lake Hayes. All paddlers must carry the required Compulsory Gear. Prize giving will be held once the final paddler has completed the course.
Join us for a coffee,delicious warm things, and to share some yarns about your day on the water, in Arrowtown, after the race.
Race Entry Options
SERIES ENTRY
Enter all 5 races of the Winter Series
Online Only
Members $30
Non-Members $50
Purchase race entries for individual events of the Winter Series
Online Only
Members $10/race
Non- Members $15/race
We would really love for you to enter online ahead of race day to make it easier for our race handi-capping. Entering on the day will be available.
Cash Only
On The Day Entry $20
SINGLE RACE ENTRY
ON THE DAY ENTRY
SLMC Winter Kayak Series is attracting large fields of paddlers at each race. Preparing the handicapping, and allocating waves for paddlers has become quite the mamoth task, so we would prefer that you enter online before race day.
ONLINE ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE
Race numbers will be allocated to an entrant at their first event. The number you are allocated will be yours for the season.
Not a member? Join Here
Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation: If the race is cancelled due to weather, or circumstances outside of the organiser's control, notification will be posted on the SLMC Facebook Page by 7pm on the night prior and an email sent to those who entered. There will be no refunds given.
Withdrawals - Anyone who has entered the 5 race series and wishes to withdraw from their series entry must notify the race organisers by emailing slmcmembership@gmail.com. Persons withdrawing by 9 June will be refunded 80% of their entry fee. There will be not refunds for withdrawals recieved after 9 June, or for any other reason.
Force Majeure - In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, earthquake etc - and the series is cancelled, there will be no refunds, but the organisers will make every effort to rechedule the races where practical
Compulsory Gear
All kayaks are to have air bags fitted and inflated - or sealed hatches
Each competitor must have:
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PFD which must have a foil blanket or bag attached or in a pocket, and a whistle attached
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Seam sealed kayak jacket or rain jacket (can be worn or carried)
In a dry bag, secured in kayak:
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Polypropylene (or merino) top and bottom
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Spare hat (polypropylene or wool)
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Gloves (wool or polypropylene)
SLMC WINTER KAYAK SERIES
ALERT LEVEL 2
NZ Government guidelines for Community club and sport activities at alert level 2
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Community club and sport activities can go ahead at Alert Level 2
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100 person limit applies
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Contact tracing records must be kept
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Maintain safe physical distancing where possible
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Face coverings encouraged
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SLMC WINTER KAYAK SERIES PROTOCOLS FOR alert level 2
In the event that NZ ends up back in Alert Level 2 for any of the dates of the 2021 Winter Kayak Series, SLMC will be adhering to the NZ Governments Guidlines, and ask that all of our awesome Winter Kayak Series Paddlers please undertand and follow our Level 2 precautions.
If you have any questions, please
get in touch with the club.
Covid-19 Level 2 Plan
The Winter Series can be run in Level 2 with protocols and modifications which will be advised prior to the race
level 2 Precautions
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Race entry numbers capped, priority will be given to series entry holders
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We ask that supporters stay at home, if you absolutely need someone with you, please ensure they understand physical distancing
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Use your own equipment
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Maintain safe physical distancing where possible
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Face coverings encouraged for briefing and prize giving
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Sign in and use hand sanitiser
Covid-19 Level 3 & 4 Plan
If the region is in Level 3 or 4 at the time of the race/races, it will be postponed with the intention of holding it as soon as practically possible once the Level has returned to Level 1 or Level 2
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER BENEFITS
Southern Lakes Multisport Club Membership entitles you to:
-Discounted Event Entry
-Qualification to race in the NZ Multisport Championships
-Access to equipment and coaching sessions
-The opportunity to work alongside race organisers to grow Kiwi Multisport
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