News & Updates

Check-in from 8am this morning!

Good morning paddlers, the first ever Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge is ON!! The weather will be perfect and if you haven’t checked in yet (registrations are closed now), please do so asap this morning from 8am! Our team is ready for you to pick up your race numbers and race information!

Bring your family along, while you race they can enjoy all activities (from 10am) such as 2 km double kayak fun runs, live music, seaplane flights, kayak exhibitions, massage, colouring and fishing casting comps, face painting, and much more… Korners Park, Batemans Bay. #BBPC2017 #batemansbaypaddlechallenge #races #paddle

The Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge kicks off!

All paddlers READY TO GO! www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au

Tomorrow = Saturday 6 May = Race Day with amazing weather and a superb Clyde River paddle course. Don’t forget to join us tonight for check-in and bonfire night.With any last minute enquiries just messenger us via Facebook page. For urgent issues contact David Seymour on 0448 266 425.

Good luck, enjoy and…go for it, paddlers!

Fun events for Batemans Bay locals to join in!

All Batemans Bay locals are invited to come and join us in the activities tomorrow (Friday) night in Korners Park (North side of the bridge), to start off the first ever Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge! From 5-9 we will create a cosy atmosphere with live music, bonfire at the beach, fire pits, marshmallow toasting, fire twirlers and food & coffee… so bring the family for a great night out.

This is an alcohol free family friendly event.

On Saturday 6 May it will be sunny and 23 degrees so come along for all activities or enter the Family Double Kayak Fun Run (2 km) from 12.00pm! Click here for more info (entering on the day is possible!)

 

Saturday from 10.00am – 2.30pm is going to be a sea of colour and activity!

  • Main Paddle Races start from 10.30am – Presentation around 2.15-2.30pm
  • Our fun double kayak paddles (2km) start from 12.00 and will be run in waves over a few hours. Bring you own kayak or hire one on site.
  • Kids activities, face painting, colouring competitions and fishing casting competitions
  • Live music
  • Disko as MC
  • 2EC broadcasting between 10am-12pm
  • Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board hire
  • Seaplane flights
  • Food & Coffee
  • Massage tent
  • Kayak supplier display
  • Lucky Boat Number draw at the end of the day with prizes to the value of around $4000 to be won.
  • and much more….

 

Wear your life jacket for personal safety!

Please be aware that it is mandatory that all participants in the Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge wear an approved PFD (life jacket) whilst participating within the races. Failure to wear a PFD whilst participating in an event will result in disqualification and will void individual insurance cover. It is advisable that all participants should provide their own PFD, however some limited numbers of PFD’s will be available for hire at the event registration marquee. Those paddling a SUP can choose not to wear a life jacket provided that you are attached to the board with an approved tether rope. If you have any questions please email info@batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au! Info: www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au

 

 

Check out the Paddle Challenge from the air

Always wanted to see what the Clyde River looks like from above? Come and watch South Coast Seaplanes go from the waters edge and take your own scenic flight up the river! Watch the competition unfold from the air and take in the unspoilt Clyde River and oysters farms.

South Coast Seaplanes will fly in around 9.30am and will land on water. The seaplane will be available for flights till 1.30pm. In the afternoon you will see the seaplane flying over with a camera filming the event from the sky!   www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au

 

 

Fun Run, live music, kids activities & radio broadcasting!

Live music, food & drink vans, kids activities onshore and…  a 2km fun paddle run for families. All this and much more this Saturday 6 May at the Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge on the NSW South Coast!

2EC East Coast radio station with host Kimmi will be broadcasting live from Korners park from 10am-12pm. So all join us to cheer on the races and ENJOY! www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au

Race briefings and check-in for all paddle categories

Race starts, check-in and briefing Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge 2017

The Open & Masters Marathon all classes (26km) race will commence at 10.30am.  All check-in must be completed on Friday night at Korners Park, Batemans Bay (up until 9pm) or up to and no later than 30 minutes before race briefing on Saturday morning.   Race briefing: 10.10am.

The 1/2 Marathon all classes (13km) race will commence at 11.15am.  All check-in must be completed on Friday night at Korners Park, Batemans Bay (up until 9pm) or up to and no later than 30 minutes before race briefing on Saturday morning.   Race briefing: 10.50am.

The Youth Race and Paddle Fun Run all classes (8km) race will commence at 11.45am.  All check-in must be completed on Friday night at Korners Park, Batemans Bay (up until 9pm) or up to and no later than 30 minutes before race briefing on Saturday morning.   Race briefing: 11.20am.

Family Double Kayak Run (2km) will commence at 12.00pm. There will be multiple paddle runs but the first paddle will commence at 12.00 and all others will be 30 minutes apart. Last race will be at 1 or 1.30 pm depending on numbers.

Event briefing will occur before each commencement.

Registration for this fun run possible on the day!

For more info on all races and events: www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au, email us: info@batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au or call: 0448 266 425

Few days left to register!

Website registrations close on Friday 5th May 2017 at 9pm. Register here for one of the categories.

Entries will also be accepted at the registration tent on the evening of the 5th May (up to 9pm) for all events. 

Entries for the 2km Double Family Kayak Run will also be be accepted on race day (Saturday 6 May).

 

Why paddle the beautiful Clyde River?

  1. Categories for everyone – Marathon, Masters, Half Marathon, Youth <18 races and two fun runs (2 and 8 km)
  2. It’s a Go & Away Race (not laps)
  3. Deep water
  4. No weed
  5. Protected waters – typically low wind conditions
  6. Fast racing conditions

All courses will be identified on the water with marker buoys. Check all courses here! Register on: www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au/registration/

SUP’s to try out on Saturday 6 May!

 

 

 

Always wanted to try out a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)? South Coast Paddler has an exhibit space at the Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge and is going to hire out SUP’s for only $20 for 1 hour. Give it a go on Saturday 6 May 2017!!

South Coast Paddlers will also have kayaks/skis for people to trial on the water and for sale. They supply paddlers from beginners to champions on the beautiful NSW South Coast, with world class brands such as Epic Kayaks, Fenn, Think Kayaks, Bic Sports, Knysna and Vaikobi.

Being the son of the CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia/President of World Life Saving, surrounded by Champion paddlers such as family friends like Olympic legend Dennis Green and every Iron Man known, Damo Staunton was destined to get involved in the sport of paddling. After founding the MAKAI Paddlers Society in 2011 with Outrigger paddler Paul Watkins, he started South Coast Paddlers on the NSW South Coast.

 

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