All pad
dlers 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!
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!
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
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
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usic, 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 starts, check-in and briefing Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge 2017The 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
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).
All courses will be identified on the water with marker buoys. Check all courses here! Register on: www.batemansbaypaddlechallenge.com.au/registration/
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.
30 prizes with a total prize pool value of $3500 will all be up for grabs in the Lucky Boat Prize Draw (after the presentation) on Saturday 6 May.
These prizes will be drawn from all registrations for the Batemans Bay Paddle Challenge (except 2km Fun Run).
Batemans Bay businesses have been amazing in sponsoring our event with great prizes, some of the prizes are:
Thanks again to these amazing Bronze Sponsors!