Hout Bay Surf Ski Series

Race Rules

How the Series works:

  • There will be a total of 18 Races of which your best 14 race times will count for overall standings. If any races are cancelled, it will be your best 75% of races that will count.
  • Paddlers have to do at least 7 races to be eligible for category Prizes.

  • Two courses will be set.
    • Long Course: +/- 12km
    • Short Course: +/-6km

  • The courses which paddlers take part in the most, will count towards their overall position in that course. For example, if a paddler does more short courses than long courses, they will be eligible for Short courses series prizes only.

Categories

  • All paddlers will be divided into the following categories:
    Age Categories (your age will be from the 1st of September 2010)

    • Men -Seniors (20-39), Vets (40-49), Masters(50>)
    • Women
    • Junior Boys(<20)
    • Junior Girls (<20)
    • Doubles - Men's, Women's and Mixed
    • Novices (first time surf ski paddlers. Will move up if percentage is to high)

      • You can only win prizes in your category.

Start Time

  • Races will start at 18h00 and when the sun sets later, start at 18h15.
  • Long course and short course will start separately. 2 minutes between each start. It will be decided at race briefing who starts first.
  • After race beer and banter at Hout Bay Yacht Club.

Results:

  • Will be posted on the web page by Thursday latest.
  • SMS results to all those who have signed up for the whole series.

Entry fees:

  • Option 1:
    • You only pay once.
    • Series fee: R280
    • Your race result by SMS
    • Scholars Free
  • Option 2:
    • Registration fee R40
    • Race fee R30
    • Scholars Free
  • Option 3:
    • Once off fee of R50
    • If you race more than once. You will be encouraged to register.
    • WHY?
    • It worth it for you and cheaper.
    • You are more likely to come back again.

  • Juniors races will be free, however no prizes unless sponsors supply them.

Payment

Payment at registration evening or preferred directly into: a/c Tuesday Series ABSA 9172112952 (savings same as last year) Branch 63 03 09 Please use your name as deposit reference.

Equipment needed:

Must have with you:

NO LIFE JACKET = NO PADDLE

  1. Life Jacket or PFD (Buoyancy aid)
  2. Leash (your attachment to your boat)
  3. Whistle
  4. Paddling Top
  5. Flares