8 Race Series
Promoting friendly competition amongst paddlers
in Northern NSW and South East Queensland
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Racing to
the line at
Sandgate
Amanda Rankin
& Grant Epple
Splashy
Start at
Brisbane
Finishing
at Varsity
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VAJDA 2015 NORTHERN
MARATHON CALENDAR
Host Club
Date
Race 1
Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast
Host Club: Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club
Sunday March 22nd
Race 2
Bonville Creek, Coffs Harbour
Host Club: Bonville Creek Kayak Club
Sunday April 26th
Race 3
Sandgate, Brisbane North
Host Club: Sandgate Canoe
Club
Sunday May 17th
Race 5
Clarence River, Grafton
Host Club: Big River Canoe
Club
Sunday May 31
Race 5
Brunswick River, Brunswick
Heads
Host Club: Cape Byron Kayaks
Sunday June 21st
Race 6
Brisbane Canoeing
Sunday July 19th
Race 7
Wilsons River, Lismore
Host Club: Far North Coast
Canoe Club
Sunday August 30th
Race 8
Currumbin Creek, Gold Coast
Host Club: Currumbin Creek
Paddlers Club
Saturday September 19th
Presentation to be held in the evening at
Currumbin Creek Tavern , 3 Traders
Way, Currumbin Waters. (behind the
Currumbin Post Office).
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WELCOME TO 2015 VAJDA NORTHERN MARATHON SERIES
Welcome to the 2015 VAJDA Northern Marathon series. VAJDA have come on as
our sponsor for this year and have provided us with some new race numbers in the
400 & 500 range. This enable host clubs to arrange their starts according to the
numbers if they wish. Fist start 100’s, second start 200’s etc. So thank you very
much VAJDA for your sponsorship.
This year the series sees the reintroduction of a race hosted by Big River Canoe Club, based in Grafton NSW. This club
is one of the foundation clubs of the series which is now in its 15th year. It will also provide an even balance between
NSW and Queensland clubs. The series is now an 8 race series with 4 events hosted by NSW clubs and 4 events by
Queensland clubs. We have increased the required number of races that an entrant needs to complete in order to qualify
for a medal in a particular class at the end of the series. This requirement is now 5 races. So you will have to cross the
border at least once in order to get a medal.
In consultation with the 8 member clubs a decision has been made to no longer distribute this booklet in printed form to
paddlers. Instead it will only be available as download or email attachment. This has enabled us to keep the costs that the
series organising committee charges the member clubs the same as last year. Keeping costs down enables to clubs to raise
more funds from the races they host which ultimately benefits all racers. So please print this booklet yourself, read it on
screen or save it to your portable device for reference on your way to races
So happy paddling in 2015.
Colin Cussel (editor)
Bonville crocodile
terrorises unsuspecting paddler
Turning buoy
at Sandgate
with Brisbane docks in
background
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Organisation
The Northern Marathon Series attracts a wide spectrum of paddlers from New South Wales and Queensland.
Races in the Series are conducted by the hosting Canoe Clubs and are linked by a point score designed to promote participation as well as acknowledge the speediest paddlers. Paddlers of any level of skill and in any
type of paddle craft are welcome to join in the competition.
Northern Marathon Series Committee:
Booklet , Website, Publicity Colin Cussel
0428213243
[email protected]
Club Liaison
Chris Mason
0401698441
[email protected]
Point Score
Julie Frost
0414765986
[email protected]
Treasurer
Elspeth Berger
0412913259
[email protected]
Funding
The Northern Marathon Series is self-funding using monies raised by the clubs that host races each year. For
the 2015 Series, the host club for each race will contribute a maximum of $75 from the race entry fees to support the NMS. The remainder of the entry fees is retained by the host club to meet their State and Club financial obligations. The series funds are mainly used to cover cost of booklet, providing certificates and awards,
and to replace boat numbers.
Associated Events
A goal of the Northern Marathon Series is to foster friendships amongst paddlers and their families
and fellow travellers, so each host club is encouraged to organise some associated fun activities such
as handicap sprint races on Saturday afternoon when the race is held on Sunday. Also, a preferred
venue for dinner on the Saturday evening is either included in this booklet or will be advised prior to
the event and we encourage paddlers and their families and friends to take these opportunities to socialise. Every town has something to offer for those who can spare some time in the area. Take an
extra day or two if you can to visit the host towns and enjoy more than just the paddling.
AGE & GENDER CATEGORIES
Open
Young Vets
Mature Vets
Vintage Vets
Under 18s
Under 16s
Under 14s
Under 12s
Gender:
Aged 18 to 34 years of age at 31 December 2015
Aged 35 to 49 years of age at 31 December 2015
Aged 50 to 64 years of age at 31 December 2015
Aged 65 or more at 31 December 2015
Aged 16 or 17 years of age at 31 December 2015
Aged 14 or 15 years of age at 31 December 2015
Aged 12 or 13 years of age at 31 December 2015
All paddlers who are aged 11 years or younger at 31 December 2015
Male
Female
Mixed
Age category for Doubles is determined by the age of the younger competitor for Seniors (i.e. Open and Vets)
and the age of the older competitor for Juniors.
Under 14s compete over a short course, approximately half the distance of the full course.
Under 16s may compete in the short or long course but will be awarded full points for either.
Under 18s paddle the same distance as the Open and will receive half points if they choose to compete in the
short course.
While not all venues list a special short course for very young paddlers, novice or board paddlers, these can be
arranged as required.
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BOAT CLASSES
Any canoe or kayak will be accepted on the day, and will be placed in one of the following classes:
International Racing Classes: K1, K2, K4, C1, C2
Australian Touring Classes: TK1, TK2, TC1, TC2
Surf Skis: SSki1, SSki2 (Surf Skis are made to SLSA Specifications.)
Recreational Kayaks (e.g. sea kayaks): Rec 1, Rec2
Unrestricted: Un1, Un2, (includes ocean racing skis)
Slalom
Outriggers, dragon boats and any other vessels that float are also welcome if they can complete the distance
within the time boundaries set by the host club
ENTRY FEES
No entry fee per race will be recommended by the Northern Marathon Series committee this year.
The four Queensland Clubs (Currumbin, Brisbane, Varsity and Sandgate) have to pay dues to both Northern
Marathon Series and Queensland Canoeing and may charge accordingly.
Paddlers without Australian Canoeing affiliated membership may be required to pay an additional insurance
fee per race according to the host clubs insurance policy.
Membership of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia does not provide insurance cover so the extra
charge will apply if a paddler is not also a member of an affiliated canoe club
RACE START TIMES & COURSES
The first start will be at the time shown in this book but there may be multiple starts based on boat class, division or course length. The type of starts is determined by the host club and will be announced at the race briefing.
Courses shown in the book may change on the day, depending on weather and other factors that may impact on
the safety of paddlers.
SERIES AWARDS
Individual
All paddlers are eligible for Series Participation Certificates. These ar e pr esented to paddler s who com plete at least three races, regardless of class or point score, and show venue, distance, class and time for each
event completed. In addition, awards will be made to 1st, 2nd and 3rd eligible place getters in each class at the
presentation night.
Club
Host clubs are welcome, and encouraged, to provide prizes at their own events. These may include Lucky
Draw prizes at the conclusion of each presentation for which only paddlers still present will be eligible.
There will be a Series Award for the club that accumulates the most points throughout the Series. The points
for all members of a club count towards the Series Club Award, regardless of whether the individual paddlers
qualify for Series awards. Clubs are asked to ensure paddlers who claim to be members of their club are in
fact financial members at the time they race. Paddlers are asked to support their local clubs by maintaining
their membership throughout the year.
Across the Border Challenge
Participation by paddlers from NSW and Queensland is roughly equal so there will be a tally kept of
points accumulated by paddler's state of residence rather than the club to which they belong. This
point score will be published after each race to add interest to the competition. There will be no trophy, just State boasting rights at the end of the season
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PRESENTATIONS
For each race
Awards for each race, including the race finale, are determined by the host club and will be
handed out as soon as possible after the last competitor finishes.
Series Presentations
Date:
Saturday 19 September, 2015
Location: 3 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters. (behind the Currumbin Post Office).
Time:
Dinner from 6pm, presentations from 7.30pm
SERIES POINT SCORES & PRIZES
Point Scores
Individual
To be eligible for the Northern Marathon Series medals a paddler must complete
at least five (5) races in the Series in the same class, with their final score being
the sum of the best 6 out 7 results including bonus (travel) points. Participation
in both long and short courses will be counted. At the end of the Series, 1st, 2nd
and 3rd awards will be made in all classes and will be calculated on the following
basis:
For the long course: 10 points for winning, 7 points for 2nd, 5 points for 3rd, 4 points for 4th, 3 points for
5th, 2 points for 6th, and 1 point for 7th and below who finish.
For the short course: half the points shown above.
Points cannot be transferred into different classes but long and short course points will be counted in the
same class.
No points will be awarded if a competitor fails to finish the course for which they nominated except
when a paddler starts in the long course but can only finish the short. They will be awarded short
course points as long as they cross the finish line as required and notify the judges at the time of finishing.
Paddlers in doubles will both receive full points as above.
Both long and short course paddlers will be awarded full relevant bonus travel points.
Club Perpetual Trophy
A trophy will be awarded to the Club with the most points for the Series. For this award, the total point score is
the sum of points awarded to financial members of clubs for all races in which they compete, plus their travel
points.
Travel Bonus Points
The Northern Marathon Series is first and foremost about participation. To encourage paddlers to travel to all
venues, including those furthest from them, bonus travel points are awarded. Bonus points are based on the
relationship of a club to the host club (see table following). Competitors who do not belong to one of the host
clubs will receive the same points as those from the host club to which they are geographically closest. For
instance, paddlers from clubs in the Brisbane area receive the same points as Sandgate Canoe Club members,
while Sydney paddlers align with Forster-based Great Lakes Canoe Club.
Just Paddlers is a unique club in that its members are drawn from all over NSW and from Queensland. Travel
points for Just Paddlers members are, therefore, assigned according to their home state. Those who live in
Queensland will receive points in line with Currumbin Creek Canoe Club, while those living in NSW will receive points in line with Great Lakes Canoe Club. The same principle applies to persons who may belong to a
distant club but their residential address is within the area of a host Club.
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TRAVEL BONUS POINTS
The Northern Marathon Series is first and foremost about participation. To encourage paddlers to travel to all
venues, points are awarded to all persons not a member of the Race hosting club. Bonus points are based on
the Kilometres travelled from your Club base to the host club race (see table following). Competitors who do
not belong to the Race hosting club will still receive points as to encourage nearby clubs to participate in this
series. For instance, club members from in the Brisbane area (travel usually 50km or less) will receive 0.5
points for participating in the Sandgate Race, the same will go for the Gold Coast clubs as well.
Just Paddlers is a unique club in that its member s ar e dr awn fr om all over NSW and fr om Queensland.
Travel points for Just Paddlers members are, therefore, assigned according to their home state. Those who live
in Queensland will receive points in line with Currumbin Creek Canoe Club, while those living in NSW will
receive points in line with Bonville Creek Kayak Club. The same principle applies to
persons who may belong to a distant club but their residential address is within the area
of a host Club.
Points score in 50km increments
hosting Club
0 pt
50km & less
0.5 pts
300km & less
3 pts
100km & less
1 pt
350km & less
3.5 pts
150km & less
1.5pts
400km & less
4 pts
200km & less
2 pts
450km & less
4.5 pts
250km & less
2.5 pts
above 450km
5 pts
Paddling towards bridge at Bonville
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BOAT AND RACE SAFETY
Preparing for the race
We can find a place for any type of paddle craft but this is on the understanding they are well-constructed and
have sufficient fixed buoyancy to float level when full of water.
Paddlers aged 14 and under must wear a Type 2 or 3 Personal Flotation Device (PFD). This is an essential requirement for insurance purposes. Other paddlers
who are not strong swimmers should consider wearing a PFD as well. All paddlers
MUST wear PFDs if they are directed to do so by a race official.
We recommend paddlers wear some kind of footwear, sun-safe clothing, sunscreen and a hat.
During the race
Paddlers should observe the rules of navigation, keeping to the right (starboard) side of a channel when proceeding past approaching craft. Take particular care when cutting a corner, keeping a close watch for oncoming craft.
Assistance must be given to any paddler in distress. The safety of human life far outweighs
the importance of winning. Your race time will be adjusted if you lose time assisting another.
Carry and consume sufficient water to prevent dehydration.
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 1
Varsity Lakes
This is also part of the Queensland Marathon Series
DATE: Sunday 22 March 2015
HOST: Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club
LOCATION:
Sports House at Varsity Lakes, 337 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
ENTRIES: 7.30 am to 8.30 am
BRIEFING: 8:30 am
COURSE: Varsity Lakes Waterways
15km for all U/18, Open & Veterans all classes ( long course)
10km for all U/16, short course all classes
5km for all juniors and beginners
CONTACT:
Ian Frost Club email:
[email protected]
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 21 March, 6.30pm. Burleigh Sports Club,111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters (07) 55763177
The club is at the end of a long driveway off Christine Avenue, the same street as the Race Event at The Sports House
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Outrigger Resort,
2007 Gold Coast
Hwy, North Burleigh 07 55351111
Sunshine Beach Resort Motel, 2004 Gold Coast
Hwy, Miami 07 55727171.
Miami Shore Motel, 2016 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami 07 55724333.
There are many other motels and resorts all
along the Gold Coast Hwy in close driving distance to the race
Caravan Parks are also popular with our traveling members:Burleigh Beach Tourist Park, Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads 07 5667 2750
Ocean Beach Tourist Park Miami, 22 Hythe St, Miami 07 5667 2710
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park, 1544 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach. 07 5667 2700
Broadwater Tourist Park, Gold Coast Hwy Southport, 07 5667 2730
Southport Tourist Park, 6 Frank St Labrador 07 5531 2281
Main Beach Tourist Park, 3600 Main Beach Pde, Main Beach 07 5667 2720
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 2
Bongil Bongil Bash, Coffs Harbour
DATE: Sunday 26 April 2015
HOST: Bonville Cr eek Kayak Club
LOCATION: Bonville Creek, Bongil Bongil National Park
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am
ENTRIES: 8.00 am to 9:30 am
BRIEFING: 9:30 am
COURSE: Bonville Creek
18 km Open, U18s, Veteran all classes
9 km U16s, short course for all classes
5 km U14s, and beginners wanting to have a try
CONTACT:
Christine Berridge (02) 6652 6626 [email protected]
The Lions Club will be catering with a low-cost BBQ and drinks.National Parks BBQs are also available to doit-yourself.
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 25 April from 6.30 pm
Sawtell RSL Club
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Sawtell Beach Caravan Park, Sawtell Ph:
(02) 6653 1379. Caravan and tent sites;
cabins.
There are also various hotels and motels in
Sawtell, Urunga and Coffs Harbour.
When travelling south from
Coffs Harbour, turn off at Lyons Rd exit, turn right at the
roundabout back over the new
highway bridge then left to
travel down the old highway
(Pine Creek Way). Turn left
into Williams Rd, follow to
the end which is the Bongil
Creek Picnic Area in Bongil
Bongil National Park. If approaching from Sydney, turn
off the new highway at the
Bonville exit. Follow the old
highway (Pine Creek Rd) and
turn right into Williams Rd.
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 3
Wetlands Wander, Sandgate.
This is also part of the Queensland Marathon Series
DATE:
Sunday May 17 2015
HOST:
Sandgate Canoe Club
LOCATION:
Sandgate, Brisbane North
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
ENTRIES:
7.30 am to 8:30 am @ Volunteer Marine Rescue
BRIEFING:
9:00 am @ Volunteer Marine Rescue
COURSE:
18 km - all classes
12 km - all classes
6 km - all classes and U14
CONTACT & ENTRIES:
[email protected]
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 16 May, 6pm
Sandgate RSL
or text Sue 0432073910
The race start is
at Allpass Pde,
Shorncliffe, at
the Yundah St
Boat
ramp.
UBD 111 F9.
Race briefing
and presentations will be 200m down the road at Volunteer Marine
Rescue, Allpass Parade. The course consists of 6 km
loops. It starts at the mouth of Cabbage Tree Creek,
passes the marina and turns left into Nundah Creek.
Continue up Nundah Creek 200m beyond the boardwalk on the left, do an anticlockwise turn at the buoy
and return to the start.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Brownsea Scouts Bunkhouse next door to race
start.
Email Sue Gollagher for details
[email protected]
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 4
Clarence River, Grafton.
DATE: Sunday 31 May 2015
HOST: Big River Canoe Club
LOCATION: Grafton Rowing Club, Prince Street, Grafton
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am
ENTRIES: 8.00 am to 9:30 am
BRIEFING: 9:30 am
COURSE:
20 km Open, U18
15 km Veteran classes, U16 classes
7.5 km U14 and short course all classes
The course will involve one or two laps around Susan Island for veterans and short course paddlers. Open and Under 18 paddlers will do two laps but their course will be extended by doing their
second and final turns around the Clarence River Bridge rather than around a buoy.
CONTACT:
Gavin Rayward 0467 819 769
Email: [email protected]
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 30 May from 6.30 pm.
Crown Hotel, Prince St, Grafton. This overlooks the
race start location.
Turn west off the Pacific Highway onto the Summerland Way /
Gwydir Highway and go under
the rail viaduct. Follow the Summerland Way (Casino) by turning right at the first roundabout
(about 200m). Go up the hill and
over the bendy bridge. Continue
straight on Fitzroy street and turn
left at the third round about
(Prince Street). The rowing club
is on the left in about 300m. Alternate parking is on Duke Street.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Closest accommodation is Crown Hotel/Motel, 1 Prince Street, Grafton
Ph: (02) 6642 4000
Gateway Village Tourist Park, 598 Summerland Way, Grafton
Ph: (02) 6642 4225
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 5
Brunswick Heads
DATE:
Sunday 21 June 2015
HOST:
Cape Byron Kayaks (Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Ltd & affiliated with PaddleNSW)
LOCATION:
Brunswick River, park adjacent to Massey Greene
Caravan Park (on the r oad into the township)
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am
ENTRIES:
8.30 am to 9.30 am
BRIEFING:
9:30 am
COURSE: Brunswick River
18 km Open, U18s, Veteran all classes
12 km U16s and short course all classes
5 km U14s
The water at Brunswick is some of the clearest you can paddle on, with the course a single loop up the Brunswick River from close to the river opening and back.
CONTACT:
Woody Vidgen
(02) 6685 7806
[email protected]
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 20 June from 6.30 pm.
Brunswick Heads Hotel in the heart of town next to
the river.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Massey Greene Caravan Park, Pacific Highway, Brunswick Heads (next to
venue) Ph: (02) 6685 1329
Terrace Reserve Holiday Park, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads (on the river not
far beyond the venue)
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 6
Brisbane River Marathon
This is also part of the Queensland Marathon Series
DATE:
Sunday 19 July 2015
HOST:
Br isbane Canoeing
LOCATION: Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson, Brisbane (Opposite the Tennis Centre)
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am
ENTRIES:
8.00 am to 9:30 am
BRIEFING:
9:30 am
COURSE:
18 km - all classes
12 km - all classes
6 km - all classes and U14
CONTACT:
Geoff Urquhart 0421 679 272 [email protected]
Race briefing and presentations will be at the club. The course consists of 6 km loops. It starts from the pontoon at the club, heads down stream to a turn buoy before heading back up stream. Another turn buoy will
bring you back to branch into Oxley Creek before finishing back at the pontoon. All turns are anti-clockwise.
There is approximately 4 km of river paddling and 2km of creek paddling.
There will be minimal boat traffic on the water and city cats do not come up this far. The Mirimar II, a big
catamaran tourist cruise boat, will come through about 11am. It does not throw a huge wash. The tide will be
high so eddies should not be a problem.
The race start is at the club house
in Ken Fletcher Park, King Arthur Tce Tennyson. UBD 179
F15.
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 7
The Lismore Kayak Marathon
DATE:
Sunday 30 August 2015
HOST:
Far North Coast Canoe Club
LOCATION:
Streets.
Rowing Club car park off roundabout on the corner of Molesworth and Magellan
STARTING TIME: 10:00 am
ENTRIES:
8:00 am to 9:30 am
BRIEFING:
9:30 am
COURSE: Wilson River
22.5 km Open, U18s
15 km Veteran classes, U16s classes
7.5 km
U14s and short course all classes
This is an unusual Y-shaped course with lots of turns around bridges to add to the challenge.
CONTACT:
Colin Cussel 0428213243
Email: [email protected]
PRE-RACE DINNER VENUE and TIME:
Saturday 29 August from 6.30 pm. Lismore
Workers Club (not far from race start )
Go to roundabout at corner of Molesworth & Magellan Streets, drive through levy gates and turn left to
lower parking area
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:

Lismore Palms Caravan
Park, 42-58 Brunswick St,
Lismore (on the road into
Lismore from Bangalow,
can paddle to start) Cabins
and camping Ph: (02) 6621
7067

Bounty Hotel, Corner of
Bounty & Keen Streets,
Lismore (next to Workers
Club) 02 6622 7622

New Olympic Motel, 244
Molesworth St., Lismore
Ph: (02) 6621 9900
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Vajda 2015 Northern Marathon Series Race 8
Currumbin Capers, Gold Coast
This is also part of the Queensland Marathon Series
DATE:
Saturday 19 September 2015
HOST:
Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club
LOCATION: Preston Park, Michel Drive (south side of Cur r umbin Cr eek) Currumbin
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
ENTRIES:
7:30 am to 9:00 am
BRIEFING:
9:00 am
COURSE:
Currumbin Creek
22.5 k (3 laps)
Open and Under 18 K1, K2 & Ocean Ski paddlers
15.0 k (2 laps)
All Veteran Classes
7.5 k (1 lap)
Under 16 and all Classes short course
6.0 k
Under 14 all Classes
CONTACT:
Grant Epple
[email protected]
PRESENTATION DINNER & TIME:
Saturday 19th - Dinner from 6pm. Presentations from
7.30pm at Currumbin Creek Tavern , 3 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters. (behind the Currumbin Post Office).
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION:
Closest is Estuary Motor Inn, 1026 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
Ph: (07) 5534 5566 Fax: (07) 5534 5476
There are many other motels nearby at Tugun, Coolangatta & Burleigh Heads
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park, 1544 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach Ph: (07)
5581 7700 Fax: (07) 5576 4157
Briefing is
here
Briefing is in a park off Michel Drive,
Currumbin.. Take Duringan Street Exit
off Gold Coast Highway on South side
of bridge. Duringan Street continues on
to Currumbin Creek Road. Just after
expressway underpass, turn right into
Michel Drive.
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2014 Individual Medal Winners
K1 Male Under 14
1s
t
Jonno Gray
K1 Male Open
1s
t
Josh Utanga
K1 Male Young Masters
1s
t
Jamie Boyle
2n
d
Damian Lovejoy
3r
d
Peter Gray
K1 Male Mature Masters
1s
t
Mark Rickard
2n
d
Stuart Bryson
3r
d
Chris Hurley
TK1 Male Under 12
1s
t
Blake Evans
TK1 Male Young Masters
1s
t
Shaun Smith
2n
d
Graham Butler
Wynnum Redlands
K1 Female Junior Under 12
1s
t
Sophie Rixon
2n
d
Natalee Rixon
Varsity Lakes
Currumbin Creek
Currumbin Creek
K1 Female Junior Under14
1s
t
2n
d
Sophie Butler
Wynnum Redlands
Claudia Watmough
Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes
Brisbane
Wynnum Redlands
K1 Female Young Masters
1s
t
Megan Pyne
Varsity Lakes
TK1 Female Mature Masters
Varsity Lakes
1s
t
2n
d
3r
d
Varsity Lakes
1s
t
Varsity Lakes
1s
t
Currumbin Creek
Brisbane
Marilyn Drynan
North West
Elspeth Berger
Far North Coast
Linda Kenny
Currumbin Creek
TK1 Female Vintge Masters
Carole Norman
Currumbin Creek
Para Canoe Female Under 16
Erin Baker
Varsity Lakes
Wynnum Redlands
Unre1 Female Young Masters
TK1 Male Mature Masters
1s
t
Wayne Stiles
2n
d
Trevor Bacque
3r
d
Phil Arnold
TK1 Male Vintage Masters
1s
t
John Donkersloot
2n
d
Woody Vidgeon
1s
t
Angela Satterthwaite
Currumbin Creek
Varsity Lakes
Brisbane
Just Paddlers
Unres1 Female Mature Masters
1s
t
April Davie
Currumbin Creek
Slalom 1 Female
Greater Logan
1s
t
Falann Muller
Big River
Byron Bay
K2 Male Open
Para Canoe Male Under 18
1s
t
Andrew Stiles
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1s
t
Ben Manning
1s
t
Varsity Lakes
Josh Ingerman
Wynnum Redlands
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1s
t
Colin Cussel
Far North Coast
K2 Mixed Young Masters
1st
Unres1 Male Young Masters
1st
Chris Mason
Far North Coast
2nd
Gavin Cook
Sandgate
3rd
Nick Perkins
Currumbin Creek
Andy Thompson
Varsity Lakes
Keti Spies
Varsity Lakes
K2 Mixed Mature Masters
1st
Julie Frost
Varsity Lakes
Ian Frost
Varsity Lakes
Unres1 Male Mature Masters
1st
Rick Finch
Currumbin Creek
2nd
Stuart Thomson
Far North Coast
3rd
Peter Jocobsen
Far North Coast
TK2 Male Mature Masters
1st
Unres1 Male Vintage Masters
1st
David Zinn
Laurie Hamilton
Varsity Lakes
Lex Schofield
Varsity Lakes
TK2 Mixed Young Masters
Currumbin Creek
1st
Amanda Rankin
Grant Epple
Currumbin
Creek
Currumbin
Creek
Rec1 Male Vintage Masters
1st
Ken Buckley
Bonville Creek
TK2 Mixed Masters
1st
Slalom 1 Male
1st
Lothar Muller
Big River
2nd
Colleen Hobdell
Sandgate
Rob Litherland
Sandgate
Bonville
Creek
Bonville
Creek
John Lindsay
Barbara Lindsay
SUP Male
1st
Andrew Bourke
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2014 CLUB POINT SCORES
CLUBS
QLD
Bonville Creek
Kayak Club
Far North Coast
Canoe Club
Byron Bay Surf
Lifesaving Club
Big River/Great
Lakes Canoe Club
Just Paddlers
Windsor
Coffs Habour Outriggers
Penrith
Varsity Lakes
Paddlers Club
Currumbin Creek
Paddlers Club
Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club
Brisbane Canoeing
Sunshine Coast
Canoe Club
Sandgate Canoe
Club
Greater Logan
Canoe Club
Brisbane SUP
Indooroopilly Canoe Club
North West Canoe Club
West End Canoe
Club
Karana Downs
Brothers
Newport Waters
Panamauna
Currumbin SUP
SUPSA
Redcliffe Outriggers
Brisbane River
Dragons
Centenary
Breakfast Creek
STATE TOTALS
NSW
318
313
129.5
119
69.5
30
10.5
8.5
1244.5
1097
550.5
299
216
200.5
144.5
99.5
75
69.5
63.5
41.5
32
31.5
18
16.5
16.5
11
9.5
5
2.5
4243.5
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