Thank you for entering the Shaw and Partners Forster Race Weekend on the Barrington Coast.
A huge thank you to Shaw and Partners Financial Services for their ongoing support and to Mid Coast Council and Barrington Coast for sponsoring this event. Please #barringtoncoast and @barringontcoast in your social posts.
Thank you to all our sponsors of the event: IPDA Corporate Office Fitouts, Race One Surf Craft, Prime 100 Pet Food, Nordic Kayaks, Australian Paddler HQ, Fenn, Knysna Kayaks, Nelo Surf Skis, Waterman Store AU, Vaikobi, Thorzt, The Paddler News and local sponsor Boomerang Beach Surf Co and Clif Bars and Salty Cheeks for providing prizes.
If you are passing by Pacific Palms please stop by Boomerang Beach Surf Co and support our sponsor and local business.
Shaw and Partners Welcome Dinner will take place this evening at 6pm at The Sicilian, Forster Beach. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Barrington Coast.
The event safety number is 0422 554 965 (the Oceanpaddler mobile number) – please ensure you have this in your mobile phone for the race.
The program is outlined below. If there are any updates we will email competitors and post on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/oceanpaddler
Please note that Sundays race will start at 11am at Elizabeth Beach. For those only doing this race you can either register on Saturday at Forster or register at Elizabeth Beach prior to the event as per program below.
| Time | Events | Location |
| Friday 21st April 2023 | ||
| 6.00pm | Shaw and Partners Welcome Dinner | The Sicilian, Forster Beach |
| Saturday 22nd April 2023 | ||
| 10.00am -12.00pm | Registration for both races | Forster Beach Event Hub |
| 12.30pm | Race Briefing | Forster Beach |
| 1.00pm | Race 1: Shaw and Partners Nine Mile Forster Beach to Black Head Beach 13km | Start: Forster Beach Finish: Black Head Beach |
| After Race. Time TBC | Presentations back at Forster | Forster Beach Event Hub |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | ||
| 09.30am-10.30am | Registration and Event Check In. All competitors must check in to the race so we know exactly who is racing. | Elizabeth Beach see map below. |
| 10.30am | Race Briefing | Elizabeth Beach |
| 11.00am | Race 2: Shaw and Partners Forster Ocean Classic Elizabeth to Forster Beach 20km | Start: Elizabeth Beach Finish: Forster Beach |
| After race | Presentations | Forster Beach Event Hub |
Race 1 – Nine Mile on Friday at 1pm – Start Forster Beach and finish Black Head Beach.
Race 2 – Forster Ocean Classic on Saturday at 11am – Start Elizabeth Beach and finish Forster Beach.
Start Waves for both races will be as follows:
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Race 2 Forster Ocean Classic – Start Location Elizabeth Beach
Please park in the Elizabeth Beach Carpark located to the north of Pacific Palms Surf Club on Lakeside Cres. Registration and race check in will take place here. Not at the surf club.
All competitors must register for the event as per the registration times above.
You will be required to mark your name off the list before Race 1 and Race 2 so we know exactly who is racing.
If you are racing in both Race 1 and Race 2 you will be issued with one timing chip to be used for both races. It is your responsibility to ensure you do not lose your timing chip and you must wear it on your ankle for both races. At the conclusion of Race 2 you need to hand the timing chip back as soon as you cross the line. Any lost timing chips will incur a $50 fee.
If you are racing in Race 1 only then please ensure you hand the timing chip back as soon as you finish the race. All timing chips will be collected after Race 2.
Please ensure you attend the race briefings for final information.
Please ensure you have the correct equipment. Anyone who does not have the required equipment will be disqualified and not permitted to race. Click here for detailed info.
*If carrying a PLB you are exempt from carrying a flare
You must ensure you use SafeTrx on race day if you are carrying a mobile phone. We will be monitoring and checking this.
CLICK HERE for the full instructions. If you need assistance please come and see us at registration or prior to the race.
Race 1 code: 2023FORSTER1
Race 2 code: 2023FORSTER2
Good luck to all competitors. If you wish to be in the running to win a Fenn Surf Ski and Race One Paddler be sure to attend the presentations.
If you have any questions please come and see us at the event hub.
