The second event in the Anytime Fitness AORS presented by Men’s Fitness was held in light to moderate conditions in Adelaide last weekend – The Natural Gas SA Ocean Paddling Series, Snapper Rocks to Port Noarlunga.
A light sea breeze grew during the course of the race and by the finish was giving the competitors some very nice runs.
Quite a few interstate paddlers made the trip and although the event was a one star race it was worth the journey for those in the running for the National Title.
Local favourite Michael Baker and the Gold Coast’s Michael Booth battled for line honours up front with Booth only overcoming Baker in the closing stages of the 17km race. Following closely behind was Mike Murray followed by Dean Gardiner and Jeremy Cotter. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Booth is now well on his way to claiming bragging rights as National Champion with a very close third behind Murray Stewart and Tim Jacobs in race one at Manly a few weeks ago.
The series moves into overdrive with Coffs Harbour followed by the four events in the Western Australian leg of the series all happening in the next Month.
This weekend’s race at Coffs will be crucial for those wanting to make their mark on the series and organizers are expecting a big turnout with a few trailer loads making the trip down from Queensland.
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Series leader Booth will be hoping to back up from last week but will have the likes of Jacobs and others to contend with.
“The series is shaping up nicely at the moment” Said Booth. “I was really happy with my race at Manly then to win this one means that I am in good shape going into this pretty hectic month of racing”. “Tim Jacobs and Murray Stewart are on fire at the moment and I am looking forward to racing those two guys again along with a host of others that depending on conditions can really effect the outcome of the race”
The Anytime Fitness AORS presented by Mens Fitness is a national ocean racing series attracting competitors across a number of ocean racing disciplines including Ocean skis, Surf skis, Stand Up Paddleboards and Outrigger Canoes.
The series will travel around the country to Australia’s most popular beaches showcasing men and women competing in a variety of categories in the only ocean racing series of its kind.
Nine (9) events make up this seasons national series for 2014/2015. Most of the events will comprise of downwind races while the final event (Bridge to Beach) will be dedicated to the flatwater enthusiasts. Click here for a list of all 9 events.
