IT’S DOUBLE TROUBLE….CANDICE AND LEECHY PROVE IRONMEN AND WOMEN NEVER RUST
February 16, 2022
RESULTS – 2022 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach
February 20, 2022
2022 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach – Event Information
**Event Information as of Friday 18th Feb 2022.
Thank you for registering for the 2022 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach supporting the Fragile X Association of Australia – Sunday 20th February 2022.
We are excited to be back racing as we kick off the 2022 Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series.
Thank you for your generous donation to Fragile X Association of Australia when entering online. We would also like to thank the Shaw and Partners Foundation for matching the donations.
Thank you Manly Wharf the presenting sponsor of the event that has supported our race for over 10 years and to all other event sponsors.
Help us hold a Covid Safe Event
We are a registered Covid Safe business and we are dedicated to making the Bridge to the Beach a Covid Safe event. Please help us and follow these guidelines:
– Stay home if you are unwell and get tested
– Practice social distancing and stay 1.5m apart
– Wash hands frequently
– Please follow the direction of staff and Covid marshals
IMPORTANT COMPETITOR INFORMATION
- The event number for race day is the Oceanpaddler mobile 0422 554 965. We strongly recommend that you store this in your phone or have it on you.
- Registrations on Sunday at Milson Park Kirribilli will close at 7am sharp.
- You need to carry your own water bottle and water. We will have minimal water at the finish line and no fruit this year.
- Make sure you have the required safety equipment as outlined below and on the website. Random checks will take place.
- Footwear is recommended at Milson Park where you will launch your craft. Please take care when doing this
EVENT HAT
All competitors will receive a FREE event hat at registration on either Saturday or Sunday – please wear the hat in the race. Thank you.
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations will take place on both Saturday at Oceanpaddler and Sunday at Milson Park, Kirribilli as outlined below. You only need to register once on either Saturday or Sunday. By registering on Saturday you will avoid the crowds and will not have to line up on Sunday.
SATURDAY
- 12.00 – 4.00pm on Saturday at Oceanpaddler Warehouse – Unit 12, 410 Pittwater Rd, North Manly. Please do not turn up before 12 as we will not be ready.
SUNDAY
- 6.00 – 7.00am on Sunday at Milson Park, Kirribilli – the start location. Registrations will close at 7 am. Please don’t be late.
*** IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE – If you register on Saturday then decide not to race on Sunday morning you must TEXT the event number 0422 554 965 to be withdrawn from the event. This is extremely important so we know exactly who is on the water racing.
START LOCATION – MILSON PARK, KIRRIBILLI
The start of the race and registration will take place at Milson Park, Kirribilli. Milson Park is surrounded by residential housing. We ask that you please keep noise to a minimum during registration.
There is limited parking so it is best to be dropped off at the start.
There will be a ‘Drop Off Zone‘ on Mc Dougall street where you can be dropped off with your craft. Please ensure this is done quickly to avoid any traffic issues. We will have a traffic marshall in place. Please listen to their direction so it is a smooth process.
RACE BRIEFING 7.10am
Race briefing for all competitors will be at Milson Park at 7.10am.
Please ensure you listen to the final instructions.
Registration will close at 7am prior to the race briefing.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Lifejacket – All competitors must wear an approved minimum Level 50 Lifejacket. Your lifejacket must be HI-VIS or brightly coloured for visibility. No black or dull colour lifejackets will be permitted. An approved Level 50S Lifejacket can only be worn with a Hi-Vis shirt over the top. (Prone Paddleboard competitors only are permitted to wear an approved Level 100/150 Inflatable bum bag Lifejacket)
- Safety Leash – These are required by competitors to maintain contact with their craft, which can be particularly difficult during high winds, or if someone should fall from their craft. (Coastal rowers and sea kayaks are exempt).
- Electronic Timing Chip – Provided at registration
- Mobile Phone highly recommended – In case you pull out and need to call the race officials to be withdrawn from the event (call the event number 0422 554 965)
EVENT START TIMES
There will be four (4) start waves. The first wave will start at 8am with the following waves shortly after. This may vary so please listen at the race briefing. Please ensure you know what start wave you are in and give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line. The start line is an approx 5min paddle from the launch area. The start line location will be detailed at the briefing.
Wave 1: SUPs, Prone Paddleboards and Coastal Rowers all genders
Wave 2: Women Ski, OC1 all genders, Plastic craft all genders, Sea Kayaks all genders
Wave 3: Men Single Skis
Wave 4: Double skis and OC2
Do not break the start or you will be disqualified. If you do not think you are a top contender please do not position yourself on the front line.
CUT OFF TIMES
9.00am – Cutoff time at Bradleys Head (approx 3kms from Start)
10.00am – Cutoff time at Middle Head (approx 3.5kms from Bradleys Head 6.5kms from Start)
If you do not make these cut off times you will be asked to go ashore at the nearest safe location. We strongly advise that you take your mobile phone so you can call us to advise you have withdrawn and to call your support person to collect you.
WEATHER FORECAST
We have a very favorable forecast for this event with very calm conditions expected. Paddlers should experience a very light cooling offshore wind with little to no swell over the course.
THE COURSE
Competitors will paddle directly to Bradleys Head from the start.
Competitors must keep well clear of the channel from Bradleys Head to Middle Head. This means keeping all Green Channel markers in this area on your right-hand side.
You must keep the Black and yellow buoy located east off Dobroyd Head on your right-hand side (pass on the left of it).
Please follow the direction of safety and official boats at all times.
Important – OC1 and OC2 paddlers
For OC1 and OC2 paddlers it may be worth having a handler at the race finish to assist getting your craft up the beach. Our handlers will be moving craft quickly and given the difficulty in handling these craft, we would not want to risk damage.
PULL OUTS – You must text 0422 554 965 if you pull out.
If you pull out of the event after the start or are withdrawn from the event you will be asked to paddle to the nearest safe exit point. We will take your race number (timing number) and relay it back to the finish. You are also advised to call us to let us know you have withdrawn from the race.
If you register and collect your timing chip on Saturday then decide not to race you must send a text to the event number 0422 554 965.
If you pull out before the finish you must also text 0422 554 965.
We strongly suggest you take with you a mobile phone with our numbers so you can call us if you pull out and call someone to pick you up.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will take place outside The Bavarian at approx 10.00am. We encourage competitors to grab a drink or a bite to eat from The Bavarian.
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 category winners.
Good luck to all competitors.
Thank you to all our supporting sponsors.
