INTELLIGENT PROJECT DELIVERY AUSTRALIA (IPDA) TO SPONSOR AORS
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February 13, 2023
2023 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach – Event Information
Thank you for registering for the 2023 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach supporting the Fragile X Association of Australia – Sunday 19th February 2023.
We are excited to be back racing as we kick off the 2023 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.
Enter the event, complete the race, stay for presos and you may be walking away with this brand new Knysna CLK or this fantastic Race One Paddle courtesy of IPDA Corporate Office Fitouts, Knysna Racing, RACE ONE and Oceanpaddler.
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. If you register on Saturday and then decide not to race you must text us on this number to advise.
- The Event will start at Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point (this is not where we started last year).
- You can register on Saturday at Oceanpaddler Warehouse (12-4pm) or on Sunday at Blues Point Reserve (6-7am). See details below. Please ensure you have collected your timing chip.
- TIMINGS
- 6.00am Rego Open at Blues Point (you can also register at Oceanpaddler on Saturday see details below)
- 7.00am Rego Closes
- 7.10am Race Briefing
- 7.45am START – check start waves below.
- There is limited parking at the start. We strongly suggest you get dropped off or paddle to the start from another harbour side location.
- Please be considerate of the residents at Blues Point and keep noise to a minimum.
- Make sure you have the required safety equipment as outlined below and on the website. Random checks will take place.
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations will take place on both Saturday at Oceanpaddler’s warehouse and Sunday at Blues Point Reserve 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
- 12-4pm 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
- 6-7am on Sunday at Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point – the start location. Registrations will close at 7 am. Please don’t be late.
RACE BRIEFING 7.10am
Race briefing for all competitors will be at Blues Point Reserve at 7.10am.
Please ensure you listen to the final instructions.
Registration will close at 7am prior to the race briefing.
EVENT START TIMES (From 7.45am)
There will be four (4) start waves. The first wave will start at approx 7.45am 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 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 Kayak all genders
- Wave 3: Men Single Skis (except Over 50 Men)
- Wave 4: Double skis, OC2 and Over 50 Men Single Ski
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
Its very rare for this race we get a downwind but this weekend is looking good for just that. A light to moderate Southerly is forecast for race day which will mean the following:
The first third of the race will be slightly side on and the other two thirds will be directly downwind. For those that know how to surf their craft this will mean a very fast second half.
We expect the area around middle head to Dobroyd Point to be pretty bouncy so be prepared for that. Remember you must be able to remount your ski in all conditions to enter this race. Our safety craft will focus on paddlers that are in distress and are not there to nurse one person through the race.
THE COURSE
Competitors will paddle to a turning marker near Taronga Zoo the directly to Bradleys Head.
After rounding Bradleys Head competitors must keep well clear of the channel to Middle Head. This means keeping all Green Channel markers in this area on your right-hand side.
From Middle Head you take a course towards Dobyod and 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.
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)
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 10.30am. 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.
