THE CHUCKY 2025 – EVENT DAY INFORMATION

In Memory of Charles Stewart

Tomorrow we pay tribute to our great friend of ocean paddling, Charles Stewart.

Charles sadly passed away in January 2016 after suffering a heart attack shortly after finishing an ocean paddle. A good friend to so many in the paddling community, Charles’ legacy continues to be celebrated each year.

Thank you for joining us tomorrow as we honour his memory with this special memorial paddle.

Thank you for entering the Charles Stewart Memorial Cup “The Chucky ” that will take place tomorrow Saturday 30th August. An event of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series.

Please note earlier start time of 9am.

The race will be going ahead as planned but 1 hour earlier with 9am start.

Conditions are looking pretty flat for tomorrow’s race. Strong offshore winds will keep the course very close to shore. We are opting not to go out to sea via the Makaha course as the open water will be exposed to strong offshore winds.

If the forecast prevails we definitely won’t be doing any cranking downwinds in fact it will be a bit of a grind.

The course will be a lap course and once again depending on actual conditions, the length and number of each lap will be decided on the day.

Short course will be 6k approx and long 12k approx.

This is definitely a day that you will need to have total confidence in your leash, if not you may never see your ski again.

Event Times

All event activities will take place at Fishermans Beach, Collaroy.

7.30 – 8.30am – Registration

8.45am – Event Briefing

9.00am – Race Start – Start waves will be advised at Race Briefing.

After Race – Presentations

Rules and Equiment

Please ensure you are familiar with the Rules and Equipment for the event as outlined here. Remember Lifejackets (hi-vis / brightly coloured) and leashes compulsory.

Junior & Under 23 Add-Style Ski and Paddle Draw

Two lucky paddlers will be walking away this weekend with either a Fenn Surf Ski or Race One Paddle. Many thanks to Add-Style Home Additions for supporting our younger paddlers.

To WIN you must be at the presentation.

In addition all participants go into the draw to win and Oceanpaddler Accessories Pack.

Thank you to our Sponsors

The Chucky is proudly sponsored by Add-Style Home Additions. A local Northern Beaches business owned by our paddling friend Tim Hookins.

Cramped for space at your place? Add-Style designs and builds upstairs additions to give you more bedrooms, lounge rooms, often ocean views. As the kids’ needs grow we expand your house so you don’t have to move away. Stylish, beautifully designed additions by Add-Style.