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Blast 72 at Manly NSW AU
admin | Jul 06, 2010 | Comments 0
Blast 72 coming to Manly Harbour, Sat July 10th, 2010.
Manly here we come!
An exiting first for the Blast Paddlers crew, a Blast held on the awe inspiring waters of inner Manly harbour, on Saturday July 10th, 2010.
Exciting and fun new 10km Course
An entirely new 10km course has been developed for this event, which launches form the beach at the Manly Aquarium, takes in a YA marker in the middle of the bay, loops back around a marker pole just off Fairlight beach, rounds the wharf off the 40 Baskets beach, tracks around the exciting water off Dobroid point, a nice long run down to a yellow marker off Balmoral beach, around the inside of the moorning markers off Oblesk (aka Nudie) beach, and then back to the Manly Aquarium via a reverse of the same track.
Course Map
- Blast 72 – all new exciting 10km course to challenge all skill levels
- Surf Ski’s (single & double)
- Outrigger Canoes (OC1, OC2 & OC6)
- Standup Boards
- Paddle Boards
- Sea Kayaks (single & double)
- Plastic Kayaks (single & double)
- $10 per craft
- Leg leashes are compulsory
- PFD’s are compulsory (PFD’s to be worn or carried)
- Good level of paddling skill / competency
- All craft are considered to be “safety craft”
- Registration is on the day ($10 per craft)
- Registration opens at 6:30am
- Registration closes at 7:00am
- Race briefing at 7:10am
- Race start at 7:15am
- Race close at approx 8:30am
- Presentation at approx 8:40am
Course Overview
This exciting new course is approx 10km from start to end, and takes in almost every possible feature of the inner Manly harbour waters, offering paddlers the best of all possible conditions, from quick sprints to turn markers, rough wash and reflection off Dobroid for a technical challenge, the long run to and from the midway marker at Balmoral, and for spectators the start and end run can be enjoyed from the walkway that goes from Manly beach to Fairlight beach – giving friends and families a great chance to watch the start and end of the race.
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Race categories
Entry Fee
Safety
Event outline
Food / Breakfast
There is a cafe immediately behind where the race will be run from, where you will be able to purchase food and drinks, breakfast and a range of tasty treats before, during and after the race.
Event Updates
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Further information will be posted here regarding weather, conditions, and anything you may need to know leading up to Blast 72 – please check back to this site regularly through the week and up till close of business Friday evening in case there are any changes to the event.
We look forward to seeing you there – bring a friend or two to paddle against, and bring your friends and family to cheer you on – they will have a great time watching the race from start to finish from the beach the vantage points around to Fairlight beach.
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