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2 Bridges (4km) / 4 Bridges (13km) River Challenge
Whanganui River
Sunday 30th October 2011
Now in its third year, the Whanganui River Challenge 2011 is shaping up to be the best yet. Held to coincide with ideal tide conditions and formerly named the 4 Bridges River Race, this iconic river event entails racing of man-powered water craft of all types.
Both races start and finish alongside the newly developed Whanganui Riverfront and with fantastic vehicle, bicycle and foot access along its length, it is the ideal spectator race with plenty of great vantage points.
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Union Rowing Club, Taupo Quay, Wanganui. |
| Race Briefing: |
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9.45am at the Union Rowing Club. |
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NB. It is important that all competitors attend this briefing. |
| Registration: |
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7.30am-9.30am at the Union Rowing Club. |
| Tide Conditions: |
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12.50pm, 3.5m incoming high tide |
| Categories: |
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Long course – 13km |
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Short course – 4km |
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U15, 19, 23, Open, River Warrior |
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U15, 19, 23, Open, River Warrior |
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Men and Women |
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Men and Women |
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* Refer to entry form for specific water craft categories |
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* Entry fee is $20 per competitor per craft – refer to entry form for details |
| Two Races: |
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Race 1: (10am) |
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Short Course – 4km |
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Race 2: (11am) |
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Long Course – 13km |
| Course Description: |
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Long Course: Start at City Bridge heading upstream past Dublin Street Bridge to the Rail Bridge keeping to the left of all marker buoys on the course. Then it’s a clockwise turn (to your right) across to the next buoy upstream of the bridge column, before heading back downstream, past Dublin Street Bridge, through the middle section on the City bridge (start line) to the left of the buoy. Continue downstream, past the main road bridge heading for the left hand side of Corliss (Rabbit) Island. Follow this route until you get to the bottom buoy turn, at which point you will turn back upstream to your right, heading towards the finish line and to the left of Corliss (Rabbit) Island. Head back in the best direction to the finish line, which will be 100m upstream from the start line. (refer to course map) |
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Short Course: Exactly the same start as the long course, until the first bridge at which point you will need to turn clockwise (to your right) between the bank and the first buoy. Continue to the next buoy upstream of the next bridge column, and then it’s back downstream to the start line, going between the bank and the left hand side of the buoy, turning clockwise heading to the city side then back upstream around the last buoy to the finish line 100m upstream from the bridge. (refer to course map) |
| Prize Giving: |
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2.30pm at the Union Rowing Club outside on the grass. Great place-getter and spot prizes! |
| Launching Locations: |
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Multisport, K1, K2, single and double surf ski, sea kayaks and all other kayak paddle craft to launch off the Union Rowing Club ramp or the tiered stop bank below the clubrooms. |
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All other craft to launch from the Slip way on Anzac Parade beside the Wanganui Motor Boat Clubrooms on Anzac Parade. There is ample parking at this location and it’s an easy 15min row to the start/finish line from here. |
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Putiki Slipway is also available for craft launching (especially suited to Waka Ama). (refer to course map) |
| Rules: |
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- U15, 19, 23 men and women may race in the Open categories - additional entry fee applies.
- Approved life jackets must be worn by Kayakers, Sea Kayakers, Multisport, Open Canadian, Dragon Boat and Waka Ama paddlers.
- Coxswains must wear approved lifejackets.
- Surf Life Saving Canoes & Boats and Surf Lifesaving Skis must carry a rescue tube.
- Wash hanging is allowed only if crafts are of similar type i.e. single multisport, a K1 can wash hang, but a K1 is not allowed to wash hang off a K2.
- ALL craft must have buoyancy aids contained within. Spot checks will be made.
- The Race organiser has the right to disqualify any crew who is seen to be racing unfairly or putting other crews or boats at risk and retains the final authority on results.
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| General Information: |
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- There are showers available at the Union Boat Clubrooms and the Wanganui Multisport and Triathlon Club Rooms on Anzac Parade (upstream from the Slipway).
- All craft will undergo didymo prevention measures by Horizons staff.
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