MARATHON No. 2 - THE MOORE RIVER RACE
Please note :-- The Moore River Foreshore is a DOG FREE AREA
DETAILS
Registration:
Car Shuffle:
Briefing:
Start:
Distance:
Portages:
Classes:
Sunday 15 November 2015, 8:30 – 9:15 am at Guilderton.
Not required.
9:15 am.
Near Guilderton Boat Ramp.
12.5 kilometres. Short course ~7 kilometres.
None.
Championship Class : Mixed K2 (Junior (U18) , Open , Masters (45+) classes)
Divisions x 4 – Long course, Short course, Novice / Guppy course
Finish:
(at start) Near Guilderton Boat Ramp.
Enquires:
'marathonwa@canoe.org.au' or 042 700 4035
Special Conditions: This course can be very shallow. It is recommended that sun screen and sun protection (hat
and long sleeves) are worn and adequate water carried in your boat. Championship classes
will have medals awarded and will earn extra Paddler-of-Year Points.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The whole Course is subject to limited boat traffic. The water level can vary, under-stern rudders should be used
with caution, and portaging may be necessary. Caution : Below and above water level hazards.
A. START near Guilderton Boat Ramp, going upstream, leave the first small island ( Diamond Island ) at 3 km,
on your the left, continue upstream, passing under power lines, past a boat launch ramp ( Barragoon Road )
and reaching the second island.
B. Turn anti-clockwise around the island, keeping the island your left. Proceed carefully under or over two
fallen trees just before the turn.
C. Continue downstream, returning to the start, leaving Diamond Island on your left. The finish line is at the start
location.
Short Course : Turn anti-clockwise around Diamond Island.
Guppy Course : From the Start line paddle upstream to the last buoy opposite the Sand Dunes. Turn right into
the sand dunes, Land on beach , run up the sand dune around the “buoy” ( separate “buoys” for U10s &
U12s ) and return to your boat. Paddle back downstream to the Finish Line same place as the Start line ..
TOILETS AND PLAYGROUNDS – GUILDERTON
PLEASE NOTE : NO SOLID FUEL BBQS TO BE USED, GAS AND ELECTRIC BBQS MAY BE USED WITH CAUTION
Marathon # 2 -- Moore River
Launch Power Craft --
4 persons
Power boat Skippers and Crew -- 4 Persons
Place out buoys as Finish Line,
Turn checker at Diamond Island
Follow up to power lines
Set up Registration Area
Registration
2 persons
Update Web Scorer
1 person
Hand out numbers
1 person
Chief Official
1 person
Guppy Escorts
1 adult per 4 Guppy/Novice Paddlers
Place “Turn Buoys” on Sand Dune
Starter
1 person
Timer 1 – I-pad 1
1 person
Timer 2 – I-pad 2
1 person
Timer 3 – Clock x 2
1 person
One I-pad and clock as back up ..
Turn Checkers – Barragoon Road Launch Ramp at Eastern end of inlet
Finish Line -- Set up Shelter, Tables and Chairs
Rope off area, 3rd I-pad as Finish Line Camera
2 persons
Timer 1 – I-pad 1
1 person
Timer 3 – Clock
1 person
Spotters
2 persons
Retrieve and Sort numbers
1 person
Retrieve Power Boats
4 persons
Presentation
2 - 3 Persons
2 Persons