The Australian Outrigger Canoe Association had include SUP in its program for Hamilton Island this year.

8 km Round Island race

250 m Sprint Races

Not sure on classes yet but no dealt they will be up closer to the time.

Hamilton Island is in June

kiakaha said...
Not sure on classes yet but no dealt they will be up closer to the time.

I contacted the organisers to find this out before posting here and was informed that this year there will only be one class. I asked which one it is and said that I presume it's 12'6" and under as I know most of the North Qld outrigger paddlers are just starting out on 11 & 12' surfing boards. The reply I got was that there are no limitations this year, ie. no class therefore you can race anything you like ????

I'm not sure they know there is such a thing as specific racing boards let alone that they come in 14', 17' and 18' in length. So I didn't bother posting here as I'm not sure many if any would go. I think it will mainly be outrigger paddlers having a go on whatever they've got.

And yes they are offering an 8km (same as the OC1's do. It is around 2 islands and crosses major major tides...map on there site) and 250m sprints.

24th - 27th June 2010

www.hamiltoncup.com

I agree with you Sue , they should make it 12'6" only for all races at Hamo. Easier logistically.

kiakaha said...

The Australian Outrigger Canoe Association had include SUP in its program for Hamilton Island this year.

8 km Round Island race

250 m Sprint Races

Not sure on classes yet but no dealt they will be up closer to the time.

Hamilton Island is in June

G'day Kaikaha
At the end of the day you’d be better of just going to Maui in July & do the 15km Naish Race as its in a straight line from A to B & you’re pretty much just surfing the ocean swell the whole way ( Bulk Fun ). Cheap entry fee with big prize money. Most of the girls are built like Jenny Ryan tiny & lean & can whip the men’s a##e + there will be around 200 SUP’s at the starting line ( now how much more fun is that. ) By the time you price the airfare & accommodation for a week Maui would not be that much more expensive than Hamilton Island + AOCRA races have expensive entry fee with little or no prize money.
see ya in da ocean
DW

Make sure you stay clear of flog rock.