9th Macleay Island Classic 2017
All events
Please read this document before registering
When Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14, 2017
Where Tingira Boat Club
91 Coast Rd. Macleay Island,
Queensland 4184
Race Distance 15 km around Macleay Island in an anticlockwise direction.
Start/finish Tingira Boat Club
Entry Close May 12, 2017 at 5.00 pm
Entries available on the day.
Contact Details Event Director Neville Prosser
Email neville@thehavengallery.com.au
Mobile 0425 798 750
Weekend Program
Starting in at the Tingira Boat Club to circumnavigate Macleay Island and finish back at the Tingira Boat Club.
Saturday May 13 Relay Race and Stand-up Paddlers
Registrations Open 7.30 am
You must confirm registration on the day.
Briefing 9.30 am
Start 10.00 am
High tide May 13. 11.15 am 1.91 m
Dragon Boat Regatta
The Tingira Boat Club is inviting corporate teams to enjoy a fun day competing in the Club’s Dragon Boats. Businesses and organisations may form a team made up of staff, members, customers or ring-ins to compete for the Tingira Dragons’ Trophy. There will be volunteer paddlers on hand if you are unable to acquire the 20 paddlers required. If you would like to take advantage of free coaching from the Tingira Dragons contact Loretta on 0400 191 770.
Registrations Open 7.30 am
You must confirm registration on the day.
Relay Race In teams of five, paddlers will take a leg each to paddle around Macleay Island. They will compete for the Tingira Boat Club Relay Trophy. (this does not include dragon boats)
Entry fee
Relay Race $75.00 per team
Dragon Boats $75.00 per team
SUPs $30.00 per paddler
Sunday May 14
Main Event Starting in at the Tingira Boat Club to circumnavigate Macleay Island and finish back at the Tingira Boat Club.
Registration from 7.30 am
Briefing 10.00 am
Start 10.30 am
High Tide May 14. 11.45 am 1.84 m
Team Event After a successful trial last year the race organisers have decided include the team event again this year. Teams i.e. Canoe Clubs will be able to register online and invite their members to join the team. At the end of the race, the times of the first six team members will be totalled and the winning time will win the trophy. Single crafts only.
Competitors will still be eligible for the individual prizes, i.e. First, second and third and categories.
Entry fee Main event $30 (singles)
Doubles $45 (per craft)
Prizes 1st Male $400.00, Female $400.00
2nd Male $250.00, Female $250.00
3rd Male $100.00, Female $100.00
Awarded to OC1 only.
Outriggers
By popular demand the race organisers have decided to recognise the outriggers who enter our race. This year we are introducing prize money for OC1’s
1st Male $250.00, Female $250.00
2nd Male $150.00, Female $150.00
3rd Male $50.00, Female $50.00
Categories Medals awarded to winner of each categories. (Age and Craft)
Transport Preferred option
It is only a 4km paddle from Victoria Point to the Tingira Boat Club, so competitors are encouraged to paddle across on the Saturday or Sunday morning. A boat will be in place at the Victoria Point Boat Ramp at 9.00 am on each day to guide competitors across.
Please keep clear of shallow water.
Stradbroke Car Ferries leave from Redland Bay Bookings ring 07 3488 5300 or book online.
Those wishing to bring their vehicle across, can book the barge by phoning 07 3488 5300
Time Table and online booking at
http://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/?page=40
Family and support team
Translink Passenger ferries also leaves from Redland Bay. (Weinnu Creek)
Bus transfer available on Island between passenger ferry and Tingira Boat Club are available on Saturday and Sunday.
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Event Dinner To launch the 9th Macleay Island Classic an event dinner will be held at the Tingira Boat Club at 6.00pm on Saturday May 13, 2017 All invited! Come early to the Island and enjoy what we have to offer. Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/277523
Accommodation Bring the family and friends and enjoy the weekend on the Island. Accommodation in the form of B&Bs is available.
Or for those prepared to rough it, the Tingira Boat Club has offered the use of their deck and marquee. Bring your own bedding. Toilets and outside cold shower available.
Catering Breakfast will be served on Saturday and Sunday morning at a reasonable price as will food and drink throughout the day. Bar opens at 12.00 noon.
Terms and Conditions
Entry conditions
Ä All paddlers must be experienced and competent at the craft. Officials reserve the right to remove paddlers deemed as not capable of paddling the craft in the waters of this event.
Ä All competitors must be able to swim 40 meters
Ä Craft must have fixed or inbuilt buoyancy
Ä All paddlers must wear a lifejacket.
Ä All paddlers must be attached to the craft via an approved leg rope or leash.
Ä All paddlers must carry at least 2L drinking water
Ä All paddlers must wear a minimum short sleeve rash shirt for sun protection.
Ä It is recommended paddlers carry a whistle
Ä It is recommended that paddlers carry a mobile phone
Conditions and information
Please note the following information:
Ä The water conditions can vary on the Eastern side of the island and the organisers reserve the right to alter the course to ensure the safety of participants
Ä Canoeists will be led and followed by a safety boat.
Ä Two Check Boats will be positioned around the course. All competitors must pass between the Check Boat and marker buoy and call out their number as they pass.
Ä Competitors are required to call their number at the finish.
Ä Power craft are to be expected in these waters
Ä All competitors must give way to ferries at the southern end of the Island and must obey the red and green flags displayed by observation boats at the ferry crossing point. Failure to do so will cause disqualification
Ä Competitors needing assistance must be assisted by the nearest paddlers. A time redress can be applied for immediately after the finish
Ä ICF Draft Ocean Racing rules will apply where reasonable and relevant
Ä All competitors must arrive early enough for re-registration on the day.
Ä All competitors must be present for the briefing at 10.00 am
Ä Further information will be posted on www.tingiraboatclub.com and posted on the day at the registration area which competitors are required to read. It is the competitor’s responsibility to know the rules of the race. A briefing session will be held prior to the start of the race.
Ä Competitors in the relay race must change paddlers at each change point
Ä Tingira Boat Club (Start/finish) 91 Coast Rd. Macleay Island 4184
Coordinates 27 – 35 – 55 S 153 – 21 – 10 E