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To Contact Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance please call 0415422774
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2022 Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge

Registrations are closed


Registrations are currently suspended while we review the impact of the Blue-green algae in the Gippsland Lakes.

Organiser

Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance

Date:

Saturday, 30 April 2022

Location:

Lakes Entrance, Victoria

Registration closes on:

Monday, 25 April 2022 at 11:59 PM - (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Challenge The Lakes!

  

Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge

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Paynesville to Lakes Entrance 27km
Metung to Lakes Entrance 13km

 

Entries Open 1st Feb
Early Bird Entries Close 4th April - Go into draw to Win A Prize!

Early Bird Prize
Entry Fee Refund & One Extra Ticket For The Lucky Draw.
Winner Announced 5th April

Entries Close 11.59pm Sunday 24th April
$40 Penalty Fees Monday 25th April & Tuesday 26th April

No Entries After Wednesday 27th of April.

Entries Will Close When Event Capped Numbers Are Reached.
Don't Be Disappointed And Enter Early

Crafts and Starting Locations

Metung & Paynesville

  • SLSA / SPEC Surf Ski, Plastic Surf Ski Ocean Racing Ski
  • Outrigger Canoe OC1, OC2, V3 & OC6
  • Stand Up Paddle Board, Prone Paddle Board
  • Sea Kayak (must have water head bulkheads rear and front)
  • Surf Boats, St Ayles
  • Coastal Rowing Boats

Metung course only

  • Hobie Kayak
  • Single & Double Sit on Top Kayak
  • Canoe
  • NOTE. Canoes must have a floating device at each end.
  • NOTE. All kayaks must have hatches on if fitted.

Grommets from the age of 10 years can enter and only paddle on a doubles craft. Grommet can only paddle with a 18 year and over participant. Juniors can paddle with a junior, 15 & over. Parent consent form must be signed if participant are under the age of 18 years.

View the event website for craft hire information. Craft, lifejacket & paddle will be delivered to Metung on the day and picked after the event.

 

Doubles or greater (two person or more) please enter as a 'team' registration on the next page.