PASHA DASHA

GRAND PRIX

In Association With

Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle Harbour

Saturday 14th January, 2017 Hosted by: Newcastle Outrigger Canoe Club

Heli Services, a supporter of NOCC ph: +61 249 625188

OC1/2 Relay, OC6 Short Course & Changes Race

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WELCOME

Our club is now 8 years old and we invite you to join us on our wonderful water playground for

the 6th annual Pasha Dasha GP. In 2016 16 Clubs, 320 competitors, 44 teams had maximum

fun with minimal hassles. Just pretend it’s “Island Time” once you arrive!

Bring family, friends etc and make a weekend of it. See the world’s biggest coal shipping port in

action. Enjoy unequaled spectator access along the entire length of the course. If that’s not

enough, the foreshore is a great place to kick back and enjoy the parks & cycle ways, restored

buildings, restaurants, etc, with kilometers of beaches just a stone’s throw away.

COURSES:

OC1/2 Relay race – two laps/team of approx the Changes Race course.

Short Course – one lap of approx the Changes Race course.

Changes Races -

As with last 3 years, Men, Mixed & Women, 5 laps, 4 changes , staggered start – men first.

First lap - 6.3km, remainder - 5.4km, 27.9km total.

(Individual support boats not be required as paddlers change on/ just off Horseshoe

Beach).

Alternate (inside) Course – 6 laps, all 4.5km, 27km total

7.30am Briefing &

then 30 minutes before each race

RACE PROGRAM

Time (Approx)

Race Category

Distance

No of Changes

8.00am

OC1/2 Relay 2 x 5 km 1

10.00am

Short Course incl Novice, Jnr

8km, 4km

0

12.00, 12.04,12.08pm

Changes Race: Men, Mixed &

Women,

27.9 km

4

Presentations - 30mins after the last canoe has completed

the final race adjacent to the registration tent. Prizes: –Trophies & random draw

High Tide: 1133 (DST) – 2.00m

Low Tide: 1809 – 0.20m

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RACE INFORMATION

Changes Race Course: 27.9km

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ALTERNATE Changes Race Course: 27km (adverse weather conditions)

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COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Conditions of eligibility 1. Only a competitor who is a financial member of a club affiliated with AOCRA Ltd. and is

a current registered competitor with AOCRA Ltd. is eligible to nominate and compete in any event.

2. AOCRA Ltd., the Race Director, or the Race Committee reserves the right to request proof of identity or age [i.e. ID card with photograph] of a competitor at any time.

3. The Race Committee reserves the right to be the arbiter in any dispute regarding eligibility and registration of competitors. The Race Director’s decision is final.

4. The REGATTA RULES [as amended] of the Australian Outrigger Canoe

Racing Association Ltd shall apply.

For full details of these rules, please refer to www.aocra.com.au

5. All OC6 will be required to carry 6 PFD’s, 2 bailers, a spare paddle, and

prescribed tow rope (25m x 12mm ‘silver’ rope - ATTACHED . Covers

required.

6. All OC1/2 – paddlers to wear non inflatable PFD, canoe to befitted with leg rope

and spare paddle

AGE DIV I S ION S

Junior Competitors

Junior division competitors shall not have reached 20 years of age and at least 10 years

of age during the race year of competition.

Senior Competitors

The following age divisions shall apply to both OC6 and solo canoe events:

(a) Under 21 competitors both male and female are those who during the Race Year of

competition are between 19 years and 21 years of age.

(b) Open competitors both male and female shall be of any adult age.

(c) Junior competitors to be eligible to compete in Open Division shall turn 14 in the Race Year of competition. Their inclusion will be at a qualified coach’s discretion. They must have written parental/guardian permission.

(d) The AOCRA categories: Masters female & male over 40; Senior Master

female & male over 50; Golden Master male & female must turn 60;

Platinum men & female turn 70 years. A competitor’s age for a Racing

Year is determined by their age as at 31st December of the Racing Year.

(e) AGGREGATE age of team to determine AOCRA category

(f) In all senior events at governed and sanctioned regattas, teams shall be of the same gender applicable for that event unless otherwise approved by the Zone Management Committee or AOCRA.

Mixed crews must have at least 3 women paddlers in the canoe for changes races.

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REGISTRATION

Entry fees have been kept to a minimum to encourage paddlers to enter as

many categories as possible....the day is all about paddling/sharing the water. OC1/2 relay is no longer free.

Cost:

OC1/2 Relay Race – $10 pp Junior: $10 pp Novice and Short Course: ($25 pp) - $150

Changes races: ($30 pp) = $270 a 9’s team, or $300 a 10’s Team OC1/2 Relay – 2 /4 paddlers respectively

Changes Race - Men’s -9 paddlers (max)/ team. Women’s & Mixed -10 paddlers (max)/ team.

You are reminded that teams/paddlers should be registered for OC6 races

beforehand. It is so much better for the organisers to have an idea of crews participating when organising rescue craft, trophies, catering etc.

Late Entries permitted on the day, as per AOCRA rules.

Register on the website www.aocra.com.au ENQUIRIES:

Should be directed to: Stephen Dawes, Race Director 0408594340

Helen Smart, NOCC Secretary 0404029955

SAFETY INSPECTION

Safety inspections will be performed on all canoes. If a canoe fails to meet the required AOCRA Safety guidelines, the canoe will be ineligible to take part in the event.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Location: Horseshoe Beach is inside the entrance of Newcastle Harbour. Dog & horse friendly !!!.

Parking: FREE parking in car park behind the beach also at nearby Nobby’s Beach. Prime areas will be secured for trailer parking.

(This area will be part of November 2017 Supercar race track).

Toilets / Showers: LIMITED male and female toilets provided on site, otherwise toilets and showers at the Nobby’s Beach Surf Club 200m away. Fresh water taps, available on site for drinking water and to rinse down bodies and boats.

Food: Free watermelon for competitors at sign off. A food stall shall be provided with hot and cold food, coffee van.

Nobbys Surf club has an excellent kiosk a short walk across the park.

http://nobbysslsc.org.au/

Accommodation: Contact us for an information package. There is a variety of amenities available sight the link below.

http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/getting-here-and-around/visitor-information-

centres

Horseshoe Beach 2015

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HOW TO GET TO EVENT Plug “Horseshoe or Nobby’s Beach”, Newcastle into your GPS and

enjoy the trip.

See map below for suggested trailer route (other streets bit tight).

Inset left, After going through Hamilton turn left

then right into Hunter St.

Below, Pass the Rail station along Scott St to

Newcastle East then taking Nobbys Rd to the

Nobbys round-about, turn left, then right to the

race site.

A number of roads will take you to

the race site.

This is the recommended route for

towing OC trailers

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