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CITY LIGHTS LONG DISTANCE RACE
The Event is planned for Saturday 8th March 2025.
30km Day/Night race
It has 30 km of everything from the tranquil isolation of the Canning River to the sometimes turbulent Perth waters. Near the Narrows Bridge at sunset, the looming city comes to life casting a spectacular backdrop as a myriad of luminous lights cast a magical setting across the moonlit waters to the South Perth foreshore. The hard slog of the homeward paddle is ‘lessened’ with the realisation that awaiting paddlers is the luxury of the AKC Clubrooms where a lavish meal, hot showers, band and most importantly a captive audience waiting to hear the tales of yet another race accomplished.
It is a unique challenge. It is not a novice race – you must have the skills and experience to cope with the course length, the exposed waters in the the middle of the course, and night paddling. The relay option allows you to divide the distance between two teams: The first tackling a 13km daylight leg and the second a 17km twilight/night leg.
COURSE
• Start All competitors: Riverton Bridge Park.
• Compulsory portage & light check at Narrows
• Finish: Ascot Kayak Club
RACER NOTES
• Must race in pairs or team boats, no solo
• Relay option available (2 teams of 2) change at Narrows
• Car shuffle required between Riverton and Ascot
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Half of this race happens after dark.
ALL COMPETITORS TO WEAR or HAVE (To be checked at registration) :
• 360degree white light,
• Each Paddler to have a mobile phone
• Enough boat buoyancy,
• Lifejackets,
• Appropriate marathon boat – Kayaks must have spray decks
FEES
• PA member entrants includes dinner & music at Ascot
• additional fee for non PA members (ie you do not belong to a club) You really should join a club!
• Supporters dinner ticket = Adult, Child
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