Pre-Event Coaching will be available from mid-afternoon on Wed 22nd to midday on Fri 24th April 2026.

24 - 26 April 2026

Event Registration will go live on Sun 8th Mar 26.

Friday, April 24

A half-day session will focus on a relay surprise and novice sea kayak surfing. It is going to be epic!

Midday - 12.30 pm - Competitor Meeting (must attend one before competing) and Opening Ceremony

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Team Relay

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Open  Novice Sea Kayak Heats

6:30 pm  - Evening Meal at the Deck Cafe. 

7.30 pm - Guest Presentation (TBA)

 

Saturday, April 25

This day will focus on sea kayak and surf-specific craft 

7:00 am - 7:30 am Competitor meeting (must attend one before competing)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Competition heats:-

Open Sea Kayak Intermediate

Womens Sea Kayak Intermediate

Open Masters Sea Kayak (age over 65)

Open Wave Ski

Open Surf or WW Kayak

Open HP (short boat)

Womens HP (short boat)

Open Masters Surf Kayak HP or IC (aged over 65)

6:30 pm  - Evening Meal at the Deck Cafe. 

7.30 pm - Guest Presentation (TBA)

 

Sunday, April 26

8:00 am - 2:00 pm Competition heats - all craft, semi-finals and finals 

Open Sea Kayak Novice

Open Sea Kayak  Intermediate 

Womens Sea Kayak  Intermediate 

Open Masters Sea Kayak  ( 65 and over) 

Open – Wave Ski 

Open Surf or WW Kayak 

Open HP (short boat) 

Womens HP (short boat) 

Open Masters Surf Kayak HP or IC (age 65 and over)  SUPsquatch after the Finals (TBC) 

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm - Prizegiving

* All competitors must attend one competitor meeting before competing. 

* Heats will be 20 minutes long

* Maximum Heat Size - Sea Kayaks x 4 and all other craft x 5 

* We will be using Liveheats.com for seeding paddlers, scoring and results.  Competitors will be required to sign up using the App ahead of event - details to follow.