Paddle information and updates: www.facebook.com/pages/Reef-2-Reef-Ocean-Fun-Paddle/194699747247768?ref=hl
Great news! The Ocean FUN Paddle is on again bringing together water people from all codes and capturing the spirit of the paddling community.

Long Reef to Newport Reef - straight line paddle, that is completely reversible pending wind conditions, allows for all paddlers to be part of an enjoyable ocean experience.

The 2013 Reef2Reef will aim to cater for all craft with categories including: Ski (both ocean and surf), Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP’s), Paddle Boards, Out Rigger’s (all OC configurations) and Surf Boats.
All event prizes are distributed via participant raffles allowing all entrants the opportunity to win.
Come join the fun and take the rare opportunity for the weekend paddlers amongst us to paddle with some of the elite names in the paddling/sporting community.
Naming rights and promotional opportunities now open.

Awesome news for SUP’S

SIC has come onboard as the SUP’s division sponsor.

The Reef2Reef SIC SUP Race will be a fantastic event with someone taking home a brand new SIC X14 SUP racing board!!

Everyone in the Reef2Reef SIC SUP Division will be in with a chance to win the board - make sure you keep a look out for when we open registrations in the next few weeks.

Great event, looking forward to it..

Great news, lots of events this Summer in Sydney.

Checkout the growing prize pool and the latest paddle information at:

www.facebook.com/Reef2ReefOceanFunPaddle

Registrations opening soon.

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Get your spot in the starting line up of the Reef2Reef Ocean Fun Paddle by following this link.
Secure online registration with PaypPal and Credit Card facilities for your convenience.
Come and have a great day on the ocean with a chance to win something awesome in the paddler prize pool at the post event presentation.

www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=12048

Is it only PFD's that are required? Thought Manly Daily mentioned something about flares being required but is that for a different series?

Any suggestions on a good type & brand of PFD?

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Dash said..

Is it only PFD's that are required? Thought Manly Daily mentioned something about flares being required but is that for a different series?

Any suggestions on a good type & brand of PFD?

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I think the Manly Daily was referring to the SLSA series, not this race. Having said that I think flares would be a good idea regardless.

Sam at Wind Surf N Snow at Long Reef has the PFD that most of us wear.

This is certainly going to be a great race for SUP. Just caught up with Pete from SIC and he's donating a 14 foot SIC for the SUP competitors as a lucky draw prize. Every SUP entrant has a chance to win. Sounds like an awesome board. Have a look at the vid on the Reef To Reef web site to view a review.
Lots of prizes for all the competitors with heaps of safety support and plenty of other paddlers around. A good chance to try all of those new boards in the ocean.
The race will be run either direction based on prevailing wind conditions on the day.
On line entries are open.

Right all registered and looking forward to doing the downwinder :)

Central Coast is coming down

Woooooo hoooooo!!! Can't wait for Sunday!!!

I registered a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not able to race now. Anyone know if its possible for me to transfer my entry fee over to another paddler?

HI all, is anyone else trying to workout the logistics of car at the start and board and body at the finish? I will be driving, on the day, from Avalon and am looking to team up with someone so we can take a vehicle (& boards) to the start and have a 2nd vehicle at the finish ready to travel back to pick up the 1st car.

I can take 1 extra board on the roof racks (could add 2 more boards if I bring the trailer)

JP

Important information for All Reef2Reef paddlers.
There has been a late directive from our insurance that all paddlers must now wear PINK High Visibility tops. This will need to be over your PFD???s.
This is a requirement that we will need to adhere to and will have to enforce.
We would greatly appreciate all paddlers who have PINK High Visibility tops to bring them and wear them on Sunday. Current Ocean Series tops are acceptable.
We will have some tops available to loan for the paddlers who don???t have one - but the supply is limited!!
In the spirit of the Reef2Reef Ocean Fun paddle if you have multiple pink vests could you bring them to loan to those who don???t have one? Please ensure your name is clearly marked.

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Zeusman said..

I registered a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not able to race now. Anyone know if its possible for me to transfer my entry fee over to another paddler?

Happy to help out if we can.
If you find a replacement paddler let us know and we will test the rego system out!!

Will you be taking beach entries on the day?
What time and where would this take place?
thanks

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glennc said..

Will you be taking beach entries on the day?
What time and where would this take place?
thanks

On the Day Entries are available for sure.
Conditions do apply. Cash only and $10 added to the entry fee.
They will be at the start of the race - whichever way the course is set. (Newport or Fisherman's Beach Long Reef)
Race check in opens at 10.30 am.

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Zeusman said..

I registered a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not able to race now. Anyone know if its possible for me to transfer my entry fee over to another paddler?

Happy to help out if we can.
If you find a replacement paddler let us know and we will test the rego system out!!

Cameron Harvey is keen to take my reigistration of possible. Is there anything I need to do?

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reef2reef said..

Important information for All Reef2Reef paddlers.
There has been a late directive from our insurance that all paddlers must now wear PINK High Visibility tops. This will need to be over your PFD???s.
This is a requirement that we will need to adhere to and will have to enforce.
We would greatly appreciate all paddlers who have PINK High Visibility tops to bring them and wear them on Sunday. Current Ocean Series tops are acceptable.
We will have some tops available to loan for the paddlers who don???t have one - but the supply is limited!!
In the spirit of the Reef2Reef Ocean Fun paddle if you have multiple pink vests could you bring them to loan to those who don???t have one? Please ensure your name is clearly marked.

Sorry I don't have a high vis pink top. I do have high vis yellow or orange. Will they be suitable?

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reef2reef said..

Zeusman said..

I registered a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not able to race now. Anyone know if its possible for me to transfer my entry fee over to another paddler?

Happy to help out if we can.
If you find a replacement paddler let us know and we will test the rego system out!!

Cameron Harvey is keen to take my reigistration of possible. Is there anything I need to do?

That is great!
If you can email your registration receipt and any race information you receive from us to Cameron and get him to bring it to the registration desk, we will sort something out.

Please ensure Cameron is aware of the conditions of entry as per the registration and listed below.
All Paddlers must sign a waiver on the day ??? so get there with plenty of time to do so.
All Ski, SUP and OC paddlers must wear an Australian Standards PFD and leash and a PINK High Visibility top.
All Board Paddlers must wear a Pink High Visibility Top and a leash
All boat rowers must wear a Pink High Visibility Top

Special Note: if anyone has extra PINK High Visibility tops available to be lent to other paddlers please bring them (have your name clearly marked on them).

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reef2reef said..

Important information for All Reef2Reef paddlers.
There has been a late directive from our insurance that all paddlers must now wear PINK High Visibility tops. This will need to be over your PFD???s.
This is a requirement that we will need to adhere to and will have to enforce.
We would greatly appreciate all paddlers who have PINK High Visibility tops to bring them and wear them on Sunday. Current Ocean Series tops are acceptable.
We will have some tops available to loan for the paddlers who don???t have one - but the supply is limited!!
In the spirit of the Reef2Reef Ocean Fun paddle if you have multiple pink vests could you bring them to loan to those who don???t have one? Please ensure your name is clearly marked.

Sorry I don't have a high vis pink top. I do have high vis yellow or orange. Will they be suitable?

Bring them along just in case we don't have one to lend you. But the directive is for PINK.

***COURSE has been REVERSED***
NNW winds expected as per latest Seabreeze update

Start: Newport Beach
Finish: Fishermans Beach Long Reef
Race Check In: Upstairs at Newport Surf Club 10:30 ??? 12:00pm
Race Briefing: 12:15pm (all paddlers must be present)
Race Start: 12:30pm

As per conditions of your registration:
All Paddlers must sign a Waiver on the day ??? so get there with plenty of time to do so.
All Ski, SUP and OC paddlers must wear an Australian Standards PFD, leash and a PINK High Visibility top over PFD.
All Board Paddlers must wear a PINK High Visibility Top and a leash
All boat rowers must wear a PINK High Visibility Top

Special Note: if anyone has extra PINK High Visibility tops available to lend to friends please bring them (have your name clearly marked on them).
We will have some tops available to loan for the paddlers who don???t have one - but the supply is limited!!

Ah just a question, driving up from Canberra on the day, if I get there and there is no Pink Hi Vis top, what happens then. I have been to the surf shops and outdoor stores in Canberra and no one has one, so sort of wondering what may happen.

I'm happy to buy a pink top today but where would I get one?

Ok Guys, I have literally been all over Canberra looking for said Hi Vis top including the work wear shops. According to said work wear shops Pink HI Vis does not meet australian standards and as such is not sold. The nearest thing I can find is a womans singlet, however, because of my ............. generous proportions, there is no way known that the biggest size will fit a PFD under it.

So I think we kinda need either a question asked of the insurer, or that we can rely on the supply of these Pink tops from you guys, or a relaxation in the rules. I have a bright red top that would work a treat.

Hey Guys, spoke to event organisers and whilst they would prefer you to have a pink high vis rashie you will not be stopped from racing with an alternate top. I'm going to bring some backups and if other guys do also that would be great.

The organisers do from what I've been told have a certain number of pink tops but entries are high and they will run out.

Nicer news is that the wind is starting to look like it is locking in better from the N meaning they will definitely run from Newport to Collaroy Basin. Going to a fun run I think!

Sam.

Typical insurance companies...trying to get out of any possible payouts...

Just get a pink t-shirt

Just wanted to say thanks for all of your cooperation and help in a difficult situation regarding the Pink tops.
Just to give you some idea of the circumstances, they changed the goal posts 3 days out from the event from what they originally told us. It actually took me until 9am on Sunday morning to get them to agree to conditions that would allow the paddle to go ahead. Sorry to all for the stuff around. Hope everyone had a great day.

Best event guys thank you so much for putting it on and being so organised. I am really committed to coming back next year and actually finishing the run.

here is a few pics