Paddle Australia, along with Geelong Canoe Club, are hosting the Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships on the Barwon River at the Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Rd, Newtown, Victoria.
LOCATION: Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Newtown
INFORMATION:
- Short Course: The Short Course is on Friday night. It consists of 3 short laps, of approximately 1.1 km each, with a total race distance of 3.4km. Portage is approximately 200m in length. All ICF class paddlers must portage twice, at the end of the 1st and the 2nd laps. General, para, SUP & V65+ classes do not portage.
- Long Course: Singles on Saturday and doubles on Sunday. The Long Course consists of multiple long laps (4 km each) followed by one short lap (1 km), with portage for ICF craft in designated classes.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:
Organisers are seeking volunteers to assist with the Championships. No paddling experience is required and training is provided.
Volunteer positions include: Safety boat driver &crew; Check-in & boat numbers; Portage & turn buoy officials; Time keeping; Raft marshal & scrutineering; Traffic warden & pedestrian management; Event setup / set-down.
Volunteer contact: Sally Miller - email: marathon.secretary@paddlevic.org.au
