First surf carnival of the summer at Northland venue

Waipu Cove is the venue for the first SeniorSurf carnival on the surf sports programme for 2011-12. The event on Saturday 19 November will give surf athletes the opportunity to test their skill and fitness levels at this early stage of the summer.
Sprints and flags head the programme which kicks off at 10.00 am. Craft events feature prominently and include Board Rescue, Ski, Double Ski and Board racing. The Surf Race and Run Swim Run events will also be held.
Surf boat and surf canoe crews will compete over short course and long course distances, getting under way at 11.00 am. The carnival is scheduled to conclude at 4.00 pm.
The team managers’ briefing is at 9.20 am. Boats & canoes need to be registered by 10.00 am. To check out the event information, click here.