Runners, swimmers, paddlers & rowers to compete in season-opener at Red Beach, 4th October

The SLSNR Harcourts Long Distance Carnival at Red Beach this coming Saturday will launch the 2014-15 surf sports season. 
Competitors aged from 14 years through to masters (30+) will take to the water in a variety of events.  The morning’s competition starts with a 2km beach run at 10.00 am.
Depending on ages, ski paddlers will cover either a 7.5km or 10km distance.  Board paddlers have either a 2.5km or 5km course to get around.
Swimmers are likely to opt for wetsuits to cover a 1.5km swim distance. Surf canoe paddlers have a 7.5km course to race over and surf boat rowers will compete over 10km to put their fitness to the test.
Registrations are being taken between 8.30 am and 9.30 am. The events are …

2km Beach Run - 10.00am start - followed by:
1.5km Swim        5km Board paddle (U16, 2.5km paddle)
10km Ski (U16, 7.5km ski paddle)
7.5km Canoe       10km Surf Boat

Footnote:
This event is open to non-qualified members over 14 years of age as per SLSNR policy. Non-qualified competitors will be required to wear an Orange numbered SLSNR cap and will not be eligible for competition points.