Ballina Island Paddle Challenge is on Sunday
After the success of the 2010 event, the Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Surf Life Saving Club will be hosting the Ballina Island Paddle Challenge again on Sunday, October 2.
It is a major fundraiser for the Life Saving Club and will also benefit the Ballina Jet Boat Service.
It is open to any participant with a paddle craft – whether it be an Ocean or Racing ski, Kayak or stand-up paddle board.
There will be a number of great prizes with different categories. Pre-registration is available online and registration forms will be available at www.ballinasurfclub.com.au or by picking them up from:
- Ballina Visitor Information Centre (River St)
- Paradise FM (Cherry St).
The first to head around the island will be those wanting to go at a more leisurely pace – 10am with the larger craft (Surf Boats/Outriggers) at 10.15am, with the more competitive Paddle Challenge, taking off at 10.30am.
Registration confirmation will be at the Sand Spit closest to the Sailing Club on River Street, with craft launched at the northern end of the Sand-Spit.
There will be a number of prizes on the day. The major prize that will be up for grabs can be won by any participant at the conclusion of the event. (Lucky Draw).
The day will start at 10am and the morning will finish with the Westlawn Property Dash for Cash – open to any participant.
There will be a cash prize for this event and will involve either a beach or deep water start and beach finish – providing some spectacular action around the turning buoys and finish line.
All participants in the Paddle Challenge will receive a welcome registration kit comprising aerial shot of Ballina, drink bottle, visor and free entry into the Ballina Boat Show. I
n recognition of the achievement all paddlers will also receive a commemorative certificate.
The inspiration for the event is to provide a community activity celebrating the world-class waterway that we have at our disposal in Ballina.
As you paddle around the Island you encounter abundant marine and bird life as well as the changing landscape of estuary, mangrove and ocean.
Visit www.ballinasurfclub.com.au for more info.
