Race 2 – Saunders Beach

This paddle is a favourite for locals all year round and has been on the NQOPS calendar many times over the years. The long course starts from Freemasons Park in Pallarenda. From there you head out to sea and around Bay Rock, to the north of Magnetic Island. Around the rock and head west to Saunders Beach to finish along what should be a great downwind run. Short course complete a lap course based at Saunders Beach.

Long Course:

Course Description:

Saunders Beach takes competitors on an approximately 23km journey from Pallarenda out to sea and around Bay Rock, to the north of Magnetic Island. Around the rock and head west to Saunders Beach to finish along what should be a great downwind run.

Start Location: Freemasons Park, Pallarenda

Finish Location: Saunders Beach

Briefing Time: 12:45pm

Start Time: 1:00pm

Distance: 23km

Short & Junior Courses:

Course Description

The Short course  is designed to give less experienced paddlers a chance to get into the water without having to tackle the longer course and the open ocean. The short course will start and finish atSaunders Beach and will be out and backs totaling approx 7km. This course will be modified to suit the weather on the day.

Start Location:Saunders Beach

Finish Location: Saunders Beach

Briefing Time: 1:45pm

Start Time: 2:00pm

Distance: 7km