Current Racing Series

Current series | Summer 2009 | Spring 07 | Summer 07

Anyone can come along to these races, provided they are able to paddle 3 km. Handicaps are in place, so we all cross the finish line at about the same time and everyone has a chance to win!

Scheduled Wednesday afternoons at 4:45 PM sharp!

Races are open to all club members – using any boat. Must be on the water by 5:00PM

Starts 21 Apr 10

When: Every Wednesday during semester (start times may change)

Paddle type: Flatwater
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting time: 4:30 to 4:45 PM (on the water by 5:00PM) for a briefing and to grab the boats.
Handicapped races: Slower paddlers start first. Others gradually follow. First back to the club wins.
Distance: 2.6 km (around the red buoy)
Location: University of Queensland building 30 – UQ Canoe club boat shed
Address: North river end of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St. Lucia

Race schedule (times may change later in the season, depending on the light)
Click on the winner’s name to see the full results (below).

  • 21 Apr 2010 –

Contact: Paul (president) with any questions or queries.

LM: Apr 10

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