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80+
Like-minded paddlers who meet for training sessions, friendly competitions and social events.
14years
Of the iconic MAKAI Cup - a 22km open ocean paddle race, held every year on the second weekend in February.
50+
Kilometres paddled weekly - minimum! We train on Burrill Lake, and paddle downwinds and offshore from Ulladulla Harbour every week of the year.
MAKAI Paddlers Society was founded in 2009 and is home to ocean ski, outrigger & paddleboard enthusiasts who meet for training sessions, friendly competitions and social events. The club has grown to over 80 members, with competitive, junior and social members. The MAKAI Cup is our flagship event, held every year on the second weekend in February and brings together paddlers from all over the country looking to race in the best conditions the South Coast has to offer.
Upcoming Events
Date
september
Event Details
The JB Run Barfleur Beach, Vincentia NSW 2540, Saturday 5th September 2026 Check-in from 7am to 8.00am - Mandatory Paddler Safety Briefing at 8.15am Race Starts 8:25am Wave 1A – Long Course SUP 8:35am
Event Details
The JB Run
Barfleur Beach, Vincentia NSW 2540, Saturday 5th September 2026
Check-in from 7am to 8.00am – Mandatory Paddler Safety Briefing at 8.15am
Race Starts 8:25am Wave 1A – Long Course SUP
8:35am Wave 1B – Long Course: Female 50+ and older, Male: 60+ and older, All Juniors, All OC1 & 2, and Sea Kayak
8:45am Wave 2 – Long Course: Female: Open & 40+ Male: Open, 40+, & 50+
8:48am Wave 3 – Short Course: All craft, all ages (including short course SUP)
8:51am Wave 4 – Long Course Double Skis and OC3, OC6 (short and long course)
All race info, plus registration can be found on Webscorer
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Time
September 5, 2026 7:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+10:00)
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