Barfleur Beach, Vincentia is our race HQ.

Parking

Free parking is available at Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia.

Facilities

Breaky BBQ will be available on-site.

Toilets are located in Plantation Point Reserve.

Access to water is limited. Please bring everything you need to clean your boat.

Boat Numbers

Collect boat numbers from paddler check-in. Return boat numbers immediately after you finish paddling.

You need to bring your own Race Number holder. These can be purchased when you register or at the event.

7:00am – 8:00am Registration

8:15am Paddler Safety Briefing – attendance is mandatory. Due to the prevailing conditions, the race committee may alter the course and/or the start order on the morning of the race. The final course and start order will be explained at the paddler safety briefing.

8.45am Wave 1 Long Course race start (Juniors, Female 50+ and over, Male 60+ and over, OC1, OC2, Sea Kayaks)

8:55am Wave 2 Long Course race start (Female Open, Female 40+, Male Open, Male 40+, Male 50+, Double skis)

9:00am Wave 3 Short Course race start (All ages, All craft including SUP)

11:00am Expected race finish

12:00pm Presentation

You must pass between the MAKAI banners on the beach as you enter the water. This is to check you have the minimum required equipment and to record your race number. Failure to enter through the designated entry gates will result in a DNS (Did Not Start) being applied.

The start line will be between a Yellow and Black cardinal marker and a pink permanent buoy. Paddlers are required to stay 50m behind the buoys until the race has been called to the start.

The Race Starter will:

1. Call the paddlers in the wave to make their way towards the start line
2. Raise a green flag giving the paddlers in that wave a 1-minute warning to come up to (but not cross) the start line
3. Signal race start by the dropping of the green flag and a single blast of an air horn

DO NOT break the Start. You must remain behind the safety boat bringing your start to the start line. The safety boat will move to the yellow and black buoy at the start line (opposite the start boat). Anyone breaking the start will incur a 2 minute penalty.

Remember
– You turn left around the pink buoys.
– You turn right around yellow buoys.
– The Finish Line will be between two black and white chequered buoys.
– If you see any of the safety boats wave a red flag on the course, the race has been stopped and you must proceed as directed by the safety boat.

Please familiarise yourself with the PNSW Harbour Racing Series Rules.

Medical Information
For your safety, paddlers should enter any relevant information in WebScorer when registering.

Minimum Safety Requirements
Ensure you have the minimum safety equipment as per the Harbour Series Race Rules. No exceptions will be granted.

– All paddlers must wear a Level 50 or 50S non-inflatable lifejacket that conforms to Australian Standards.
– All HR paddlers should wear a high-vis cap, carry a storm whistle and some form of communication (such as a mobile phone, PLB or flare). Sometimes the top of your head is the only thing the safety boat crews can see. Make yourself as visible as possible and have some way of attracting the attention of other paddlers and the safety boats.
– One paddler of every Ski, Outrigger Canoe, Va’a or SUP must wear a leg leash at EVERY event. Paddle leashes or use of both paddle leash and leg leash together are not advised for Ski paddlers.
– All kayak paddlers are advised to wear a spray-skirt and use a paddle leash. Kayaks must have bulkheads and sealed compartments to provide buoyancy.

Pre-race Paddler Safety Briefing
Attendance at the pre-race Paddler Safety Briefing is mandatory.

Due to the prevailing conditions, the Race Committee may alter the course and/or the start order on the morning of the race. The final course and start order will be explained at the Paddler Safety Briefing.

On-Water Safety Vessels
Provided by MAKAI.

First Aid
A qualified First Aid Officer will be located in the Registration Tent. Each safety boat will carry a first aid kit & space blankets.

Clothing
Stay sun smart. Slip, slop, slap, seek shade. Remember to hydrate.

Emergency Muster Location
If required, Race Officials and SSCC volunteers will direct you to the emergency muster location, which will be located at Registration Tent.
Note: we can’t predict what event may require us to muster, so follow the directions of the race officials as they may direct you to an alternate location.

Weather and Tides
Paddlers should monitor the weather and water conditions and make their own decisions about their ability to handle the conditions.

Other Water Users
This event does not have exclusive use of the waterways. You MUST GIVE WAY to all other waterway users.

Accommodation

There are lots of options for accommodation in and around Huskisson and Vincentia, from private rentals to holiday parks.

Huskisson Accommodation

Vincentia Accommodation

Café and Restaurant Recommendations

Here is a list of our favourite places to eat!

– Albert n Miso, Vincentia: good place for breakfast
– Bunya Wholefoods, Vincentia: lovely Açai Bowls and Chai’s
– Nana Thai, Vincentia: not the nicest restaurant to sit in but a great takeaway option as the food is beautiful
– Swell Pizza & Pide: great casual food option
– Lemontree Café: amazing burgers
– The Salty Crab: best fish and chips
– Huskisson Pub: this is a must, and great for big groups
– Wild Ginger, Huskisson: Southeast Asian food and they do banquets which is perfect for a big group

Other things to do

We love the local breweries in the industrial area off Woollamia Road. Check out Jervis Bay Brewing Co or the Flamin’ Galah.

There are loads of beautiful walks in the area, from the popular walkway between Vincentia and Husky (roughly 3kms) or the other way along the beautiful Jervis Bay. If you’ve got more time, trek out to Point Perpendicular Lighthouse and Lookout which is 90m above sea level, great for whale spotting!

There is a bike hire shop at Vincentia shops if you prefer riding to walking. Best to book ahead at Jervis Bay Bike Hire.

There are so many other things to do from barefoot bowling, putt-putt golf, a stroll around the Husky shops, whale watching tours or take a drive to the famous Hyams Beach.

Here is a link to the Shoalhaven Guide with lots of Eat/Stay/Play info.