MAKAI Cup

More than just a race

The MAKAI Cup has several course options, and many variations have been used over the years to provide the safest conditions for competitors.

Course Map

Important Race Info

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The MAKAI Cup is a big OPEN OCEAN event of approximately 22km along a very isolated stretch of coast and your safety on the water is paramount.

If you have any doubts about your ability to keep pace with the main body of competitors, and/or to achieve the minimum progress requirement, please enter Mini MAKAI 10 instead.

Ulladulla Harbour is our race HQ.

All registrations, race finish, presentations, and the post-race party will be held at the MAKAI Marquee on the south side of Ulladulla Harbour.

Start time is 1300 – this will be confirmed on the Friday night prior to race day.

By entering this race you agree to have:

– PFD – NO INFLATABLES OF ANY KIND
– A leash attached to you and your craft
– A mobile phone in a waterproof case
– A HiVis hat or shirt
– Sufficient fluids to be able to complete the course

In the interests of your safety, MAKAI Paddlers will be providing EVERY craft with a GPS tracking device.

By entering this race you agree to carry the tracking device in your lifejacket for the duration of the race, and to return it immediately on completion of the race.

Un-returned tracking devices will incur a fee of $350, which you agree to pay if the device is not returned.

Members of Paddle Australia (PA) affiliated Clubs will need their PA Membership number for entry.

If you don’t know your PA Membership number, contact PA Membership Services, and they’ll be able to help you;

Email – membership@paddle.org.au
Phone: 1300 232 398 (Option 2)

– No late entries will be accepted after entries close (no exceptions)
– NO REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY AND NO REFUNDS

Accommodation

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

Ulladulla Accommodation – Hotels
Ulladulla Accommodation – Caravan Parks

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PAST EVENTS

Did you know the Mini MAKAI 10 is also run in conjunction with the MAKAI Cup? A 10km race out of Ulladulla Harbour, it offers a more protected environment that lets you experience what all the hype is about with the main event.
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