Date: 11th October 2020 Venue: Foxton SLSC Ad dress: Marine Parade, Foxton Beach 4815 Time: 0800 – Safety briefing Cost: $50 per crew (Includes post event food)

EVENT OVERVIEW Due to the cancellation of 90 Mile, the Central Region is looking to host a long haul IRB event to cater for those around the region looking for some IRB racing. There is promise for this event to be locked into the local calendar for years to come. Crews will begin outside the Foxton SLSC, heading north towards beach and onward to Tangimoana. Once there and having completed challenges along the way, will return back to Foxton. All teams will consist of an IRB with 3 crewmembers and 1 support vehicle (4WD), IRB team members must all be refreshed and hold a current Crewpersons award.

RACE INFORMATION Entry Fee: $50 per team, this includes food after the event. Crews will be invoiced prior to the event. Entry Process: Entries may be made through the online registration form located here, there will be a limit of 15 teams for this event. All members must meet eligibility in reference to Policy SPS008. Scrutineering: Foxton SLSC – All crews must report for scrutineering, ready to race at 0830. This will involve all 3 crew members plus 1 support person. Crews will have their IRB compared accordingly to the SLSNZ Equipment specifications manual (Located here). Safety Briefing: All competitors and team members’ must attend the safety briefing at Foxton SLSC clubrooms at 0800. Prize giving & Dinner: Prize giving and dinner will take place at the completion of the event, all crews entered will receive a food ticket, any extra supports are welcome to join at small additional cost.

EVENT RULES* All rules are subject to change. The course of the race will be run within the surf break, unless specified by the Event Management Team. Crews will be awarded a tag at the completion of each challenge, these must be attached to the fuel bladder at the completion of the race. Each IRB must have 3 SLSNZ qualified members. They must be refreshed for the current season and at least one member to be IRB Driver qualified. All members are to be crewperson qualified. Substitution of crew members before the race is allowed but must be approved by the EMT prior to the safety briefing. All equipment must meet SLSNZ equipment specifications. (Found here) Motors may be replaced throughout the race, only due to mechanical breakdown Support vehicles are to carry a radio with VHF 69 capability, tow rope and first aid kit. All competitors must finish wearing their PFD’s and helmets. These must be worn whilst on the water throughout the race. Your support vehicle must be a 4WD All protests must be presented to the EMT and will be addressed at their discretion All competitors must attend the safety briefing

COURSE DETAILS* All course details are subject to change, weather dependent. Race Start – Foxton SLSC All IRB Teams will be drawn into starting lanes, outside the Foxton SLSC. On the start signal teams will travel north towards , running parallel to the shore and within the surf break. Challenge Point#1 – SLSC Crews must refuel a minimum of 2L of fuel at this stage. They must also complete a designated challenge to collect their 1st tag. Challenge Point#2 – Mystery Spot This challenge has yet to be confirmed. Teams will be updated closer to the event. Fuel & Break Stop – Tangimoana Beach Crews will all stop at Tangimoana beach for fuel, again a minimum of 2L. The entire race party will meet here and each team’s time will be recorded. Teams will all start again in reserve order of when they arrived at this point. On the restart, crews will travel south back towards Foxton SLSC. Running parallel to the shore and within the surf break. Challenge Point#3 – Mystery Spot This challenge has yet to be confirmed. Teams will be updated closer to the event. Race Finish – Foxton SLSC All crews must cross the designated finish line wearing their full IRB PPE, (PFD, Helmet, etc) with all challenge tags. Crews must log out with the finish line official before leaving the beach. This includes crews that have retired.

REFUELLING POLICY At all transition stages, refuelling must take place at the designated sites. This is aimed to reduce environmental impact. Support teams may place fuel at the fuelling stations, but shall not assist with the refuelling of any bladders. The refuel must be carried out by any of the 3 crew members. There is to be no outside assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As this is a new event for the region, it is subject to change. The main ideals of the race will remain the same but updates will be sent out to all those who enter. If significant interest is not generated, the event will not be run. All crews will race in the “Open” age group format. Entries will close on the 2nd of October @ 5pm. All late entries can be emailed to Troy. A fee may apply.

TIDE TIMES Tide times at the Manawatu River mouth

Saturday - 10th October Sunday - 11th October

High Tide 0321 High Tide 0434 Low Tide 0937 Low Tide 1051 High Tide 1601 High Tide 1720

Troy Greenem – Sports Manager – Central Region M | 027 840 7322 E | [email protected]

Surf Life Saving – Central Region - Pelorus Trust Sports House, 93 Hutt Park Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010, PO Box 39129, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045.