Sunset Bay Outriggers were back on the road from October 4 to 6, heading south of the North Queensland zone to compete on the stunning waters of Emu Park, near Yeppon.
While the racing program was limited, club paddlers were happy to double up on competition day, eager to test themselves on the challenging course. Unfortunately, the wind seemed to follow the club all year, and Saturday’s 11.5km races provided no mercy.
Despite the tough conditions, Sunset Bay crews showed real improvement, with commitment paying off in strong results:
• Master Women: Silver – 1hr
• Golden Master Mixed: Gold – 53mins
• Master Mixed: Silver – 54mins
The 17.5km downwinder brought very hot conditions and offered little wind assistance, making it a true test of endurance.
Kim Alloway and Nicole Reseck, paddlers of the day, tactically ‘hulied’ early in the race to stay cool, winning the Master Women OC2 with a time of 1hr 42mins and finishing 14th out of 28 crews. Meanwhile, Andrew Batterson, better known as AL, gave chase in a very strong OC1 field, completing the course in 1hr 49min.
Looking ahead, the club will now focus on sprint training in preparation for the Australian National Sprint Titles at Coomera on the Gold Coast, scheduled for November 14 to 16.
Sunset Bay Outriggers traveled to Emu Park from October 4 to 6, braving tough conditions to achieve strong results and now focus on sprint training for the Australian National Sprint Titles in November. Photos supplied
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