Welcome to the Henderson Logistics Narrathon 2010
The competition
The Henderson Logistics Narrathon is a multi-disciplined event involving a ski paddle on Narrabeen lake, ocean swim, ocean board paddle and beach run. The event can be completed by single competitors or as a team of four and is open to Surf Life Saving members and the general public. At stake is the inaugural Henderson Logistics Narrathon Cup, which can be won by any individual competitor using SLSA spec equipment.
While there are prizes for the winners, the focus of the event is on participation and all abilities are welcome.
The Henderson Logistics Narrathon is organized and run by Narrabeen Beach Surf Life Saving Club and proceeds from the event go to the club.
Course Distances
| Ski leg | 10 km |
| Swim leg | 1 km |
| Board paddle | 2.5 km |
| Beach run | 2 km |
Course Description
The ski leg starts from Berry Reserve on Narrabeen lake and is a 10km paddle which finishes at the reserve by the Ocean Street bridge. Competitors run across the sand dunes to commence the ocean swim leg. The swim is 1 km and takes competitors to a point 500m north of Narrabeen Beach SLSC where they change to boards and paddle south for 2.5km to Collaroy. At Collaroy competitors start the final 2km run home to the finish line in front of Narrabeen Beach SLSC clubhouse.
Draft Event Schedule
- Competitor Registration
- 4pm – 8pm Friday 9th April
6am – 7.30am Saturday 10th April
Competitors are asked if possible to register on the Friday evening as there will only be limited time on Saturday morning. - Competitor Briefing
- 8am
- Race start
- 8.30am
- Presentation
- Approx. midday
Entries
Entries must be made online and will close at midnight on Wednesday 7th April. If you do not wish to make an online payment or want to pay by means other than credit card, please complete the online registration form and email admin@narrathon.com.au to arrange payment.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
Categories
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Under 19 | Under 19 |
| Open | Open |
| Masters (30-39 years) | Masters (30-39 years) |
| Veterans (40-49 years) | Veterans (40-49 years) |
| Super veterans (50+ years) | Super veterans (50+ years) |
| Teams | |
| Male | |
| Female | |
| Mixed | |
There must be at least 4 entrants in a category for it to be valid. Teams must have 4 people and mixed teams can have any combination provided there is at least one male and female. The minimum age for individual competitors is 15 years on 10th April 2010. For teams there is no minimum age provided the ski paddler is at least 15 years old on 10th April 2010. Any competitor under 18 on the day of competition must provide a signed parental/guardian consent form at registration.
Eligible craft for the ski paddle are SLSA spec surf skis, ocean racing skis, kayaks, sea kayaks, outrigger canoes and recreational plastics. However, the winner of the Henderson Logistics Narrathon Cup must use SLSA spec equipment.
Entry Fees
$55 per individual entry and $160 per team. The entry fee includes lunch after the event and prizes for all categories.
Final event information will be available for download 2 weeks before the event. The final instructions document will contain everything you need to know for the race day.
