Pete Marlin

Pete Marlin 2026

31 Oct - 1 Nov

 

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Two days of awesome surfski paddling

2 days of awesome paddling

Typical Border hospitality

Typical Border hospitality

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Doubles Day: Entries & Batches
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2025 Doubles Photos
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MESSAGE FROM RACE DIRECTOR, CHARL

Following consultation with my course committee with some pretty well thought out analysis 👀, and our athlete representatives, here is the provisional race call:

🏁 SINGLES COURSE: Saturday. Batch check-in at 10.30am. Yellow Sands (caravan park beach) to Orient Beach (Harbor). We will start the race approximately 1 hour thereafter

🏁 DOUBLES COURSE: Sunday. Batch check-in at 9am (TBC). Nahoon to Yellow Sands

Saturday Weather forecast: Light NE Wind with a following moderate East swell – A NE wind will create runs at around 10 knots, but with the persistent NE on the days prior, there will be runs and holes at 6 knots

Sunday Weather forecast: Moderate SW wind with a moderate swell.

Please note that this call remains subject to change. Our priority is a safe, fair and well-run race, and the decisions will balance the race itself with the wider event, post-race proceedings, logistics and, where possible, Sunday travel arrangements for those heading home.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Keep an eye on this group for the FINAL RACE CALL FRIDAY at 10am, and any updates – we will confirm as soon as the forecasted conditions allow.

Cheers for now,
Charl & The Crew

 

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