OUTLAW RACING SERIES #4, LORNE RESULTS

Last weekend was another great event at Outlaw # 4 Lorne, there were good numbers in the OC1 section even though we were missing a handful of Outlaw regulars.

The course started from Lorne Pt in glass-sheltered conditions and headed straight out past one of two cans. The first can was the OC Paddler Hot Spot with a prize of $50.00 for the 1st OC1 passed. (Well done, Garry Jones!)

The second can was Rip Curl, just out passed the Lorne pier. Competitors turned left around this can turning straight into the SW 2/3 ft ocean swell with 15 knot wind. The wind, waves and coarse direction did not falter for the next 8km with great bumps had by all.

Around another turning-can and close to the coast competitors had The Great Ocean Road on their right and headed back to the Peak Adventure start/finish. Then once more back out to sea, around the Rip curl can and straight back into the beach.  

Paul Nottage made another back-to-back win in the Outlaw Open Men's with his Cook Island paddling partner, Jason Shepherd closing fast. It was great to see Chris McWaters (Muddy) back into racing as well.

It was good to have an international flavour with Paley competing from Sweden and winning the OC2. The Outlaw Encouragement Award was a new wetsuit from Rip Curl and went to first time Outlaw, James Fuda.

 

Yvonne, Outlaw legend, has no competition in the Masters Women's at the mo and is now towelling up the open girls and men.  The Ocean Ski event had two current Australian marathon paddlers and plenty of ocean paddlers including Adam McKane from Queensland (last years Outlaw 25km downwind winner), and they all still got done by Outlaw’s Tim Altman.

Thanks to Torquay rescue and event sponsors Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd. Support the brand that supports clubs and paddling events nation wide, The Paddler's Clothing Brand.

Don't Miss:
Outlaw Series 25km downwind, 9 Jan, 2010 in Torquay.

OUTLAW VICTORIA, LORNE RACING RESULTS

All of the paddling competitiors were winners at the Outlaw Victorian Racing Series #4in Lorne on the weekend. It was great to see father and son (Dean & Adam) racing each other. Two competitors received an OC paddlers 50+ UV paddling tee, Outlaw Coffee Mugs and stickers. Dean, was given the main prize of a Rip Curl wetsuit for the best wave caught and 1st over the line.

The race course was 3 laps in and out through the Lorne Pt line-up. Competitors paddled out 1km, went around the OC paddler turning can, back to the beach for a small beach run, then back onto their boards and out into it again.

Dean, on that 20ft long board. I still don’t know how he set the rail so early to catch this wave. 

Thankyou to all for competing and becoming Outlaw’s.

Next event:
Outlaw #5 Pt Addis to Torquay Pt. 12km downwind Open Water, 9th Jan 2010. This is an event for experience open water paddlers who currently train or compete in wind and ocean swell riding. If you wish to compete send your event CV to Outlaw Paddling.  

OUTLAW VICTORIA AUSTRALIAN RACING SERIES LEADERS

Here is an update on the Outlaw Victoria Australia Racing Series points leaders thus far:

Masters OC1 Women
Yvonne Stansfield (inland rigger) 6 points

Open OC1 Women
Maria Pokia (Patterson  Lakes) 6 points
Eleri Kerr (inland outrigger) 5 points

Masters OC1 Men
Steve Vaugh (Patterson Lakes) and Rod Clarke (inland outrigger) 6 points

Open OC1 Men
Wade Vautier (Geelong) 10 points
Jason Shepherd (Melbourne) 9 points
Paul Nottage (Patterson Lakes) 6 points

Open Men Ski
Michael Leverett 9 points
Tim Altman 6 points
Ivor Morgan 5 point

This weekend Adam McKane (Queensland), last year's 25km Outlaw winner, has also signed up for the event. It's a close competition to see who will be crowned first all-over champion of the Outlaw Victoria Australia Racing Series. Go to Outlaw Racing Series to register and to check out all of the pre-registrated competitors. 

The Paddler's Clothing Brand will see you in January 2010 on the Surf Coast for the Victorian leg of the Australian Ocean Racing Series from Urquhart's Bluff to Torquay.

Outlaw Victoria Australia Racing Series, Lorne, Victoria

Lorne's Outlaw SUP race is fast approaching this weekend (5th December). The Paddler's Clothing Brand will be down at Lorne (along the Great Ocean Road on the Surf Coast) for a two day Trade Show as part of the Outlaw Victoria Australia Racing Series. We will have all of our paddling accessories, men's clothing, women's clothing, paddles and SUP boards on display as well as some amazing Christmas specials. Not only will this be a great place for an event but we are also running the Anaconda Adventure race on Sunday 6th December. 

Stand-Up Paddle Board (6km SUP) and Board Paddle (4km) Categories

• Stand Up 12 foot 6 inch and under fixed fin no rudder
• Stand Up 14 foot and under fixed fin no rudder
• Stand Up unlimited / open length (rudders allowed)
• SLSA Spec Malibu Board
• Ocean Paddle Boards
  

(Only 3 people make a division)

There will be prizes from OC Paddler, Rip Curl, Hammer and Outlaw including OC Paddler's timber paddles, 50+ UV SUP paddling tees and apparel will all be available. For lovers of paddling and paddle events it promises to be a great weekend of competition with all types of paddle craft including surf ski, ocean racing ski, paddle board, outrigger ski, sea kayak and stand up paddle board (SUP). At The Paddler's Clothing Brand we are looking forward to what will be a great event on the Surf Coast and exposure for SUP paddling. All location, start times and registration are online now at Outlaw Paddling.