Race 3 – Cowley to Etty Bay Competitor Information Booklet

All competitors must also read the NQOPS General Information Booklet

Date – 16th June 2018

LONG COURSE –  22km
Briefing time – 1pm
Start Location – Cowley Beach, 4871
Start Time – 1:30pm
Finish location – Etty Bay, 4858

SHORT COURSE – 8 km
Short Course Briefing time – 1:30pm
Short Course Start Time – 1:45pm
Start/finish Location – Etty Bay, 4858

Race 3 showcases some of the Norths beautiful beaches. Located just an hour and 40 minutes from Cairns, and 3 hours from Townsville. Competitors will paddle up the coast line from Cowley beach through the stunning waters of Etty bay. Competitors should ensure car and racks are at the Finish Line area (Etty bay) for the end of the race.

Price: 

Long individual $45
Team of 2 in a double boat $60 ($30 per person)
Team of 6 in 1 boat $78

Short: $29

Double/OC2: $39

Long Course

Race 3 – Cowley to Etty Bay (If you can not see image above, click to load gallery)

Course Description:

The race starts at Cowley Beach, competitors will paddle 22km around the mainland through Mourilyan Harbour and finish in Etty Bay.

Cowley Beach- assembly (Click to load image)

Cowley Beach start point (Click to load image)

Start (short course) & finish at Etty Bay (Click to load image)

Short Course

Race 3 – Cowley to Etty Bay Short Course (If you can not see image above, click to load gallery)

If anyone is interested in staying the night at Etty Bay, the Etty Bay Caravan Park and Kiosk have some great deals for our Paddlers.