2012 King of the Harbour Ocean Ski Race
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When:
| Fri 30 Mar, 6:00pm–8:00pm |
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| Sat 31 Mar, 9:00am–4:00pm |
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Where: Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- Single: $120.00
- Double: $220.00
- Booking fees may apply
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Start planning to make your way to Auckland for the 2012 King of the Harbour Ocean Ski Race. This is the 11th King of the Harbour Ocean Race which makes it one of the longest running international ocean ski races.
2012 sees two important changes to the race. Firstly the 2012 King of the Harbour has been included as part of the 16 race Oceanpaddler World Series and secondly, the race now incorporates Elite stand up paddle boards.
SUP's
Spaces for Elite stand up paddle boards are limited to 35 places. Each SUP entry will need to comply with strict criteria (such as proof of ability to paddle 30km within a set time). To be eligible for entry please provide results from three long distance races.
A $20 late fee per entry will apply for entries after 25th March 2012.
- Friday 30 March 2012
Race registration and sprint race.
Friday night sees the top competitors line up in a 200m sprint knock-out exhibition in front of Market Square, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City.
- Saturday 31 March 2012
King of the Harbour Ocean Ski Race Course
We will be using Fullers Starflyte ferry to transport competitors and their skis to the start or from the finish for the King of the Harbour again in 2012. Not only does travelling by water add to the excitement and atmosphere of the race, it will also add a unique dimension to this race when compared to any other surf ski events around the world. Your family and supporters will be able to see how your race unfolds from the upper deck or from the seated comfort of the main deck aboard the Fullers Starflyte which has a capacity of 200.
As wind direction is fundamental to a successful race, one of four courses will be selected to present the competitors with at least 80% down-wind paddling. The final course will be determined by the wind direction 24 hours prior to the race.
We hope that each course will generate optimal conditions with exhilarating swells that can be skilfully surfed at maximum speed. These 22-30km courses are estimated to take competitors under two hours to complete.
To enter this years race or for more detailed race information please go to the King of the Harbour website.
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