The 2016 Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut

The Ultimate SUP DownWinder-DownUnder

The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut is held along on the beautiful Peel Coast line where the famed, powerful and consistent West Coast Seabreeze blows perfect, un-interrupted runners like an endless conveyor belt.

Please note the 1/2 Cut is on Saturday and the King of the Cut in on Sunday now due to weather conditions.

In it's 5th year, the 2016 edition of the King of the Cut has some exciting additions:

1. The Half Cut - a shorter 10km race. Utilising the first half of the King of the Cut Course. This event will be held on the Sunday, the day after the main race.

2. The Sea Rescue Gratitude Run - a crusiey 10km Downwinder free for all entered competitors from the full King of the Cut. Great way to enjoy the first half of the Cut course after the big race the day before and support the Mandurah Sea Rescue service. BBQ at finsh as fundraiser for MSR.

3. Prize Money for the King & Queen of the Cut. This year sees prize money for the first paddler across the line (TBA). This opens up the unlimited class to take a share of the prize money from the Pro Class.

4. Outriggers For The Cut - This year the organisers have invited Outriggers (OC1) to compete in the King of the Cut. The Outrigger community shares similar values to the SUP community and having this traditional craft involved in Australia's Premier SUP Downwind Event is a great addition. Welcome onboard Outriggers!

Late entry fee $10 - entries available up until event

Divisions:

In accordance with the SUPAA Rule Book, there will be a Male and Female Pro Class that will compete for the allocated prize money regardless of age group. A competitor is classed as a Pro Class competitor if they have finished in the top ten of a SUPAA Pro event (Top 5 in this particular event) or if they elect to enter the Pro Class for this event (thereby becoming ineligible for their age group). An Unlimited board is eligible for the King (or Queen) of the Cut (first paddler home), but not for the Pro Class prize money (14' only).

All other competitors will register in their age group (still remaining eligible for a Pro Class finish). Age group trophies are allocated,  but not prize money. 

Stand Up Surf Shop Female Pro Class 14'

Stand Up Surf Shop Male Pro Class 14'

Durrant Racing Female O/40 14'

Express Two Storey Living Male U/40 14'
Express Two Storey Living Male O/40 14'
Fremantle Floors Male O/50 14'

Sundowner Signs Open Unlimited (>14')

Horizon Physiotherapy Male O/40 Unlimited (>14') NEW

Mandurah Holiday Rentals OC1

*The King of the Cut has a 2 day window for the best conditions - Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th. Please keep this in mind when booking return flights. The Half Cut will move from the Sunday to the Saturday if this is the case.

 

Please contact - gregk@horizonphysio.com.au if you have any queries.

 

Safety Equipment*

PFD type 1,2 or 3 (including inflatable type 1)

Orange Smoke Flare

Leg Rope

*Inflatable PFD type 1 and flares will be on sale at registration (limited numbers though)

 

 

 

West Oz Downwind Week

The Fremantle Doctor is the consistent wind that hits the Southern WA Coast from noon, every day over summer. The first week of December is the most reliable time for strong winds and optimal downwind conditions in Perth. West Oz Downwind Week, constitutes five downwind events to appeal to every downwind SUP paddler.

 

1. The Doctor (26th November) Saturady

The world re-nowned ski and SUP race over 28km from the fabulous Rottnest to Sorrento Beach to the mainland. http://www.oceanpaddler.com/events/the-doctor/

 

2. The Ship2Shore (27th November) Sunday

The biggest SUP particpation event in WA. 7km paddle from Port Beach to Swanbourne Beach. A great vibe of SUP community, not a race, but a gathering of like minded people enjoying the ocean together and having a great fun DW. International paddlers acting as mentors, a great opportunity to hang out with the top guns paddling alongside you! https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/1880-the-shorehouse-ship2shore

 

3. The Triple SSS  (30th November) Wednesday

A mid Downwinder from Port Beach to City Beach. 11km race, with some of the top paddlers from around the country and the world. Share a beer after at the City Beach Clubhouse. http://www.sunsetsurfskiseries.com/

 

4. The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut (3rd December) Saturday (or Sunday)

The biggest SUP Downwinder in Australia. 24km of groomed Downwind heaven.

 

5. The Stand Up Surf Shop 1/2 Cut & Sea Rescue Gratitude Run (4th December) Sunday (or Saturday)

Down in the Mandurah, the first half of the the King of the Cut (10km) from the Dawesville Cut to Mandurah. The 1/2 Cut is a race open to all paddlers, but suited to paddlers just getting into Downwinding or not those that prefer a shorter distance. Prizes awarded - this is a DW race.

Sea Rescue Gratitude Run - All competitors from the KotC the day before are invited to participate in the Sea Rescue Gratitude Run, which starts just after the 1/2 Cut along the course. Proceeds from this run will go towards the Mandurah Sea Rescue and the run is a social DW to support both the MSR and the 1/2 Cut paddlers - just a cruisey DW!

Registration for 1/2 Cut is at Doodies Beach at Halls Head between 0930-1100

Race Briefing at 1130

Start at 1230 at Dawesville Cut (same as KotC start the day before)

 

 

 

Accommodation

Mandurah Holiday Rentals (2016 King of the Cut Sponsor)

Welcome to Mandurah Holiday Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation specialising in fully furnished and equipped homes and services. Mandurah and the Peel region have so much on offer all year round. It’s an absolute aquatic paradise. Majestic coastline and beaches, surfing, crabbing, fishing, boating, skiing, national parks, shady grassed foreshores with playgrounds and bbq facilities, a variety of retail stores and entertainment for all ages.

Whether you’re coming to Mandurah for a long weekend, winter escape, summer holiday, relocating from interstate or migrating from elsewhere in the world. We can help you find the perfect home to enjoy your time here. Please see our Mandurah Holiday Rental listings where you can book or enquire online. Search all properties availability by entering your travel dates here. Or click on each individual property to view their availability. We’re happy to assist you over the phone or email too.

Each of our Mandurah holiday rentals offer their own unique and homely accommodation experience. Whether you’re after a beach or river shack, executive apartment or large property. We have a variety of holiday rental (short term accommodation) styles in our portfolio.

We are committed to providing a full service to our guests, so if you have any special request or need please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll do our very best to accommodate you. Less than one hour drive or train ride south on the coast from Perth City. It’s the perfect coastal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the City and the gateway to the South West of Western Australia.

If you own a holiday home and are interested in making your property work for you while still being able to enjoy it yourself we can help you too.

Contact Details

0429 996 389

reception@mandurahholidayrentals.com.au

www.mandurahholidayrentals.com.au

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Pre race registration:
PLEASE NOTE Registration will take place at the FINISH (Secret Harbour Surf Club) between 1000 hrs and 1130hrs with a race briefing 1200, to enable vehicle drop off.

Board measurement (14' class only) and safety equipment scrutineering will take place between 0930 - 1030. You need to have your board measured and safety equipment checked prior to registration.

Start : The starting point will be between a start vessel and the end of the Northern groyne at the ocean end of the Dawesville Cut.
There will be mass start for competitors at 1330hrs.

Delicious post event food and drink available at the Secret Harbour Surf Club. 

 

*ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 30th of November MIDDAY