The annual John Sims race run by the Ascot Kayak Club is a great SUP race for people wanting to try distance SUP racing.
It will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025 at Ascot Kayak Club
There is both a long course (11.5km) and short course (8km) for beginners.
THE COURSE
11.5 km in distance, the water is flat and mostly deep. Usually there is little wind but there is some river traffic. The start is at the Jetty at Ascot Kayak Club, paddlers head up-stream to Barkers Bridge (West Swan Road bridge) in Guildford. The turn under the bridge is anti-clockwise and it’s a sprint home to Ascot Kayak Club not stopping until you have passed the jetty finish line.
SHORT COURSE
Approximately 8 km in distance. The start is at the Jetty at Ascot Kayak Club and paddlers head up-stream to Guildford Bridge (Guildford Road bridge). The turn under the bridge is anti-clockwise and it’s a sprint home to Ascot Kayak Club not stopping until you have passed the jetty finish line.
Registration Closes Friday 25 April 2025
Entry link is below
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=380122
Perth, Western Australia, Australia