An event for everyone that is passionate about paddling and the ocean environment The Old Woman Ocean Ski Race is open to Ski’s (single and double), OC1 and OC2, SUP’s and Prone paddlers whether you are a hard core racer, looking for an aquatic challenge or want to participate with people that love the ocean and the coastal environment.
The Old Woman starts and finishes at Mooloolaba Spit with Old Woman Island being the destination and turnaround point for Skis and OC’s, a total distance of around 18km. SUP’s and Prone paddlers race over a shorter 8km course.
If either of these options don’t fit with your experience, fitness or lifestyle then The Little Woman might be more your style! The 5km course sits within the confines of Mooloolaba bay where paddlers will complete 2 laps. Be part of the action and excitement and share your achievement back on the beach when you finish with The Old Woman paddlers.
Your Old Woman Ocean Ski Race Entry Fee includes:
Single Ski / OC1;
SLSA Spec Ski Teams (3 paddlers per team. Entry fee per team);
Double Skis / OC2;
SUPs / Prone Boards (8km);
Single Ski / Board only;
Limited on the day entries may be available and will incur an additional $10 late fee.
* Entry fees are inclusive of GST but do not include a booking fee which will be added to the total entry fee during the online “Check Out” process.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category.
| Date / Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Saturday 3rd SEPT. | |
| 8.00am – 9.45am | Check In and Late Entries (subject to availability) |
| 8.00am – 10.00am | Craft Scrutineering and Equipment Safety Check |
| 10.00am | Welcome and Race Briefing – The Old Woman |
| 10.30am |
Race Start – The Old Woman = Ocean, Spec Skis (Single) Race Start – The Old Woman = Double Skis, OC2 and OC1 |
| 10.35am | Race Start – The Old Woman = Prone and SUP Paddle Boards (8km) |
| 10.45am | Race Briefing – The Little Woman |
| 11.00am | Race Start – The Little Woman |
| 1.00pm | Presentations and Awards |
The safety and well being of paddlers is paramount at The Old Woman Ocean Ski Race. Following is an overview of the safety protocols that will be implemented for the event. Further details will be distributed in the Paddlers Race Guide approximately 1 week prior to race day.
Subject to conditions on the day the Race Director may impose cut off times at various points on the course to ensure that paddlers safety is not compromised.
1
Paddlers are required to attend the pre-race briefing held on the beach prior to the race start.
2
For all ski and OC1 paddlers in The Old Woman (18km) event it is mandatory for competitors to wear an approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) and be connected to their craft with a leg leash.
3
For all SUP and Prone paddlers in The Old Woman (8km) event, it is mandatory for competitors to be connected to their craft at all times by leg leash.
4
Paddlers in both events (The Old Woman and The Little Woman) are required to wear Hi-Vis Clothing.
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Ocean Skis
Double Skis
SLSA Spec Skis
SUP
Prone
Category Note:
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No age categories
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From a deep water start alongside the rock wall at the Mooloolah River mouth, a great vantage point for spectators to share the race start excitement, paddlers head north hugging the coastline.
Passing the “Loo with a View” at Mooloolaba, Alex Headland, the Maroochy River bar and Twin Waters on the way to the turn point at Mudjimba, about 9kms in to the race, paddlers head out to sea and around Old Woman Island from the northern side.
From here the course heads straight back to Start / Finish line at the Mooloolaba Spit to complete the race on the beach. September is peak time for the southerly whale migration so paddlers can expect some company along the return journey!
A shortened version of the 18km course from Mooloolaba Spit and return but doing a U turn just off the Maroochy River mouth rather than rounding Old Woman Island.
Not as far, but just as much fun as The Old Woman course, The Little Woman journey of 5kms starts and finishes at the same points and completes 2 loops off Mooloolaba Beach. Kicking off just after The Old Woman race start this is a great opportunity for less experienced, conditioned or energetic paddlers to be part of the action.
New for 2022 The Old Woman Ocean Ski Race will include an SLSA Ski Teams race.
Team placings will be calculated as a total of each of the 3 paddlers placing in their respective gender category. The winning team is the team with the lowest aggregate total. In the event of 2 teams having an equal total the winner is the team with the highest individual finisher.
All paddlers are also eligible for placings in their respective Gender / Open SLSA Ski category as an individual competitor.
Entry Fees per Team
* Entry fees are inclusive of GST but do not include a booking fee which will be added to the total entry fee during the online “Check Out” process.
Minimum age for The Old Woman is 16 as at 14th September 2019 and for The Little Woman 13 years.
Divisions for OC1 male and female paddlers are included.
If you would like to hire a craft or other equipment for the event please contact our office by email – Info@theoldwoman.com.au
The Old Woman Ocean Ski Race has opportunities for event partners to promote and activate their brands through the event. For further details please contact info@theoldwoman.com.au.
