Monday, March 13, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
CITROEN '17 DETAILS
Alright folks, we have the all clear from the land owner to base ourselves back at Citroen put in this year.
Please do not camp there. There are options to camp down stream at Roaring Meg put in or Dogleg take out. There are toilets in both locations.
Please do not remove the gate to Citroen. We will open the gate Saturday morning, but if you are wanting to access the river before the weekend and the gate is closed/locked, please park on the road and walk over the land or just put in at the bridge.
EVENT DETAILS: Saturday March 11th
REGISTRATION: 9am - 945am at Citroen put in. $25 cash only
BRIEFING: 10am
RACING: We'll attempt to start racing by 1130am at the rapid
PRIZE GIVING: Back at the put in once racing is all finished up and we've cleared all the gear from the river bank.
AFTER PARTY: Red Rock Cafe. They've offered us food from $10 and drink specials all night as well as bar tabs.
IMPORTANT:
1. No throwbag = no entry! If the finisher asks to see your throwbag and you do not have one, you will be disqualified!
2. It's usually hot. Bring sunscreen, drink and food. Expect a few hours at the river.
I'm still looking for a couple of helpers, so if you're not racing and want to score the cheap drinks at the party, find me in the morning.
Happy paddling.
Please do not camp there. There are options to camp down stream at Roaring Meg put in or Dogleg take out. There are toilets in both locations.
Please do not remove the gate to Citroen. We will open the gate Saturday morning, but if you are wanting to access the river before the weekend and the gate is closed/locked, please park on the road and walk over the land or just put in at the bridge.
EVENT DETAILS: Saturday March 11th
REGISTRATION: 9am - 945am at Citroen put in. $25 cash only
BRIEFING: 10am
RACING: We'll attempt to start racing by 1130am at the rapid
PRIZE GIVING: Back at the put in once racing is all finished up and we've cleared all the gear from the river bank.
AFTER PARTY: Red Rock Cafe. They've offered us food from $10 and drink specials all night as well as bar tabs.
IMPORTANT:
1. No throwbag = no entry! If the finisher asks to see your throwbag and you do not have one, you will be disqualified!
2. It's usually hot. Bring sunscreen, drink and food. Expect a few hours at the river.
I'm still looking for a couple of helpers, so if you're not racing and want to score the cheap drinks at the party, find me in the morning.
Happy paddling.
Friday, February 17, 2017
CITROEN 2017 - The show must go on!
MARCH 11th 2017, Kawarau River Queenstown
After a couple years away from our traditional entry ramp boater cross format, it's looking like we'll be back it at for 2017.
I'm fairly confident the race will be based out of the Citroen put in this year, after having re-built land owner - kayaker relations last year. However, camping at the put in will still be strictly forbidden! Please respect that it is a privilege being able to utilise the land at the put in, NOT a right.
Further posts to come with details.
What I can tell you for certain is that the AFTER PARTY will be hosted by RED ROCK this year.
STAY TUNED.
After a couple years away from our traditional entry ramp boater cross format, it's looking like we'll be back it at for 2017.
I'm fairly confident the race will be based out of the Citroen put in this year, after having re-built land owner - kayaker relations last year. However, camping at the put in will still be strictly forbidden! Please respect that it is a privilege being able to utilise the land at the put in, NOT a right.
Further posts to come with details.
What I can tell you for certain is that the AFTER PARTY will be hosted by RED ROCK this year.
STAY TUNED.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
2015 Results
Thanks everybody for making the 2015 event such a good one. So stoked on how it all went.
Cheers.
Congrats to our podium finishers.
In womens:
1st Jen Chrimes
2nd Lousie Jull
3rd Courtney Kerin
In mens:
1st Joe Morley
2nd Jo Jury
3rd Jimmy Lohry
Cheers.
Congrats to our podium finishers.
In womens:
1st Jen Chrimes
2nd Lousie Jull
3rd Courtney Kerin
In mens:
1st Joe Morley
2nd Jo Jury
3rd Jimmy Lohry
Thursday, February 19, 2015
2015 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hi everyone, sorry for the complete lack of beta for this years event, it snuck up on me super quick..
Please read this carefully and share with all of your friends. (Especially those without facebook)
1. There is to be NO camping at the Citroen put in. If you want to stay in the gorge prior to the event you can camp at dogleg take out at the bottom of rafters road. Alternatively you can also stay at Roaring Meg put in (the plywood shed is a toilet). Please respect this wish as we are trying to re-build rapport with the farmer after some dubious goings on over the last few years.
2. The race will be based out of the Roaring Meg put in. Registration ($20 cash), briefing, prize giving, you name it, it is happening at the Roaring meg put in. 9am -10am registration, 10am briefing. From Roaring Meg we will organise shuttles up stream.
3. No throwbag = no entry. Bring your safety gear, you are all there to look out for each other. On that note, please ensure you have run the rapid before signing up to race.
4. Bring your own food, water, sunscreen etc. Allow for a good few hours on the water. My shoes are in real bad nick so BYO booties just in case.
5. Spectators. I haven't managed to lock in a boat to enable non-kayaking spectators to get to the river, but stay tuned, I'm working on it.
6. It's is looking dubious that we will manage to get riverside tunes.. Fingers crossed we get a boat bring the sounds, but perhaps byo sounds to keep your party going.
7. The after party is hosted by Xtreme Bar in Queenstown. We have bar tabs to give away throughout the night. They get stoked on playing vids for us, so if you've got something appropriate you want to play, stick it on a USB and we'll try and get it big screen.
Please read this carefully and share with all of your friends. (Especially those without facebook)
1. There is to be NO camping at the Citroen put in. If you want to stay in the gorge prior to the event you can camp at dogleg take out at the bottom of rafters road. Alternatively you can also stay at Roaring Meg put in (the plywood shed is a toilet). Please respect this wish as we are trying to re-build rapport with the farmer after some dubious goings on over the last few years.
2. The race will be based out of the Roaring Meg put in. Registration ($20 cash), briefing, prize giving, you name it, it is happening at the Roaring meg put in. 9am -10am registration, 10am briefing. From Roaring Meg we will organise shuttles up stream.
3. No throwbag = no entry. Bring your safety gear, you are all there to look out for each other. On that note, please ensure you have run the rapid before signing up to race.
4. Bring your own food, water, sunscreen etc. Allow for a good few hours on the water. My shoes are in real bad nick so BYO booties just in case.
5. Spectators. I haven't managed to lock in a boat to enable non-kayaking spectators to get to the river, but stay tuned, I'm working on it.
6. It's is looking dubious that we will manage to get riverside tunes.. Fingers crossed we get a boat bring the sounds, but perhaps byo sounds to keep your party going.
7. The after party is hosted by Xtreme Bar in Queenstown. We have bar tabs to give away throughout the night. They get stoked on playing vids for us, so if you've got something appropriate you want to play, stick it on a USB and we'll try and get it big screen.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
2014 Citroen Championships Results
Another awesome day racing was had on the weekend. Thanks very much to everyone that helped out and to all of the competitors that made it such a great event.
Results below.
Cheers
Dylan
Results below.
Cheers
Dylan
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
CITROEN 2014!
Well I've finally motivated to post some info on the 2014 event...
DATE: Feb 22nd
TIME: 10am-1130am registration, 130pm racing, 7pm/all day party...
COST: $25
LOCATION: Citroen rapid, Kawarau River, Queenstown
Due to my energy being focussed elsewhere this Spring/Summer, I've decided to make the event sponsor free. Hence the price decrease. This means no t-shirts (I will however print stickers again), no pre-registration, just show up at the Citroen put in on Saturday morning with some dosh and good vibes.
The format will continue as it has in the past, with one seeding round, and knock out head to heads to follow.
Heats are of 3 or 4 people with two always qualifying to the next round.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IF YOU ARE NOT A SOLID COMPETENT CLASS 4+ KAYAKER!
Boats will be available to ferry spectators as per previous years, so rally your non-kayaker or less able kayaker friends to come get amongst.
If you (or anyone you know) are able to volunteer your services on the day I am interested to hear from you. email me on thomson_dylan@hotmail.com
SPREAD THE WORD AND I"LL SEE YOU THERE!!
Meanwhile... check out a vid from last year's event.
http://vimeo.com/61673990
DYLAN
DATE: Feb 22nd
TIME: 10am-1130am registration, 130pm racing, 7pm/all day party...
COST: $25
LOCATION: Citroen rapid, Kawarau River, Queenstown
Due to my energy being focussed elsewhere this Spring/Summer, I've decided to make the event sponsor free. Hence the price decrease. This means no t-shirts (I will however print stickers again), no pre-registration, just show up at the Citroen put in on Saturday morning with some dosh and good vibes.
The format will continue as it has in the past, with one seeding round, and knock out head to heads to follow.
Heats are of 3 or 4 people with two always qualifying to the next round.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IF YOU ARE NOT A SOLID COMPETENT CLASS 4+ KAYAKER!
Boats will be available to ferry spectators as per previous years, so rally your non-kayaker or less able kayaker friends to come get amongst.
If you (or anyone you know) are able to volunteer your services on the day I am interested to hear from you. email me on thomson_dylan@hotmail.com
SPREAD THE WORD AND I"LL SEE YOU THERE!!
Meanwhile... check out a vid from last year's event.
http://vimeo.com/61673990
DYLAN
Thursday, February 14, 2013
RACE DAY
Alright folks the day nears.
Registration & Briefing
Thanks to all of you who pre-registered.
Even if you did pre-register, you will need to register on the day.
Registration will open at 10am and run 'till approximately 1130.
Briefing is at 1145am and bib distribution will be shortly thereafter.
We will aim to kick off the racing as soon as we can after that.
Spectators
We will again be running a spectator ferry boat to the rapid for all of those who want to come and check out the action. It will be a $5 donation for a return trip. Ferry will be running most of the day, but be there early to be safe. Our driver likes to watch the racing too.
Prize giving and after party
The prize giving will be at the put in after the racing and the after party will again be at Xtreme bar in Queenstown.
See you all there.
Dylan & Roy
Registration & Briefing
Thanks to all of you who pre-registered.
Even if you did pre-register, you will need to register on the day.
Registration will open at 10am and run 'till approximately 1130.
Briefing is at 1145am and bib distribution will be shortly thereafter.
We will aim to kick off the racing as soon as we can after that.
Spectators
We will again be running a spectator ferry boat to the rapid for all of those who want to come and check out the action. It will be a $5 donation for a return trip. Ferry will be running most of the day, but be there early to be safe. Our driver likes to watch the racing too.
Prize giving and after party
The prize giving will be at the put in after the racing and the after party will again be at Xtreme bar in Queenstown.
See you all there.
Dylan & Roy
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
2013 Pre-registrations open!
Pre-register before February 14 to ensure you score yourself a free Citroen Championship event tee-shirt.
Email thomson_dylan@hotmail.com with your age, sex, and tee size.
Entry fee is $50 and should be paid directly into the following bank account.
COW Wanaka
02-0673-0111047-000
Reference Citroen 2013 and your name.
See you there!
Email thomson_dylan@hotmail.com with your age, sex, and tee size.
Entry fee is $50 and should be paid directly into the following bank account.
COW Wanaka
02-0673-0111047-000
Reference Citroen 2013 and your name.
See you there!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
2013 Sponsors Signing up
The 2013 Citroen championship is shaping up to be another stellar event.
Xtreme Bar is on board again to host the after party. You know what this means.. Bar tabs to be given away throughout the night as well as specials all night long!
Teva will be chucking in some goodies for the third year in a row and Hydroscapes are back on board for their second year.
Stoked to have the support of these companies again. Check out the links.
Expect more soon!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xtreme-Sports-Bar/366849776662955
http://www.teva.com/
http://www.whitewater-safety.com/
Xtreme Bar is on board again to host the after party. You know what this means.. Bar tabs to be given away throughout the night as well as specials all night long!
Teva will be chucking in some goodies for the third year in a row and Hydroscapes are back on board for their second year.
Stoked to have the support of these companies again. Check out the links.
Expect more soon!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xtreme-Sports-Bar/366849776662955
http://www.teva.com/
http://www.whitewater-safety.com/
Thursday, December 20, 2012
2013 Citroen Championship
The 2013 Citroen Championship will be held on Saturday, February 23rd.
As per last year we will be having the event wrap party in Queenstown proper.
Registration info will be popping up mid jan, so keep an eye and ear open to be in the mix.
The ramp is going to be BIGGER AND BETTER in 2013 so stick the date in your calendar and we'll see you there!
As per last year we will be having the event wrap party in Queenstown proper.
Registration info will be popping up mid jan, so keep an eye and ear open to be in the mix.
The ramp is going to be BIGGER AND BETTER in 2013 so stick the date in your calendar and we'll see you there!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Xtreme Bar QT to quench our thirst
Xtreme Bar Queenstown will host the 2012 after party. Bar tabs up for grabs as well as $5 handles and house wines to all competitors!!
Not a bad way to finish a big day on the river.
Check out their facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xtreme-Sports-Bar/366849776662955
Not a bad way to finish a big day on the river.
Check out their facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xtreme-Sports-Bar/366849776662955
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Paddlerzone joins the 2012 Citroen Extreme Race
Paddlerzone is in... are you?
Some lucky athlete will be taking home an IR Lucky Charm spray deck compliments of Paddlerzone in Christchurch.
Check out what else they have on offer at www.paddlerzone.co.nz
Some lucky athlete will be taking home an IR Lucky Charm spray deck compliments of Paddlerzone in Christchurch.
Check out what else they have on offer at www.paddlerzone.co.nz
Monday, February 20, 2012
TEVA signs up as a major sponsor for 2012
Teva is hooking up 4 lucky people with new shoes at this years Citroen Extreme Race!
2x ladies & 2x mens Teva Fuse ION’s
Check out the philosophy behind this shoe:
“We spend an awful lot of time around people that live for adventure. When we asked them for the biggest problem with high-performance shoes, we kept hearing the same one: "I can't wear them to the bar." So, what'd we do? We designed a shoe that they would gladly wear to the bar, then we figured out a way to make it the highest performing water shoe ever built. No big deal.”
Register now to be in the running for a pair of these bad boys as well as your free event singlet!!
2x ladies & 2x mens Teva Fuse ION’s
Check out the philosophy behind this shoe:
“We spend an awful lot of time around people that live for adventure. When we asked them for the biggest problem with high-performance shoes, we kept hearing the same one: "I can't wear them to the bar." So, what'd we do? We designed a shoe that they would gladly wear to the bar, then we figured out a way to make it the highest performing water shoe ever built. No big deal.”
Register now to be in the running for a pair of these bad boys as well as your free event singlet!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
2012 Pre-registration opens
Pre-registrations are now open until March 2nd! Those who choose to pre-register, will receive a 2012 Citroen Extreme Race singlet. Girls and guys cuts.
Cost is $50 and can be done by following the simple instructions below.
If you choose not to pre-register, and enter on the day, it will still cost $50 but there will be no singlet.
How to pre-register...
Pre-registration is preferably by direct credit. If you can't do this for some reason, contact Dylan at the address below.
1. Direct Credit $50 to Amateur Athletes Otago Inc. Bank account number 03-0883-0262791-00
2. Make sure you put your name as a reference!! Also note Citroen on the payment!
3. Email Dylan thomson_dylan@hotmail.com to acknowledge payment and specify singlet size. Tell us who you are and when you paid.
Easy as that...
Any questions, email Dylan.
Cost is $50 and can be done by following the simple instructions below.
If you choose not to pre-register, and enter on the day, it will still cost $50 but there will be no singlet.
How to pre-register...
Pre-registration is preferably by direct credit. If you can't do this for some reason, contact Dylan at the address below.
1. Direct Credit $50 to Amateur Athletes Otago Inc. Bank account number 03-0883-0262791-00
2. Make sure you put your name as a reference!! Also note Citroen on the payment!
3. Email Dylan thomson_dylan@hotmail.com to acknowledge payment and specify singlet size. Tell us who you are and when you paid.
Easy as that...
Any questions, email Dylan.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Hydroscapes are on board for 2012
We are pleased to welcome Hydroscapes as part of the 2012 Citroen Extreme Kayak Championships.
Hydroscapes are the leader in whitewater safety, and have a huge range of safety equipment available from the website www.whitewater-safety.com
www.whitewater-safety.com
Hydroscapes are the leader in whitewater safety, and have a huge range of safety equipment available from the website www.whitewater-safety.com
2012 Citroen Extreme Race
Where: Citroen Rapid, Kawarau River, Queenstown
When: March 10
Registration 9am-10am
Briefing 1030am
Race start 12pm
Cost: $50 includes event singlet if registered before March 2nd otherwise $50 with no singlet after March 2nd
(pre-registration details coming soon)
Contact: Dylan Thomson
thomson_dylan@hotmail.com
When: March 10
Registration 9am-10am
Briefing 1030am
Race start 12pm
Cost: $50 includes event singlet if registered before March 2nd otherwise $50 with no singlet after March 2nd
(pre-registration details coming soon)
Contact: Dylan Thomson
thomson_dylan@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 17, 2011
2011 snapshots
Thanks everyone for an awesome event. See you all next year!
Results:
Open Men 1st-Lucas Polaczyk
2nd-Willz Martin
3rd-Sam & Jamie Sutton
Open Women 1st-Louise Jull
2nd-Martina Wegman
Junior Men 1st-Robert 'Foxy' Hervey
2nd-Finn Butcher
3rd-Nick Pascoe & Geoff Johnson
Plate Champion-Mike Hoffman
Just a few of the many awesome pictures that got taken at this years race....
Jamie Sutton taking an early lead
Sam Sutton and Sam Murray chasing the eventual 2011 champion Lucas Polaczyk
A familiar site at the 2011 race
Calum Brash taking a break from fasion to make his comeback to the kayaking world
Junior boys charging hard
Junior boys on the OCKC kicker ramp
Mens final: Jamie Sutton, Sam Sutton, Willz Martin, Lucas Polaczyk in reverse order to where they finished
Results:
Open Men 1st-Lucas Polaczyk
2nd-Willz Martin
3rd-Sam & Jamie Sutton
Open Women 1st-Louise Jull
2nd-Martina Wegman
Junior Men 1st-Robert 'Foxy' Hervey
2nd-Finn Butcher
3rd-Nick Pascoe & Geoff Johnson
Plate Champion-Mike Hoffman
Just a few of the many awesome pictures that got taken at this years race....
Jamie Sutton taking an early lead
Sam Sutton and Sam Murray chasing the eventual 2011 champion Lucas Polaczyk
A familiar site at the 2011 race
Calum Brash taking a break from fasion to make his comeback to the kayaking world
Junior boys charging hard
Junior boys on the OCKC kicker ramp
Mens final: Jamie Sutton, Sam Sutton, Willz Martin, Lucas Polaczyk in reverse order to where they finished
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tee shirts & pre-registration
As with last year, entry will cost $50.
If you pre-register, this cost will include a 2011 "Citroen Extreme Kayak New Zealand Championships" limited edition tee!
Pre-registration closes on Sunday 6th March.
If you choose not to pre-register, and enter on the day, it will still cost $50 but there will be no tee shirt.
How to pre-register...
Pre-registration will be by direct credit only.
1. Direct Credit $50 to Amateur Athletes Otago. Bank account number 03-0883-0262791-00
2. Make sure you put your name as a reference!! Also note Citroen on the payment!
3. Email Roy Bailey at bailey.builders@xtra.co.nz with your tee shirt size, name, and date paid.
Easy as that...
If you pre-register, this cost will include a 2011 "Citroen Extreme Kayak New Zealand Championships" limited edition tee!
Pre-registration closes on Sunday 6th March.
If you choose not to pre-register, and enter on the day, it will still cost $50 but there will be no tee shirt.
How to pre-register...
Pre-registration will be by direct credit only.
1. Direct Credit $50 to Amateur Athletes Otago. Bank account number 03-0883-0262791-00
2. Make sure you put your name as a reference!! Also note Citroen on the payment!
3. Email Roy Bailey at bailey.builders@xtra.co.nz with your tee shirt size, name, and date paid.
Easy as that...
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