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.
Friday, February 17, 2017
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!
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