Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach 2019

The Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach is one of Australia’s largest open water paddling events and is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the world. Proudly sponsored by Manly Wharf. Participants marshal at Blues Point Reserve for a spectacular sunrise over Sydney Harbour before lining up directly underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge where the start line is situated. They then paddle past the Sydney Opera House and hug the northern shores of Sydney Harbour taking in sights such as Taronga Zoo, Bradley’sHead, Clifton Gardens, North Harbour Reserve and both South and North Head on their way to the beautiful Manly Wharf where the finish is.

Early Bird (Before 4/2/19) Single Craft - $65.00

Early Bird (Before 4/2/19) Double Craft - $90.00

Standard Entry (5/2/19-24/2/19) Single Craft - $85.00

Standard Entry (5/2/19-24/2/19) Double Craft - $120.00

Late Entry (On The Day) Single Craft - $120.00

Late Entry (On The Day) Double Craft - $180.00

The 11km ocean paddle from Milson Park, Kirribilli to Manly Wharf is open to the following categories:

Please note there must be at least 5 competitors to create a category. If there is less than 5 competitors only first place will be awarded.

• Ocean Ski – includes age categories of Open, Under 19, Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 Male, Over 70 Male
• SLSA Spec ski
• OC1
• Sea Kayak
• Plastic Kayak
• Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
• Prone Paddleboard
• Double Craft – All male, all female and mixed

SCHEDULE

6.00-7.00am - Registration opens at Milson Park, Kirribilli (McDougall St) – Note the new start location. Google Map.

All competitors must sign off their name and collect their timing chip at registration prior to the start of race. If you have done this on Saturday you do not need to line up on Sunday.

7.00am - Event Briefing at Milson Park (compulsory)

7.15am onwards - Competitors access the water in start wave order as listed below following the direction of officials. 

From approx  7.30am - 

• • Wave 1: SUPs and Prone Paddleboards all genders
  • Wave 2: Women Ski and all genders Oc1, Plastic craft, Sea Kayaks
  • Wave 3: Men Single Skis
  • Wave 4: Double Craft

8.45am - Expected first finishers at the western side of Manly Wharf

Following event approx 10.30am - Presentations for all categories at the Bavarian Bier Cafe