Welcome to the Prologue Spring Race Series
The series consists of three kayak races from Woodstock on the Waimakariri River in Canterbury.
The section of river used for this series is the final section of the famous Coast to Coast kayak leg. The races start at Woodstock Downs and finish at the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge. The section is approximately 14km.
Topsport Kayaking started this race series in November 2015. We had just one race that year with about 30 keen paddlers. This year in 2024 we will see the 10th edition of these great races. We have grown the event steadily and now have close to 200 paddlers each race.
Our vision for these races was to provide those new to the sport that much need experience before stepping up to the Waimakariri Classic River Race and the Coast to Coast. The novice class is well supported by our team offering those that need additional support the opportunity to paddle in a supportive environment.
For all our seasoned paddlers, many who have been with us from the start we look forward to seeing you in September as we kick off the racing season.
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Entry Details.
You can enter these races either individually or as a series. Individual race entries close the Sunday night before each race at 8pm.
Series entries close on Sunday the 1st of September 2024 at 8pm. Single races close 7 days prior to the race at 8pm on Sunday night. One the day entries are accepted for an additional $20 admin fee.
Location:
Start Location: Woodstock Downs
Finish: Waimakariri Gorge Bridge
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Race One.
Date: Sunday 8th September 2024
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Race Two.
Date: Sunday 6th October 2024
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Race Three.
Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024