QOW info1 - 1. Outrigger Canoe Club

Quiksilver Open Water
Outriggerrace
28-29 June 2008 at
Hoek van Holland,
The Netherlands
Invitation and Information Bulletin 1, Mai 12th, 2008
Aloha to all Outriggerpaddlers,
On June 28th and 29th, the first Quiksilver Outrigger Open Water in Holland will
be organised. This event is to promote OC6 racing and will take place alongside
the “King of the Groms” surfcontest at Hoek van Holland.
In this surfcontest, young guys from all over northern Europe, can show there
skills in order to qualify for the World finals in Hossegor, France. This great event
will give us, Outriggerfanatics, the perfect stage to show our joy in Open Ocean
Outriggerracing and to introduce our sport to the public and media.
Our main goal is to organize an OC6 racing event with a short distance
competition on Saturday afternoon and long distance racing on Sunday morning.
But of course, OC1 paddlers are more than welcome to join us for this weekend.
On Saturday evening we will ask your assistance. The owners and personnel of
Quiksilver clothing- and equipmentshops will be invited for a short distance
Outriggerrace. This is called the “Shop Battle”. We ask for your co-operation and
expertise to train these people and guide them during the race. Weather
permitting, 2 experienced (one steering and one at no. 3 seat guarding the ama)
and 4 inexperienced competitors are on a team. We expect 5 of 6 teams.
Location
On the beach of Hoek van Holland, near Rotterdam, city of sports.
Detailed info in the next bulletin.

Program
(still open for
suggestions)
Friday and Saturday morning: Team arrival.
Saturday 28 th :
All day: Demo and test OC1
13.00 hrs: Team Meeting
14.00 hrs: Start first heats short distance OC6 (2km) racing.
17.00 hrs: Finals Short distance race
18.00 hrs: Dinner
19.30 hrs: Shop Battle “Training”
20.30 hrs: Shop Battle “The race”
Sunday 29 th :
All day: Demo and test OC1
7.30 hrs: Breakfast
9.30 hrs: Race meeting
10.15 hrs: Start Long Distance, OC6 Iron race over +/- 2 hrs
and 15 minutes. Weather and sea conditions determine the
exact race distance. Probably, we’ll set up a course of 4km
which has to be paddled 4, 5 or more times.
12.30 hrs: Finish Long Distance race.
14.00 hrs: Optional we might organize a OC1 relay race. 3
persons per team, X 2km racing distance.
Accommodation A big tent will be set up for accomodation at camping Hoek van
Holland. This camping is located within 5 minutes walking of
the beach. You have to bring your own camping bed and
sleeping bag.
There will be few places available too for setting up your own
tent. More info in the next bulletin and on the website.
http://www.campinghoekvanholland.nl
On the events website www.quiksilver.nl there are also tips for
Bed and Breakfast or Hotels.
Catering
Material
Registration
Entry fee
Prices
Dinner (BBQ) and coupons for drinks on Saturday evening will
be provided.
I still have to see if breakfast on Sunday
morning can be provided. More on this in the next bulletin.
In the Netherlands there’s only one OC6 and 2 OC1’s in racing
condition available. Therefore I need you to bring your canoes
and paddles to Hoek van Holland. Don’t forget your life vests
and spray cover!
If you’re able to bring more than one boat and you are willing
to lend it to other teams, that would be great. Then other
Dutch teams can join in on the short distance race.
For the shop battle we need you to lend us your paddle too. If
you have extras, please bring!
Please contact Rolph Overvliet
Information and registration by mail: rovervli@outrigger.nl
Information by phone: +31 6 55345605
Online information: www.quiksilver.nl (only in Dutch)
Racing, Camping accommodation and Saturdays dinner are
free of charge.
Quiksilver will pleasantly surprise the winners!