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Last weekend, the The Lion Island Challenge was held once again up at Palm Beach and what an awesome event it was!
220 competitors, awesome conditions, fantastic hospitality from the Avalon Beach SLSC and sensational race organisation-
What more could you want!..oh yeah, awesome prizes too....
Vaikobi's Tim Jacobs dominated again for like the 5th year in a row or something, with Jeremy Cotter 2nd and Nathan Baggaley 3rd.
Luke Gosling and his Italian twin brother Alessandro Aldonecci cleaned up in the doubles whilst Hannah Minogue took out the Womens.
The OC's set a cracking pace with Graham Groeneveld continuing his strong season with a tight win over Paul Watkins.
It was awesome to have a strong SUP contingent racing with Sam Parker taking out the 8km SUP's Mens and Terrene Black the SUP Womens. Good times indeed.
Photo credits: Michael Mannington
As part of Vaikobi's Sponsorship of the 2013 Ocean Series, Vaikobi has supplied the SLS approved Hi Vis Competitor vests for this years rounds to ensure race management can keep track of competitors in all conditions.
Vaikobi has worked hard with Athletes to provide a lightweight and breathable solution for what is a critical safety element for Ocean Racing. The Competitors vest allows for ease of movement and fits snuggly over the PFD, without restricting the movement and temperature regulation for the Athlete.
Feedback after round 1 was extremely positive with many competitors singing the praise of the vest, claiming that it is the most comfortable event vest supplied in the history of the Ocean Series.
Event Director- Peter Hatfield commented that "It was fantastic to be able to keep track of all competitors in the lumpy conditions we enjoyed today. The quality of the Vaikobi gear is second to none and we are stoked to have them come on board this year to supply this critical safety item".
Round 1 of the 2013 Vaikobi/ Heartsmart.me Ocean Series was held at Dee Why Surf Club on Saturday September 14th in fantastic conditions which challenged all competitors over a 12km course in between Dee Why and Shelly Beaches.
A strong Nor Easterly had been blowing all night, which left a confused seaway for competitors to navigate around. There were still plenty of great runners to be scored for those who went hunting for them!
A strong turn out of 130 competitors faced the start line which was set offshore past the shore break, and immediately a strong pace was set by the front runners, including Tim Jacobs, Nathan Baggaley, Jim Walker, Cade Barnes and Luke O' Garey.
The lead group ripped around the course in a little under 50 minutes, with Vaikobi's very own Tim Jacobs emerging as overall winner in the Mens, closely followed by Nathan Baggaley, Jim Walker, Cade Barnes
Trudi Barnes came home as the fastest woman on the course, whilst Newport SLSC Super star of the future, Max Brooks took out the Spec ski division.
16 SUP's faced the startline for the SUP race which ran from Dee Why Beach and down to Curl Curl and return. The race was taken out by Peter Myer who kept a fast finishing Steve Morrison at bay, followed by Lee Johnson in 3rd. With more of a downwind course scheduled for future rounds of the Ocean Series, we expect to see more starters lining up in the SUP divisions.
In the OC1's, Graeme Groeneveld dominated to take out the race from Patrick Moore and Paul Boler.
All competitors wore Vaikobi's SLS approved Hi Vis Competitor vests, which helped race management keep track of competitors in the challenging conditions.
Round 2 of the Ocean Series is the King of the Reef, which will be held on September 28th. See you all there!
Used by the best Paddlers in the world, it doesn't matter if you paddle a SUP, surfski, Paddleboard, Kayak or outrigger canoe, Vaikobi has the right paddling clothing for you for all weather conditions. Vaikobi- Unleash the athlete in you.
With the summer racing season in Australia just around the corner, Vaikobi is proud to announce a fantastic new sponsorship of the 2013 Ocean Series, hosted by Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches.
Run over six races, the 2013 Ocean Series starts with the Rocks to Reef Race on September 14 and culminates with the iconic 20 Beaches Ocean Classic on December 14.
It is expected that the event this year will attract a record number of competitors and the Stand Up Paddleboard division is going from strength to strength.
As part of the sponsorship, Vaikobi will be supplying all competitors with SLS approved high visibility competitor vests to ensure that the safety team can keep track of all competitors on the water.
Pat Langley, from Vaikobi, said: "The Ocean Series is an iconic group of races here in Sydney and we are very proud to be part of the series over the next two years. Since Vaikobi launched earlier this year, we have been thrilled with the positive reaction to the performance of our products and we are looking forward to seeing a record field of Ocean Paddlers competing on Ski's, SUPs and OC's racing in Vaikobi this summer."
Steve McInnes, Chief Executive Officer of Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches, is delighted with Vaikobi's sponsorship of the 2013 and 2014 Ocean Series.
He said: “This is the first time Vaikobi has been involved and it is fantastic to have them on board. Pat [Langley] has paddled in the Series before so he knows just what a wonderful event it is and just how popular it has become. It is also terrific that we can display the Vaikobi name on the Oceanseries vests that they will produce for us as part of the sponsorship agreement.’’
The 2013 Ocean Series will host divisions for Ocean Ski's, Spec SLSA Skis, SUP's and OC1's and the courses vary from event to event with a mixture of circuit and downwind courses.
The 2013 Ocean Series dates are::
Rd 1: Rocks to Reef - Dee Why, Saturday 14th September
Rd 2: King of the Reef - Long Reef, Saturday 28th September
Rd 3: Bondi to Rose Bay - Bondi, Saturday 19th October
Rd 4: Narrabeen Downwind - Narrabeen Beach, Saturday 2nd November Rd 5: Queenscliff Challenge - TBC, Saturday 30th November
Rd 6: The 20 Beach Ocean Classic - Saturday 14th December
To discover the Vaikobi performance difference, visit www.vaikobi.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/vaikobi or email info@vaikobi.com
For more information on the 2013 Ocean Series, visit www.oceanseries.com.au
Vaikobi's Aussie Team came home with plenty of medals after the ICF Ocean Racing Worlds in Portugal.
In the Overall Men's Title, Vaikobi's Tim Jacobs paddled what he termed as the "hardest and most honest" race to finish 2nd behind South Africa's Sean Rice, who emerged as the inaugural World Champion. Aussie Cory Hill finished behind TJ to claim remaining place on the podium. Well done guys and I am sure this has fuelled TJ to go one better next year.
Other Medals were earned for the Australian Team by Julie Jenkinson (Women Gold Masters 45-49) Michael Booth (U/23 Bronze), Jim Walker (Silver Master 40-44), TK (Silver Masters 60-64)
The Doubles were held on Day 2 and due to lack of boats, the event was split up to accommodate all.
In the Mens Doubles, Tom Norton and Michael Booth teamed up to claim silver.
In the Mixed Doubles exhibition race, Tim Jacobs teamed up with SouthAfrica's new Womens World Champ, Michelle Eray. In the final sprint to the finished with TJ and Eray overtaking, Jasper & Nikki Mocke impeded their run to the finish and were subsequently disqualified after hitting the beach ahead of the TJ / Eray combo. Congratulations to Tim and Michelle.
Overall it was a fantastic effort by the Australian Team in an overall field of 380 competitors. Congratulations to all who represented their country at this first World Championship.
Photo's courtesy of Portugal ICF Ocean Racing Worlds and globalsurfski.com
Australian Team Overall Results Below:
Tim Jacobs, 2nd
Sam Norton 3rd
Michael Booth 11th (3rd U/23)
Greg Tobin 17th
Mark Anderson 20th
Jim Walker 29th (2nd Masters 40-44)
Mackenzie Hynard 34th (6th U/23)
Sam Djodan 43rd
David Tudor Jones 44th (4th Masters 40-44)
Tommy Woodriff 47th
Luke OGarey 72th
Peter Hinds 75th
Nick Wagner 84th
Rob Jenkinson 99th
Richard Eadie 110th
Michael Rawson 116th
Joey Joseph 134th
Craig Graham 152nd
Tony King 170th
Hannah Minogue 180th (9th Womens)
Julie Jenkinson 221 (1st Womens Master 45-49)
Bridgett Little 237
Jamie Brinkworth 244th
Neil Carlyle 248
Tim Hookins 268th
Sean Mackenzie 274th
With the ICF Ocean Racing World Championship only a week away, the Australian team members are finishing their preparations here in Australia before they begin their journey to Vila do Conde, Portugal.
The Australian team is led by Vaikobi’s Tim Jacobs who is feeling fresh after preparing himself over the Sydney winter with fellow Aussie team mate Mark “Ando” Anderson. A solid offshore session in a strong Sydney westerly yesterday, wrapped up the Sydney based training program for both of these paddlers.
In the Open Mens, Australia is fielding a strong team also comprising of Cory Hill, Sam Norton and Greg Tobin, who will join Jacobs and Anderson in what is shaping up to be a classic battle of the worlds best ocean paddlers.
The Aussie team will showdown with the South African contingent who are well represented in this World Championship with a very strong team led by Dawid Mocke who will be looking to repeat his victory achieved last week in the Mauritius Ocean Classic. His brother Jasper, the Chalupsky brothers- Oscar & Herman and Hank Mcgregor will also be in the hunt.
There is also a strong European flavour in the field with any of the paddlers from Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, France and the UK, set to feature in the overall standings.
The Full Australian Team is as follows:
Mens: Junior Male: Joey Hall, Craig Graham U/23 Male: Hynard Mackenzie, Michael Booth, Nick Wagner, Tom Norton, Sam Djodan, Michael Rawson Open Male: Sam Norton, Greg Tobin, Tim Jacobs, Mark Anderson, Cory Hill Masters Male: Luke O’ Garey, Rob Jenkinson, Tony King, Jim Walker, Tim Hookings, Neil Carlyle, Tommy Woodriff, David Tudor-Jones
Womens: Junior Female: Jamie Brinkworth, U/23 Female: Bridget Little, Open Female: Hannah Minogue, Masters Female: Julie Jenkinson
The Australian Team is proudly supported by Vaikobi and will be competing in Vaikobi’s V Heat range of technical on water clothing to give them the edge they need in Portugal. For more information on the Vaikobi Range, please visit: www.vaikobi.com and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Vaikobi
You can follow all the action live in Portugal by subscribing to the following Youtube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/user/WHITEHOTMEDIATV
Used by the best Paddlers in the world, it doesn't matter if you paddle a SUP, surfski, Paddleboard, Kayak or outrigger canoe, Vaikobi has the right paddling clothing for you for all weather conditions. Vaikobi- Unleash the athlete in you.
With the ICF Ocean Racing World Championship only a week away, competitors are finalising their training programs and preparing to travel to Portugal for what is shaping up to be a classic battle of the best paddlers from around the world.
The South African's are well represented in this World Championship with a very strong team led by Dawid Mocke who will be looking to repeat his victory achieved last week in the Mauritius Ocean Classic. His brother Jasper and the Chalupsky brothers will also be in the hunt.
Dawid will reignite his strong rivalry with Vaikobi's very own Tim Jacobs, who has been quietly preparing himself for this event over the Sydney Winter and will lead the charge for the aussies along with Mark Anderson, Cory Hill, Sam Norton and Greg Tobin. Tim is feeling fresh and is keen to get into his Nelo Ski when he arrives in Portugal on Sunday.
The Australian Team is proudly supported by Vaikobi and will be competing in Vaikobi's V Heat range of technical on water clothing to give them the edge they need in Portugal.
The Aussie team will be competing against a host of legend paddlers from South Africa, Europe, North America and Asia across, Opens, Womens, Juniors, U/23's, & Masters in what is sure to be a showdown in Porto, Portugal.
You can follow all the action live on the youtube channel by subscribing to the following link:https://www.youtube.com/user/WHITEHOTMEDIATV