2024 Wildwater Race 6 – Sprints
August 16 All day
A weekend of epic paddling!
The Sprints kick off a series of races that comprise the final event of the 2024 LiveLighter WildWater Season. Commencing on Friday 16 August and finishing on Sunday 18 August, it will be a weekend of epic paddling!
Event Schedule
Join us for one or all of the weekend races at Blackwood River Park.
- 16 August: Sprints
- 17 August: Teams
- 18 August: Geegelup Cup
Course
Starting upstream at the town bridge and finishing 8kms downstream, the course winds through rapids, fast moving currents and ti tree obstacles. The sprint course will be announced at registration and will be 200-600m in length as per ICF regulations.
Eligibility
Given the wildwater conditions and challenging nature of this course, this race is only open to experienced white-water paddlers.
Safety
Helmets & PFD’s with whistles attached are compulsory. Additional Buoyancy recommended. Visit WildWater WA for recommended boat safety fittings and requirements.
