12th 
BIG YEAR

BATTLE OF THE BOATS 2010
updated  22 February 2010

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The Battle of the Boats commenced in 1999 as a carnival for boaties and with their needs in mind.
That first year 63 crews competed. In 2000 it won the Country Event of the Year. In 2002 113 crews competed and 130 crews in 2003.
Last year a record 180 crews competed.  2010 is shaping up to be even bigger and better.
The carnival has deservedly gained a reputation as a well run event in a beautiful part of the world.
It provides crews with  top level competition leading into State and Aussie titles.

Please remember our beautiful beach is in a National Park - no dogs, no camping, no fires.

FANTASTIC COMPETITION  -  FANTASTIC LOCATION

Guaranteed 3 races each day and be off the beach by 3.00pm (even earlier on Sunday)
 

Photos by Carnival Photographer Brett Shearer
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2009 Results & Wrap Up
The sun shone, the crews groaned, the spectators gasped, the officials argued, the workers toiled and the kids guzzled drinks as the chicken burgers flew off the Barbie! What a weekend!

180 surfboat crews descended on Elizabeth Beach for the 10th Annual Battle of the Boat Carnival at Pacific Palms last February. Taught bodies (mostly) strained as they competed for the generous prizemoney.

There was concern in the lead up that the low pressure system near Lord Howe Is would wreak havoc at the carnival. ‘How many sweep oars will I break?’  ‘Should we bring our old boat?’
......No worries..... Lizzy was like paradise - crystal clear water, sunny skies, perfect temperatures both in and out of the water.

Saturday morning saw plenty of swell producing 1 – 1.5 metre waves. St. Johns Ambulance were kept busy tending the bruised and battered. As the weekend progressed surf conditions abated and racing was tight with crews going hard as they prepare for State and Australian Championships. Warm and sunny weather brought many spectators.

The Results:

CATEGORY
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
OPEN MEN Palm Beach Pirates Mona Vale Munroe Palm Beach Parrots Manly Swordfish Dee Why Black Ducks Bilgola Gold
OPEN LADIES Bilgola Gold S Curl Curl Gold N Bondi Singles Bilgola Blue Nobbys Pashas Bondi
MASTERS S Curl Curl Gold Bondi Liars Terrigal Blue North Steyne A Queenscliff Red S Maroubra Slappers
U/19's S Curly Hot 4 Dogs Avoca N Cronulla Gold Nobbys Diggers Queensy Mini Muffins Queensy Muffin Men
U/23 LADIES Palm Beach Poison Bilgola Gold Collaroy Giggles Palmy Power Rangers Cooks Hill BB's Manly Blue
U/23 MEN Mona Vale Ocean Beach Rusties Swansea Trough Lollies Bilgola Gold N Bondi Spartans Merewether Sunshine
RESERVES Bilgola Gold Queenscliff Rexonas Freshwater Wombats Nobbys Jerks Coogee Miface S Maroubra Clippers

Many thanks to all last years carnival supporters, Saxbys Soft Drinks, Pacific Palms Resort,  JR Richards Waste Services, Blueys Retreat and Verdich Oysters.

Many thanks also to our officials, many of whom travelled from far afield to attend, and our wonderful water safety people.

A huge thanks to all involved in organizing, setting up, running & pulling down this carnival. It has become a real favourite on the boat rowing calendar


ENTRY INFO


PAYMENT  INFO
  • cheque made out to PPSLSC  (posted with entry - see above)
  • Electronic funds transfer to :  Pacific Palms SLSC  Bank Account No: 00910047 - BSB 062 540  (Please use your club and BOB as a reference - eg Pacific Palms BOB or Dee Why BOB)
  • cash - must be paid by 8pm Friday 19 Feb 10.

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    LADIES MASTERS

    A Ladies Masters Category will be run this year is a minimum of 5 crews enter
    Spread the word and get your entries in if you want to make this happen.
     
     

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