Calendar

• Distance - Approx 15kms
• Start time - 2pm
• Registration - 12.00pm-1.15pm
• Craft - Spec SLSA Ski & Ocean Racing Ski

Results - click on Wharf Bar King of the Harbour results to view

click on KOH race report  to view Jamie Stewart's race report.

event details

Unload & Park - please unload and park close to Manly Wharf Hotel

Course - Fishermans Beach to Manly Wharf 

Presentation: At the Wharf Bar

The Manly Wharf Hotel King of the Harbour is an iconic race set in the epicentre of Sydney's ocean paddling community.  Over the years, the stretch of water between Manly Beach and Sydney Harbour has been the training ground of some of the finest ski paddlers in the world; the same paddlers who have battled it out every year to see who will be crowned the King of the Harbour.  The 18km race is a challenge, but the variety of conditions along the course ensure that every paddler has a chance to show their strengths.  Starting in the harbour at the Manly Wharf Hotel, the course heads out around North Head and up towards Manly Beach.  More often than not, the route along the cliffs promise not only an breathtaking view, but also great swell conditions for all paddlers.  As an out-and-back course, this race is always a challenge as you know you'll be paddling into the wind in at least one direction.  That said, you also know that at the end of the race there will plenty of room at the Manly Wharf Hotel to recover (and tell war stories) with a refreshing glass of the sponsor's product.

It is recommended that only intermediate and experienced paddlers take part in this race, but if you're a beginner, what better way is there to test the skills gained in the firs few races of the Ocean Series, than to front up at Manly and challenge yourself.