Pahangoceanfest - Canoe Ocean Racing

International Canoe Ocean Racing

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Registrations are now open for highly anticipated Pahang Ocean Festival 2024. Come and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the beach as Pahang Ocean Festival 2024 will be held for the first time at the famous and attractive Cherating beach in Pahang. This prestigious event will put your skills and stamina to the ultimate test as you navigate the challenging waves at Cherating Beach, Pahang. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your prowess on the water and join athletes from around the world in a thrilling display of athleticism.

Categories

1) International Open SS1 men

2) International Open SS1 women

Course

Maps Course

Competition Itinerary

Day 1: August 24, 2024: 20 km

1. Starting from Kg Sg Ular, covering a distance of 12km via land route. Participants will be transported at 07:30 in the morning from the main event site on August 24, 2024, by bus to the starting point of the first day's event.

2. Rowers will depart from the Kg Sg Ular beach towards Snake Island, facing Kg Sg Ular. Then, the rowers will follow along the coastline to the mouth of the Cherating river.

3. Entering the Cherating river, passing through the mangrove swamp for a distance of 6 km, and then turning back towards the mouth of the Cherating river.

4. From the mouth of the Cherating river, rowers will sprint to the finish line at Cherating beach, a distance of 20 km.

Maps Course

Competition Itinerary

Day 2: August 25, 2024: 15 km

1. On the second day of the competition, the race will start at 09:00 in the morning. All rowers will begin the race from Cherating beach towards Chendor beach along the border between the states of Pahang and Terengganu.

2. Rowers will make a loop in the Chendor beach area and then return to Cherating beach.

3. The finish line is at Cherating beach, covering a distance of 15 km.

Participations Fee

Please find below a summary of the participation fee for Canoe Ocean Racing.

The Participation fee includes:

· Entry into the race

· Official race T-shirt

· Boat and competitor stickers

· Security Service at the venue

· Secure storage at your craft

· Free shuttle service between the athlete hub and the start on race days.

Package provided (optional)

Please find below a summary of the package provided for an athlete.

The packages fee includes:

· Accomodation (6 days 5 nights) from 21st August until 26th August

· Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

· Free shuttle from KLIA-Kuantan and Kuantan-KLIA

· Free shuttle from Johor Bahru-Kuantan and Kuantan-Johor Bahru

Schedule

Please find below the draft schedule for the Canoe Ocean Racing.

Please note: The organisers reserve the right to adjust the schedule as necessary. Competitors are encouraged to be available for the full race window where possible

Event Organizer

Technical Advisor : International Technical Official ICF Canoe Ocean Racing

: Chairman Dragon Boat Disciplines Asian Canoe Confedartion

Event Director : Mr Akbar Shah Jalal

Deputy President Malaysia Canoe Association

Chief Operating Officer : Mr Mohamad Irfan Mohd Zamri

Head Of Venue & Course : Mr Hafizzudin Nordin

Medical Team : Chearting Medical Clinic, Kuantan

Correspondence Address : Pahang Ocean Festival 2024

@ Tourism Pahang. No 33&33A.

Jalan Putra Square 4, Putra Square,

25300 Kuantan

Phone & Whatsapp No : +60102502116

Email : pahangoceanfest2024@gmail.com

Website : https://www.pahangoceanfest.com/home

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