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The BRC50 is the annual down river kayak/canoe race between Mareeba and Kuranda held early May. The BRC12 is the junior race held over the first 12km leg of the course. The photos show the put in and get out. A number of river shots provide a snapshot of the main skillset of paddling skills required to either race or socially paddle this section. Whilst the junior record sits at 63 minutes, a socially acceptable time for a first descent with break at emerald creek junction would be 3 hours. Allow 30 minutes extra for a car shuttle. An ideal medium skill canoe paddle for visitors wanting a half day trip.
The BRC50 is the annual down river kayak/canoe race between Mareeba and Kuranda held early May. The BRC12 is the junior race held over the first 12km leg of the course. The photos show the put in and get out. A number of river shots provide a snapshot of the main skillset of paddling skills required to either race or socially paddle this section. Whilst the junior record sits at 63 minutes, a socially acceptable time for a first descent with break at emerald creek junction would be 3 hours. Allow 30 minutes extra for a car shuttle. An ideal medium skill canoe paddle for visitors wanting a half day trip.
Tips:
River height is very important on this upper river section. Use this simple guide as a reference. Mareeba BOM river heights (1.65m) safe paddle with a few sand bars appearing. River channel defined with no alternate shutes operational. (1.88m) good lower race height. Left channel in lower third of stage provides some route choice. Helmets likely to be used on some branches. (>1.95m) serious river skills required to negotiate path around snags- tree branches and tangles. (>2.10) fast flow breaking across banks allows paddlers to avoid many S bends.. Helmets, PFD's and footware should be worn on all river trips of this nature.'
River height is very important on this upper river section. Use this simple guide as a reference. Mareeba BOM river heights (1.65m) safe paddle with a few sand bars appearing. River channel defined with no alternate shutes operational. (1.88m) good lower race height. Left channel in lower third of stage provides some route choice. Helmets likely to be used on some branches. (>1.95m) serious river skills required to negotiate path around snags- tree branches and tangles. (>2.10) fast flow breaking across banks allows paddlers to avoid many S bends.. Helmets, PFD's and footware should be worn on all river trips of this nature.'
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Barron river, canoe trip, outdoor north Queensland, canoe race
Barron river, canoe trip, outdoor north Queensland, canoe race
Comments (4)
BRC 12/50 next race is scheduled for May 10&11 in 2013
The day after the annular solar eclipse.
by TerryMcClelland on Oct 28, 2012
The day after the annular solar eclipse.
The BRC 12 has split into a Junior and an Open race. The feedback indicated that the 12km course will be a supported by- Juniors,
- Elite sprint paddlers keen to do a one hour race
- local intermediate paddlers
- BRC50 paddlers keen to check out the river height under race conditions.
BRC12/50 2013 is set for the 2nd weekend in May.
by TerryMcClelland on Jun 07, 2012
- Elite sprint paddlers keen to do a one hour race
- local intermediate paddlers
- BRC50 paddlers keen to check out the river height under race conditions.
BRC12/50 2013 is set for the 2nd weekend in May.
Check out the middle section of the BRC50 at Barron River Challenge 50 Bib to Oak- paddled at 1.95m Mareeba.
by TerryMcClelland on Apr 21, 2012
2012 BRC 12 is scheduled for May 12th
BRC 50 will start on Sunday May 13th.
by TerryMcClelland on Dec 22, 2011
BRC 50 will start on Sunday May 13th.
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