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Lifestart Kayak for Kids is Sydney’s own one-of-a-kind paddling event that attracts competitors and spectators from all over the state to benefit children with a disability or developmental delay. The event is open to all people, of all ages and all paddling abilities.
This spectacular event takes place on the last Sunday in March each year against the inspiring backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Competitors face the challenge of paddling in a variety of paddle craft in an exciting 17.5km race from Blues Point to Clontarf.
Serious kayakers are welcome to participate in this exhilarating time trial as it hugs the northern shores in solo or double craft. And, for the novice kayaker, the course runs in four stages of approximately 4.5km for competitors to form relay teams of 3 to 12 people. Corporate teams can join the friendly rivalry amongst competitors in the quest to win the Corporate Challenge Cup. After the paddle, join the annual Lifestart family picnic with lots of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family.
Kayak for Kids is Lifestart’s major annual fundraising event and paddlers are asked to raise as much as they can in support of Lifestart. Kayak for Kids is the perfect vehicle for family, friends and workmates to admire the beauty of Sydney Harbour. It is a team building event with a difference while supporting children with disability in our community.
For more information on Lifestart visit www.lifestart.org.au
Never paddled? Don’t own a kayak?
Not a problem … we’ve got you covered. The relay teams option includes hire of a three-seater kayak, paddles and life vests. And best of all - you paddle the kayak with 2 other mates and only one stage of approximately 4.5km.
Lifestart Kayak for Kids is is the perfect event for family, friends or work colleagues to enjoy together. Alan and Therese Yeung paddled in the inaugural event in March 2008 and again in 2009 in two teams that included young Mia (8 years old) and Macy (5 years old). They have been back every year and look forward to seeing what combination they will have for their teams for 2012.
“Kayak for Kids is a unique paddling challenge on beautiful Sydney Harbour for everyone from beginner to serious kayaker. It is also a great opportunity for kayakers to raise money for kids with disability whilst paddling past the city's icons including Luna Park, the Opera House and Fort Denison before heading into middle harbour and on to leafy Clontarf for the Lifestart family picnic. So get your family, friends and workmates together and come out for a fantastic day on the water."
Guy Leech, former World Ironman Champion and Kayak for Kids ambassador.
Guy Leech
Surf Ironman and paddling legend Guy Leech came on board to support the Lifestart Kayak for Kids event in 2011. He brings his support again in 2012 and we are excited to continue to have Guy as the Event Ambassador.
1983 Australian Marathon Swimming Champion
1984 Coolangatta Gold Ironman (43km) - 1st
1985 Coolangatta Gold Ironman (43km) - 1st
1986 Inaugural Winner of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman
1988 World Ironman Champion - Vancouver Canada
1989 Inaugural Uncle Toby's Ironman Champion
1989 Coolangatta Gold Ironman - 1st
1991 World Ocean Surf Ski Champion - Molakai Hawaii
1994 Avon Descent Paddling Champion WA (130km)
Seven Time Winner of the Uncle Toby's Series
Represented Australia in Surf Lifesaving, Marathon Swimming & Stillwater Swimming
For more information on Guy Leech <click here>
The 2011 Kayak for Kids was once again a fantastic event to have our company Servcorp involved in. This was the second year that we have competed and it has definitely become an annual event for our company. Everybody had a great time out on the water and thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was also great to see such generosity and dedication to the Lifestart cause from the participants, organisers, and supporters. The team at Lifestart ran a fantastic event which I predict will only get bigger each year. Can’t wait for next year to regain our title!
Julia McClean
Servcorp
Lifestart Kayak for Kids is an exceptional and worthy fundraising paddle-a-thon which everyone should join and be there in 2012! Paddlers from all walks of life arose to dramatic skies over Sydney Harbour. As paddlers hugged the coastline, the sun shone in full volume and people cheered as rubber duckies leant into the paddle and carved through to Middle Harbour. The weather cleared to beautiful sunshine, as the sleek racers glided past. Leading the charge was Guy Leech with a few hot on his tail. The kilometres ticked off with each checkpoint providing a refreshed determination that every stroke counted towards an excellent goal and contributed towards children being provided an excellent start in life. So what are you waiting for? Get involved and contribute to a very worthy children's cause.
Konrad Lippmann
THRILL.com.au
Help spread the word about this spectacular and fun event. Download the save the date e-flyer and pass it on to your contacts.
You can purchase the special edition Lifestart Kayak for Kids Rash Vest and the Lifestart Cap when you enter online.
Lifestart Kayak for Kids Rash Vest Childrens Sizes = $30
(sizes 8, 10,12, 14)
Mens Sizes = $35
(sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Womens Sizes = $35
(sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18)
Lifestart CapOne size fits All
$16.50
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