Austin OCC will be joined by outrigger paddlers from across Texas for the 2024 Austin OCC Bill Krutzer Ironman race.
On Saturday, 12 October, two kane (Hoewa’a Dallas OCC and Westlake OCC) and four mixed (Texas OCC / San Antonio OCC, two Hoewa’a Dallas, one OCCAustin OCC) crews will paddle it out on the Colorado River (Lake Austin) at Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730.
Set-up will begin at 0730 hrs at the park and be completed by 0930 hrs. All attendees will check-in and all paddlers will sign a liability waiver.
The steersfolk meeting will happen at 0930 hrs. Racing will commence at 1000 hrs. The race will be approximately 10 miles (5 miles up stream, turn around, 5 mile return). Lunch is scheduled for 1230 hrs.
Fees :
- The City of Austin charges a $10 park entry fee, per vehicle of up to 8 people.
- There is a race fee of $35/paddler (or $210/crew). If possible, please, pay per crew. We can take pre-registration payments through PayPal at AustinOCC@gmail.com. Checks submitted on the day of the race should be made out to Austin Outrigger Canoe Club. We should be able to take cash payments, too.
- Lunch is available for $12/non-paddler
Please, confirm a headcount (crew + non-paddlers) with Justin McGuire by October 05, 2024 so that lunch can be planned based on total headcount. Call, text, or email him (512) 554-1157.