The 2025 Moreton Bay Race was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Nudgee Beach, Queensland by the Brisbane Paddling Club.
| A 13 km course from Tuckeroo Park (Nudgee boat ramp) to Bells Park Beach, Clontarf. The course event is designed for developing through to experienced ocean paddlers attracting 96 starters with a combination of SUP, OC and Ski’s. Wind was favourable around 15 knots and at an ideal angle for the race. Despite the rainy conditions, feedback was extremely positive and complementary of the event. |
Race Highlights
- Overall Winner: Julian Norton-Smith clinched the top spot with a time of 51:15.8.
- Top Female Finisher: Helen Chorley led the women’s field, finishing in 1:01:34.0.
- Notable Category Winners:
- Double Ski 50+: Cassie Arnold & Donna Wilson – 1:11:16.0
- Double Ski Junior: Leila Furness & Taylah Smith-Miller – 1:08:28.0
- OC2 40+: Aliti Chang & Rachael McCallum – 1:16:11.0
- Ski 40+: Todd Grace – 51:25.0
- Ski 50+: Julian Norton-Smith – 51:15.8
- Ski 60+: Brydon Halliday – 55:19.0
- Ski Junior: Jack Patel – 55:18.0
- Ski Senior: Stephen Lawson – 1:00:18.0
- SUP 50+: Clint Jensen – 1:28:13.5
- SUP 60+: Juan Cruz – 1:23:47.0
- SUP 70+: Wendy King – 1:58:54.0
- Mixed Double Ski 60+: Lizzie Newton & Daz Newton – 57:55.0
Participation and Categories
The race featured a diverse range of categories, including age groups from Junior to 70+, and various craft types such as Ski, Double Ski, OC1, OC2, and SUP. This diversity highlighted the inclusive nature of the event, encouraging participation across different age groups and paddling disciplines.
Conclusion
The 2025 Moreton Bay Race was a successful event, bringing together paddling enthusiasts from various clubs and backgrounds. The well-organized races and enthusiastic participation underscored the vibrant paddling community in the region. The organisers extend their gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the event’s success.
For detailed results and further information, please visit the official Webscorer page: webscorer.com.
