The Tingalpa Trot 2025, organised by the Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club, took place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Thorneside, Queensland.
This paddling event featured both 4 km and 10 km races, attracting a total of 56 participants. The races commenced at 8:30 AM under a manual wave start system, timed using Webscorer PRO 7.3 on iPad.
Race Highlights
10 km Race:
- Overall Winner: S.S. Ingerman Smasher (Open Male K2) from Tallebudgera SLSC clinched the top spot with a time of 47:34.9.webscorer.com+1webscorer.com+1
- Top Female Finisher: Leila Moody (U16 Female K1) representing Gold Coast Paddlesports K&C Club finished in 57:07.6.webscorer.com+5webscorer.com+5webscorer.com+5
- Notable Performances:
- Tim Stenlake (Open Male K1) from Brisbane Outriggers secured second place overall with a time of 50:26.5.
- Matt & Nick Ingerman (Open Male K2) from Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club achieved third place overall, finishing in 51:10.9.
- Gavin Cook & Dave Wilson (V55-64 Male SS2) from Brisbane Paddling Club completed the race in 51:21.8.webscorer.com+2webscorer.com+2webscorer.com+2
4 km Race:
- Overall Winner: Alistair McLean (V45+ Male SUP) completed the course in 30:38.0.webscorer.com+7webscorer.com+7webscorer.com+7
- Top Female Finisher: Jessica Stenlake (U16 Female TK1) finished in 36:19.0.webscorer.com+1webscorer.com+1
- Category Highlights:
- Zac Berkhout (Open Male TK1) recorded a time of 39:52.0.
- Louise Pengelly (V45+ Female SUP) finished in 36:45.0.
- Sharon Kyme (V45+ Female TK1) completed the race in 36:24.0.webscorer.com
Participation and Categories
The event showcased a diverse range of categories, including age groups from U16 to V70+, and various craft types such as K1, K2, TK1, TK2, SS1, SS2, and SUP. This diversity highlighted the inclusive nature of the event, encouraging participation across different age groups and paddling disciplines.
Conclusion
The Tingalpa Trot 2025 was a successful event, bringing together paddling enthusiasts from various clubs and backgrounds. The well-organised races and enthusiastic participation underscored the vibrant paddling community in the region. The Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club extends its 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.