Back2Back
Go to On line entry to register a pre-event expression of interest for the 2012 Back2Back.
Traditionally the Marathon Canoe Club of SA have held a two day lead up race about a month before the Riverland Paddling Marathon. These races have over the years become known as the Back to Back.
In recent times the Back to Back has become a paddling festival in own its own right. Although still designed to provide an opportunity for RPM participants to have a decent two day hit out 5-6 weeks prior to the real thing the Back2Back can now also be seen as a stand alone event..
This years Back2Back is hosted again at the Murray Bridge saling club complex (aka Swanport Aquatic Club) and will be held on the weekend of Saturday 5th & Sun 6th of May.
The padding marathon will include a twilight 20km course on the Saturday afternoon with all boats finishing before 5.30pm and will be followed by a morning 20km paddle on Sunday. For the novice paddler there will be a shorter 10km course availavble on both days.
Registration on Saturday afternoon is 1.00pm with a 2.00pm briefing & 2.30pm start
There will be coffee and biscuits available on Sunday morning at 7.30am ready for 8.00am briefing & 8.30am start
The Back2Back is a fantastic opportunity to meet and socialise with other marathon paddlers and each paddle will be followed by a shared meal.
Although the Back2Back is traditionally seen as a lead up race to the RPM it can certainly stand on its own as a marathon paddling event and is particularly suitable for new or novice paddlers.
The fee structure for the weekend and other information you might require can be found in the Back2Back flyer – see link below.
For more information on the Back2Back you could download our maps and info document below or alternatively phone Brad on 0408 846 422.
Don’t forget – $500 club incentive prize awarded to the Canoe Club which provides the most number of paddlers on the water over the 2 day event.
