2025 30km Van Stappen Trophy on Wyong River

Entries are invited for the 2025 30km Van Stappen Trophy on Wyong River, for paddlecraft, starting, and finishing at Lions Park, Panonia Road, Wyong, 28th September. It is run on handicap, for added interest. The Van Stappen Trophy is for the Fastest Time, and the Handicappers Trophy is for Fastest time in Single Craft for Members/Visitors, Male/Female. Held on the section of river, from near the mouth, to Lions Park, in the shadows of the Railway Bridge in Wyong. Consequently, there are three laps – two of about 11.3km – and a shorter lap to make up the 30km. The “Bottom” turn is the Red and White channel marker, near the mouth, (“Red Pole”) – the “Top” turn is a yellow 20 litre drum, 100 metres downstream of the Start/Finish Line. The third, and last turn, is a very large yellow buoy, (with a cage on top), over a kilometre upstream from the first turn. see diagram. This is an excellent location for Photographers in the latter stage of the Event. Estimated Finish Time is 11:30am. Safety – courtesy of Shelly Beach Surf Club. Lifejackets to be worn. Entries, including type of craft, M/F, with two suitable, recent performances (for handicapping purposes), to the Secretary, centralcoastpaddlers@gmail.com by Sunday 21st September. Entry is $20 – payable “on-the-day,” at Lions Park. Refreshments will be provided. Also, a draw for Lucky Prizes.