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Oct 14 - Oct 15
What began as the central theme for a motion picture 30 years ago, has now commanded a place on Australia’s annual sports calendar.
The mighty Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold will be held on 14-15 October on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
LONG COURSE: A course designed for the endurance surf sport competitor who is up for the Ultimate Challenge. A gruelling 41.8km that covers the Gold Coast strip from Coolangatta to Broadbeach, testing athletes to their limit. Compete as an individual U19 to 50+ or part of a team.
SHORT COURSE: A course designed for the everyday endurance athlete that commands the best. With 21km of surf sport endurance action, this new look course includes all legs arriving in and out of Coolangatta Beach allowing for increased engagement with fans and a great atmosphere to help cheer you on. Compete as an individual U19 to 50+ or part of a team.
YOUTH CHALLENGE: This event is especially designed for our aspiring lifesavers and future ocean and beach event competitors (under 11’s to under 16’s) who are up for a challenge and keen to be part of the main event experience. The course consists of a 250m soft sand run, a 350m swim, 550m run, 450m board and then a 150m run to conclude at the elite finish arch.
DOWNWIND PADDLE: The 2022 Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold introduced a new addition to the iconic weekend. The Downwind Paddle covers a 15km course, finishing at Coolangatta, featuring competition on Ocean Skis, Surf Spec Skis and Double Skis. The Downwind Paddle will be held again during the 2023 Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolanagtta Gold on Saturday, 14 October.
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