MAKAI CUP RACE WEEKEND 2026
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Trip FAQ’s
Q: Will it be cheaper if I bring my own surf ski?
A: Same cost whether bringing your own ski or using a SHSC one.
Q: How many coaches will there be?
A: Luke will be your Coach for this weekend. Luke will guide you throughout the weekend on how best to appoach the event.
Q: Do i need to register for the race?
A: Yes, in order to part-take in the Makai cup on Saturday 14th February, please register for the race here https://www.makaipaddlers.com/
Q: Will there be transport for myself too?
A: Yes, we have 12 spots in the SHSC downwind bus, but we will do as many trips as necessary to get everyone and their craft to the start line.
Q: Do we need SafeTrx for the race?
A: Yes, offshore races normally require you to send Safetrx link the race organiser. Have this app ready on your phone for the weekend.
Q: How do I use SafeTRX?
A: You can download SafeTRX from the App store and there are plenty of videos online that describe how to use it. You can also ask one of the coaches to show you how to use the app too.
Q: Can I take my own surf ski?
A: Yes, you can bring your own ski and of course paddle and lifejacket. The trailer will be leaving Friday 12:30pm from Centennial Park. You can park your cars inside Centennial Park for the weekend and its where we load you and your private ski onto the trailer and bus to make the journey from Sydney to Ulladulla. Luke will have already loaded the day before all SHSC hired surf skis 👍
Q: What surf ski type to use?
A: Please, please, please go as stable as you can. We run so many trips and the only downfall on trips is when people are trying to catch waves and ocean runners and can’t get on them because they choose the flatwater ski instead of an ocean surf ski.
Q: I am coming solo and don’t know anyone on the trip?
A: Great, and after the first night’s team dinner we will all know each other and you will see what an amazing group of people we have on the trip.
Q: What safety equipment should I bring?
A: Well hopefully you can bring it all (leg leashes, VHF radio, whistle, PFD, mobile phone in case and SafeTRX loaded on your phone). If you don’t have all of these items, it won’t prevent you from doing anything, but you just might not feel as safe as when you have these items.
Q: Do I have to do the evening team dinners?
A: Well, you’re mad if you don’t, they are a lot of fun and it is what makes our paddle trips so much fun.