Dates have been set for the events in the 2022/23 Darcy Price NZ Ocean ski series, with an exciting new race down in Queenstown added to the mix.
The Darcy Price series comprises of the premier surfski races around Aotearoa each summer and includes 8 events next season. A paddler’s best 4 races will count towards the series points. The male and female paddler with the most points at the end of the series will be the Darcy Price NZ Ocean Racing Series Champion for that season.
Races & Dates for 2022/23 season:
Tutukaka - Saturday 3rd September 2022
Te Whanganui a Tara | Wellington - Saturday 12th November 2022
Tāhuna | Queenstown - Saturday 21st January 2023
Whakatu | Nelson - 28/29 January 2023
Tauranga | Mt Maunganui - Saturday 4th February 2023
* doubles as the 2023 NZ Ocean Racing National Championships
Aotearoa | Virtual - 1st to 31st March 2023
Whakatane - Saturday 11th March 2023
Tamaki Makaurau | Auckland -Saturday 6th May 2023
Further details on each race will come out as the races approach but lock these dates in your calendar, start planning what adventures you could go on (and saving your leave) and keep paddling over the winter so you start the season firing!
For full details on the series including age groups and points, check out https://www.paddler.nz/darcy-price