Sponsors, awards & prizes
Principal Media Sponsor
The Byron Shire Echo is the Principal Media Sponsor for the 2011 event. Look out in the Echo each week for ads and stories outlining the various activities in the program and the registration process, as well as the feature page on Tues 24 May.
Principal Event Sponsor
TURSA have once again come on board to sponsor the Mullum to Bruns Paddle event in 2011 as a Principal sponsor. This wonderful community event could not be staged without the support of community minded businesses like TURSA. The 10km TURSA Paddle Challenge is open to all non-motorised boats and last year was won by Kurt Tutt in a sleek kayak in under 40 minutes.
Principal Event Sponsor
BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts join the principal sponsor team again this year, donating state of the art kayaks, paddles and trolley wheels as major prizes in the event raffle and Caltex 300 Duck race, and some divisional prizes, and conducting free kayak clinics, where you can try before you buy, or just have some fun with the family at the Terrace Park.
Principal Event Sponsor
Byron Bay based kayak company Challenge Kayaks Australia join the principal sponsor team this year. They are providing the major prize for the entrants draw. Everyone who registers has the chance to win a magenta Challenge kayak.
Other Sponsors
Many thanks to the following sponsors who have contributed either cash or in-kind support towards activities, logistics, prizes and promotion of the event.
Activity sponsors
Brunswick Holiday Parks • Byron Shire Council
Minor Sponsors
Brunswick Surf • Massey Greene Holiday Park • Sanctum
Supporters
Byron Eco-Charters • Juices2U • Happy Dolphin Fish Bar • Bi Rite Electrical • Kiva Spa • Luscious Foods • Crosslink Surfcraft Traction • Riverside Espresso Bar • Sandbar • KC's Takeaway
Feature advertisers
Brunswick Seaside Holidays • Brunswick Marine Rescue • Brunswick Tackle & Surf • Sun Protection Australia • Mullum Sari Fitness • Bruns Surf & Tackle • Cino Bambino • Jordan's Breads
Awards and prizes
Over 60 prizes will be awarded in the 2011 Mullum to Bruns Paddle, thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors.
Awards ceremony for the various Challenges
Following the official opening at the Soundshell at noon
Raffle draw and Entrants draw
2pm at the Soundshell
Duck Race Awards
2.30pm following the Duck Race
TURSA Challenge
Male
1. $200 cash donated by Go Sea Kayaks + Carlisle Speedwing Paddle donated by BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts valued at $369
2. Carlisle polar paddle donated by BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts valued at $249
3. Go Sea Kayaks tour voucher valued at $130
Female
1. $200 cash donated by Go Sea Kayaks + Carlisle Carbon Paddle donated by BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts valued at $349
2. C-Tug trolley donated by BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts valued at $179
3. Go Sea Kayaks tour voucher valued at $130
Stand Up Paddle Challenge
Male
1. Sun Protection Australia voucher for $100 + Craig Watson Pharmacy voucher for $100 + Mullum Sari Fitness Centre membership voucher for $100
2. Sun Protection Australia voucher for $50 + Bi Rite Electricals voucher for $50
3. Sun Protection Australia for $50 + Sandbar big breakfast voucher for $20
Female
1. Sun Protection Australia voucher for $100 + Craig Watson Discount Pharmacy voucher for $100 + Mullum Sari Fitness Centre membership voucher for $100
2. Sun Protection Australia voucher for $50 + two Kiva Spa vouchers for $30 each
3. Sun Protection Australia voucher for $50 + Sandbar big breakfast voucher for $20
Ferry Board Challenge prizes
PADDLE BOARD DIVISIONS
8-10yrs under 2m paddle board winner
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Sun Protection Australia voucher for $50
11-13yrs under 2m paddle board winner
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Sun Protection Australia voucher for $50
14-17yrs 9 feet paddle board winner
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Bi Rite Electrical voucher for $50
Open 9 feet paddle board winner
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Craig Watson Discount Pharmacy voucher for $50
SURFBOARD DIVISIONS
Open short board under 8ft
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Crosslink Surfcraft Traction voucher for $50 + Luscious Foods voucher for $25
Open longboard 8ft and above
KCs Takeaway voucher for $10 + Crosslink Surfcraft Traction voucher for $50 + Luscious Foods voucher for $25
BLA Blue Sky Outdoor Experts Raffle
Tickets are $2 each and will be drawn at 2pm on Sun May 29th at the Soundshell. Tickets are available from the Brusnwick Surf Club, Brunswick Volunteer Marine Rescue and Brunswick Visitor Centre at 7 Park St, or on the day. This is a fundraiser for each of the 3 organisations
Prizes
1. Ocean Kayak Peekaboo Purple Mist kayak valued at $1599 + Carlisle Paddle $199 + C-tug trolley $179. All donated by BLA & Blue Sky Outdoor Experts. (Total prize value $1977)
2. 3 nights accom for 4 @ Paradise donated by Brunswick Seaside Holidays valued at $595 + Uncle Tom's Pies voucher $75. (Total prize value $670)
3. Go Sea Kayaks voucher $130 + Dolphin Fish Bar voucher for $20
4. Mullum Sari Fitness Centre membership voucher for $100 + Dolphin Fish Bar voucher for $20
5. Stand up Paddle lesson with OzSUP + Riverside Espresso Bar voucher for $20
6. Uncle Tom’s Pies voucher for $25
Challenge Kayak Australia Entrant's draw
Every registered participant has the opportunity to win the following great prizes! To be eligible for the draw prizes, simply place your wrist band in the box with your name and phone number at the Information Tent at the Terrace on completion of your paddle. Winning wristbands will be drawn following the raffle draw at 2pm. You must be present to win a prize.
1. Magenta Challenge kayak donated by Challenge Kayaks Australia valued at $1900
2. Mullum Sari Fitness Centre voucher for $100
3. Uncle Tom’s Pies voucher for $50
4. Sandbar big breakfast 2x $20 vouchers
5. Dolphin Fish Bar fish n chips & drink voucher for $20
6. Riverside Espresso Bar voucher for $20
Caltex 300 Duck Race
1. Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Oceans $1329 + Carlisle paddle $199. All donated by BLA and Blue Sky Outdoor Experts. (Total value $1528)
2. Two nights accommodation donated by North Coast Holiday Parks valued at $300 + Riverside Espresso Bar voucher for $20. (Total $320)
3. Go Sea Kayak tour voucher valued at $130 + Dolphin Fish Bar fish n chips & drink voucher for $20
4. Stand Up Paddle lesson with OzSUP + Sandbar big breakfast voucher for $20
5. Craig Watson Discount Pharmacy voucher for $50 + Dolphin Fish Bar fish n chips & drink voucher for $20
6. Two Riverside Espresso Bar $20 vouchers
