Fishos entrants enjoy a paddle

THE Fishos Paddle Series kicked off last Friday night in typical cold Victorian conditions.

There was a great turn out for the race across all the disciplines, with many juniors participating too.

The event is a six-race series incorporating all paddle disciplines over a five-kilometre and 10-kilometre distance, starting and finishing at Fishermans Beach.

The cost is $25 per race, with the second race to be held on December 1.

The course was set to reflect the south-westerly that was blowing fairly strongly on the night.

The triangular shaped course began the paddle into the wind toward Cosy Corner, followed by a blistering leg with strong winds on the paddler’s backs, before turning near Whites Beach for a finish back at Fishos.

Father and son teams Tim and Ollie Watson and Cam and Greg Stewart were a highlight of the night, showcasing the ability paddling has a as a sport to bring all members of the community together.

Event communications manager Emma Webb said the camaraderie between paddlers led to enormous encouragement of each other no matter the age, gender or paddling discipline of the competitor.

“Supporting each other is what this series is all about, so bring on the next event, I say.

“Another highlight of the night was the enthusiastic juniors who made the trip over to Torquay with their parents from Ocean Grove.”

The tussle of the event went to Ivor Morgan and Mick Leverett, with nothing separating these competitors across the line.