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2012 Race Report
SuperDune 2012 was held in fantastic conditions on Sunday the 6th of May.
Enough breeze to keep competitors cool, but gentle enough not to be much of a handicap. The multisport course may be relatively short compared to other events, but it is by no means easier.
It was great to see so many new multisporters giving it a go alongside the experienced athletes. Special mention should go to Emma McDonald who had only kayaked twice before, and Adam Meyer who hadn't ridden more than 15km on his road bike!
The Steel Springs team romped home in first place, posting the fastest times for each leg. Defending champion Andrew Turnbull once again claimed victory in the individual field, followed 9 minutes later by the Waitemata Canoe & Multisport Club's Vaughan Reed and Simon Bucknell. The women's title went to Heather Davidson.
Lost Property
There were a few pieces of gear left behind at prizegiving:
- White Adidas shoes
- New Balance waist pack
- Black Pearl Izumi arm warmers & socks
If any of the above items are yours then get in touch with us and we will do our best to reunite you with your belongings.
We look forward to seeing you in 2013!
SuperDune Multisport Event
The Sierra Cafe Multisport event starts with a 42km road cycle which loops from Bethells Beach through the northern end of the Waitakere Ranges. Next is a short 1.5km run up and over the massive sand dune - this part of the course is obviously where the event got it’s name from - to Lake Wainamu for the third leg, a 10km flat water paddle around the beautiful lake. The fourth leg is a 10km run first through a stream, then along a trail climbing above Bethells with incredible views of the West Coast. The trail continues on and pops out at O'Neils Beach from where competitors run the length of Bethells Beach with a short private road back to the finish line at the Surf Lifesaving Club. Click here for full details on the race »
Hosted by the Waitemata Canoe and Multisport Club
The club is Auckland’s most active canoe and multisport club and is the ideal place when you want to get into either sport. The club is also great for people training to do the Coast to Coast or other multisport events.
If you want to give the SuperDune a go but have never kayaked before then the club can help you out and even arrange a kayak for the day.
On average 150 people every year have competed and previous winners include Coast to Coast champion Gordon Walker, German expat and multisport ace Marcel Hagener, legendary hardwoman Joanne Gosse and WCMC's own Louise Mark.
The SuperDune is also extremely popular with support crew and friends because there is hardly any driving involved and the scenery is stunning, making it a great day out for everyone. If you are stuck for a support crew you can even do the event without one!
All in all the SuperDune is one super event not to be missed!