The MAKAI Cup is a big OPEN OCEAN event of approximately 22km along a very isolated stretch of coast and your safety on the water is paramount.

MAKAI Cup has a two day window allowing for the best opportunity to get the SAFEST conditions.

Preference will ALWAYS be given to the Saturday.

The MAKAI Cup is for experienced paddlers only – no first timers. For any first timers we have the Mini MAKAI 10 race.

MAKAI Cup has several course options, and many variations have been used over the years to provide the safest option.

Start time is 1300 (TBC).

Race courses and start times are confirmed on the Friday night prior to race day (7 February) to deliver the safest conditions.

The 2 main courses used are as follows;

From Sussex Inlet to Ulladulla Harbour

Distance approx. 22km

Cutoff Point Located approx. 3-4 km from start. If minimum progress has not been achieved, you will be directed to Bendalong to be transported back to the finish area. This is a safety requirement to ensure all support boats can remain with the fleet.

From Bawley Point to Ulladulla Harbour

Distance approx. 23km

Cutoff Point Located approx. 5km from the start, this cutoff will ensure you have made sufficient progress along the course in the prevailing conditions. If insufficient progress has been made you will be directed towards the north side of Tabourie Island to exit the water.

Keep in mind, Ulladulla Harbour is our race HQ. All registrations, race finish, presentations, and after race party will be held at the MAKAI Marquee on the south side of Ulladulla Harbour.

Local accommodation options include:

Platinum Escapes
Discovery Parks Burrill Lake, Ulladulla

Members of Paddle Australia (PA) affiliated Clubs will need their PA Membership Number for entry.
If you don’t know your PA Membership number, contact PA Membership Services, and they’ll be able to help you;
Email: membership@paddle.org.au
Phone: 1300 232 398 (Option 2)

Once again, this is a committing paddle, of approx 22km, on an exposed and isolated section of open ocean.

If you have any doubts about your ability to keep pace with the main body of competitors, and/or to achieve the minimum progress requirement, please enter Mini MAKAI 10 instead.

We’ll have a big screen at the finish line, showing live location data for all craft, and your family and friends will also be able to watch your progress on the TrackMeLive web page.

We will provide this link closer to race day.

Race courses and start times are confirmed on the Friday night prior to race day (7 February) to deliver the safest conditions.

Please monitor MAKAI Paddlers on either Facebook or Instagram for regular updates.