With a wind whipping across the sea and the sun beating down, paddlers took to the open water on Saturday for the City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club’s Downwind Paddle Training time trial.
Starting from Stratham Beach at 3pm, 30 competitors set out for the 15km stretch up the coast to the club’s headquarters.
First across the line was James Duncan with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes and 8 seconds.
Tara Smith was the first female paddler to finish.
Pictures from the event:
City of Bunbury Surf Life saving director of surf sports James Duncan was the first to cross the line. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona ReporterJoel Drummond came in second across the line. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona ReporterMartyn Gunda jogs in through the surf. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona ReporterTom Scott, 17, runs up the beach after completing the paddle. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona ReporterBen Hoy crosses the line. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona ReporterTom Scott, 17, runs up the beach after completing the paddle. Credit: David Charlesworth / Harvey-Waroona Reporter
