It may not be parity with the men yet – but that’s what the organisers of the Dubai Shamaal are aiming at: parity in prize money between men & women.
In an effort to kick-start the process, they’ve more than doubled the previously announced prize pool to US$20,000 – US$6,000 for 1st with the cash extending down to 10th position. (Given Lauren Bartlett's brilliant Molokai surfski win, looks like something she might be interested in?)
“It’s up to the women to support us now,” said Wayne Randall, Dubai Surfski and Kayak Club president. “If they up the numbers, we’ll come to the party with the cash. There’s no reason why there shouldn’t be as many women as men in surfski paddling.”
For more, see the story on www.surfski.info
Although the Gulf can kick up challenging conditions – as it did last year – conditions are usually pretty mild and as a consequence the race organisers are expecting many European canoe paddlers to enter the race, attracted by the unprecedented cash on offer.
Anchorman Promotion
If you haven’t already done so, make sure you enter the Dubai Shamaal Anchorman competition – it’s really, really easy – all you need to do is register on surfski.info and answer 3 simple questions about the all black, 8kg Epic V10 Super Elite… The prize for the competition includes:
- Flights and 5-star accommodation for you and a buddy.
- Activities like snow skiing in the world’s biggest indoor ski slopes, dune bashing, etc.
- A $6,000 Epic V10 Super Elite surfski to paddle in the race and then take home…
This prize is valued at around US$20,000 – you cannot miss the chance to win it! The winner will be announced at the end of October.
To enter, go to surski.info: http://www.surfski.info/content/view/785/147/
The promotion runs for another month – and the winner will be announced towards the end of October… Do it, NOW!
