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Hibiscus Coast residents are being challenged to hit the beach again this summer and join the G. J. Gardner Homes Orewa Beach Series.
The 14 event series – up from 10 last year – starts on Sunday November 19 with a family fun day on the beach front reserve.
Organiser Nick Carroll, who has been running similar events at Takapuna for the past 13 years, says the aim is to get more of the community involved in a family festival with bouncy castles, face painters, swim and SUP clinics, and more.
After the opening day, the weekly events will be held on Thursday evenings.
Last year’s inaugural series in Orewa averaged around 200 people per event.
“Week nights work well and Orewa Beach is an ideal venue,” Nick says. “It’s about keeping fit, but also having fun.”
The events involve running, stand-up paddle boarding and swimming.
There will be four different stand-up paddle courses this year, compared to one last year, and courses will be varied each week.
There will also be two swim courses and a longer run option has been added – an 8km Beach Run for the enthusiasts.
Nick says the opening day will be an opportunity for anyone interested in the series to come along and find out more about what is involved. Participants can join as many or as few events as they wish.
