(a) The courses shall be as detailed in the diagrams.
 
(b) The centre of the start line is to be in line with the first turning buoy, but may vary dependent on surf conditions, at the discretion of the Referee.
 
(c) The finish line for board events shall be between two finish flags corresponding to the black and white buoy or arena colours. The centre of this line is to be relative to the third turning buoy but may be offset to allow for the prevailing surf conditions.

FIGURE 22 - UNDER 15 – MASTERS SURF BOARD RACE

(Distances approximate only)
Note 1: the beach set up relative to the positioning of the
buoys may be adjusted dependent on the surf conditions.
Note 2: competitors in Board Races may pass through swimming
or other buoys to complete the course (refer Manual).

FIGURE 23 - UNDER 14 SURF BOARD RACE

(Distances approximate only)
*Note 1: *The beach set up relative to the positioning of the buoys may be adjusted dependent on the surf conditions.
*Note 2: *Competitors must pass around all Swimming Buoys and the apex buoys to complete the U14 Board course (refer Manual).
FIGURE 24 - UNDER 11 – UNDER 13 SURF BOARD RACE
(Distances approximate only) Note 1: The beach set up relative to the positioning of the buoys may be adjusted dependent on the surf conditions. Note 2: Competitors must pass around all Swimming Buoys and the apex buoys to complete the U11 – U13 Board course (refer Manual).

FIGURE 25 - UNDER 9 – UNDER 10 SURF BOARD RACE

(Distances approximate only)
*Note 1: *The beach set up relative to the positioning of the buoys may be adjusted dependent on the surf conditions.
Note 2: Competitors must pass around two base buoys and the apex buoy to complete the U9 – U10 course (refer Manual).