Competition has commenced at the 2012 Gatorade Battle of the Paddles with the Stand-Up Paddle Boarders the first to hit the water.
In pristine conditions on Queensland's Hamilton Island, Jenny Kalmbach powered along the five kilometre course to defeat Matt Carater by 24 seconds. Sue Dorries rounded out the podium a further 13 seconds back.
Find out more information on the Gatorade Battle of the Paddles.

Jenny Kalmbach and Matt Carater following the 5km SUP Race on Hamilton Island
Results
5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Overall
|
Place |
Name |
Competitor No. |
Time |
|
1 |
Jenny Kalmbach |
55 |
28 mins 12 secs |
|
2 |
Matt Carater |
60 |
28.36 |
|
3 |
Sue Dorries |
38 |
28.49 |
|
4 |
Mark Kennedy |
58 |
31.08 |
|
5 |
Keale Dorries |
56 |
32.21 |
|
6 |
Simone Sleep |
62 |
36.06 |
|
7 |
Jodhi Meares |
63 |
52.38 |
|
8 |
Matt Johnson |
61 |
DNF |
5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Male Opens
|
Place |
Name |
Competitor No. |
Time |
|
1 |
Matt Carater |
60 |
28 mins 36 secs |
5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Male Masters
|
Place |
Name |
Competitor No. |
Time |
|
1 |
Mark Kennedy |
58 |
31 mins 08 secs |
5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Female Opens
|
Place |
Name |
Competitor No. |
Time |
|
1 |
Jenny Kalmbach |
55 |
28 mins 12 secs |
|
2 |
Keale Dorries |
56 |
32.21 |
5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Female Masters
|
Place |
Name |
Competitor No. |
Time |
|
1 |
Sue Dorries |
38 |
28 mins 49 secs |
|
2 |
Simone Sleep |
62 |
36.06 |
|
3 |
Jodhi Meares |
63 |
52.38 |
.

Jodhi Meares completes the 5km journey
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