Paddlers will start at the Spit end of the Mooloolaba Beach rock wall. From there you will head on a northerly course towards Mudjimba Island. depending on the weather conditions you will head around the Island keeping well clear of the rocks, going around two yellow marker buoys. You will then head straight back toward the Mooloolaba Spit, finishing on the beach between the pink arch.
Maroochy River Course is for inclement weather conditions only. The course will run anti clockwise heading towards Coolum keeping the main island on your left hand side heading up the Maroochy river for around 8km, passing under Bli Bli bridge, continuing until you reach a large yellow turning buoy. Keeping the buoy on your left hand side head back down the river. Once you start heading towards Cotton tree keep the island on your left, and high risers on the right, finishing at Cotton tree under the arch.