by Chris Couve | Oct 27, 2015 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
Hey SUP CLUBS,
We’re sure you are all extremely busy with last minute training, in preparation for this weeks SUP Club Classic
On the Day:
Same procedure as last year, drive around to the back of the waterfront (EAST PIER ROAD), drop boards at the boom, park and then walk through boom to festival site.
Team Captains to sign in teams and collect batons, at the pre race registration, which will take place at the XOTB Table in the Festival Marquee From 16:00-17:00
Teams to then make their way to the Jetty and find their places for the team relay, followed by the individual race, which will run from 17:00-18:00
There will be a competitors area with food and drinks, as well as a free concert and Boat Parade, which should make for a great Friday evening out.
I look forward to seeing you all there ~ Tyron Cooper
by Chris Couve | Oct 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Witsand 2015, R15K Whale of a race from Clare James on Vimeo.
An amazing, action weekend at Witsand with Pili PIli Extreme Sports center, for the R15K Whale of a Race. Thanks to all the sponsors , competitors and supporters. Here is a short video of the weekend filmed and edited by Clare James.
by Chris Couve | Oct 21, 2015 | ISA
Japan’s Shun Murakami pulls into a barrel en route to taking the Copper Medal in the Boys U-18 Division at the 2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA/Sean Evans
The International Surfing Association (ISA) today welcomed the news that Tokyo 2020 has recommended to the IOC that Surfing take place on natural ocean waves if it is included on the Sports Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Speaking about the recommendation, ISA President, Fernando Aguerre, said:
“We are delighted that Surfing will take place on natural waves if it is admitted to the Tokyo 2020 Sports Programme. Surfing is hugely popular in Japan and the country has hosted many national and international competitions in a number of beautiful ocean locations. There are some great and thriving beach-based Surfing hotspots to choose from which would be ideal for Olympic Surfing.
Tokyo 2020 recommendation for surfing to the International Olympic Committee that Surfing take place in natural waves as opposed to artificial waves. Photo: ISA/Sean Evans
“We hope to bring the unique style and culture of Surfing to the Games and work with Tokyo 2020 and the IOC to create an amazing ‘beach party’ atmosphere providing unforgettable memories for athletes, spectators, broadcasters and fans around the world.
“The new wave pool technology remains very much on the Surfing agenda and the next generation of wave parks are on their way. It is great to know that Surfing is developing and growing on so many different fronts. These are exciting times for our sport.”
Original article from ISASurf.org | Photo Credits: ISA/ Sean Evens
by Chris Couve | Oct 15, 2015 | SUP Events
The Paddle 4 Presents initiative aims to raise funds for the www.friendsofthehospital.org association at Red Cross Hospital, as well as collect 100s of presents that we deliver before Christmas to all the children. This event will tag onto the regular Thursday night time trials at the V&A waterfront. This is a SUPSA approved
If you’d like more info or find out how you can get involved please email greg@truebluetravel.co.za
Visit the P4P Event page here – http://www.all-heart.org/paddle4presents-cape-town-thank-everyone/
See their FB page and Blog Posts from last year here: https://www.facebook.com/paddle4presents?fref=ts
Cape Town and Durban events report 2014 – http://www.all-heart.org/paddle4presents/
VIDEO – https://www.facebook.com/mike.teron.5/videos/10153308543842656/
Present Drop – http://www.oceanriders.co.za/present-delivery-to-the-red-cross-childrens-hospital/
by Chris Couve | Oct 12, 2015 | SUP Events
RED PADDLE SOUTH AFRICA are excited to be a part of the CAPE TOWN BOAT SHOW 2015 which has been included in our winter ocean series event program. The Boat Show takes place at the CTICC and V&A Waterfront in downtown Cape Town and we have a huge line up of surprises to share. As an incentive to all our paddlers, we will provide 1 free entry to the show for every participant entering a red paddle race.
There will be only SUP RACES, no Prone & Surf Ski on this weekend. One SUP race is 3 loops of 800m totaling 2.4km. These will be followed by a relay race and sprint race – We will be cohosting this event, together with the team from SUP Cape Town, under the race guidance of Guy Bubb. DIRECTIONS: Drive into the main entrance at Cape Town Convention Centre (bottom of Long Street, and go left past the canal over the bridge – you will find us J. Red paddle will also have a demo stand and weekend special located inside the CTICC, should you wish to learn more about the various boards.
The Schedule/Daily Event Program: THE CAPE TOWN BOAT SHOW
SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2015
LOCATION: SUP CAPE TOWN ON CANAL AT V&A
(Look for red paddle signs on arriving into waterfront)
10:15 REGISTRATION OPENS (Sunday 11th Oct)
11:00 SUP Race starts (2.4km)
10:45 SUPYOGA (Sunday only)
TBC SUP Sprint Races start
TBC SUP Relay Race starts
12:30 Family/Kids Race starts
13:30 Prizes
14:00 Wrap Event
SUPS ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TO TRY OUT FOR FREE, PLEASE NOTE YOU DON’T NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN RACES TO USE THE SUPS X
Official Event Date Remaining for Red Paddle Winter Series 2015:
Sunday October 25th – at Hout Bay Beach.
Boat Show Rates as follows: Daily Entrance: R50 adults / R25 kids)
Please contact info@redpaddle.co.za / 083 462 8617 for more information.
Press / event /sponsorship enquiries contact info@bellovistaproductions.com
THANK YOU! We look forward to welcoming you to this years event.
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW. GOING TO BE A BEAUTOFUL DAY ON SUNDAY! COME FOR A PADDLE.
