by Chris Couve | May 26, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
RED PADDLE SOUTH AFRICA are excited to launch their RED Paddle Winter Ocean Series for 2016. The series takes place on Hout Bay Beach and is open to SUP, Surfski and Prone participants of all ages and levels.
The event takes place every second Sunday from 09:00 – 12:00.
The Schedule/Daily Event Program is as follows:
- 08:45 – 09:30 SUPyoga open to all
- 09:30 – 10:00 ofcial registration opens
- 09:45 – 10:00 safety brieng and event rules and race descriptions
- 09:45 Surfski Race 6km & 9km
- 10:00 Prone Race 3km & 6km
- 10:00 SUP Race 3km & 6km
- 10:15 Family/Kids FREE demo paddling
- 11:15 Prizes ( At Tada )
- 12:45 Wrap Event ( At Tada )
Official Event Dates for 2016:
- Day 1 of 7 : Sunday June 12th
- Day 2 of 7 : Saturday June 26th
- Day 3 of 7 : Sunday July 10th
- Day 4 of 7 : Sunday July 24th
- Day 5 of 7 : Saturday August 6th or Sunday August 7th
- Day 6 of 7 : Sunday August 21st
- Day 7 of 7 : Sunday September 4th
Registration will take place on the day , alternatively email info@redpaddle.co.za for pre-registration info .
Rates as follows: Daily Entrance: R50 adults / R30 kids)
Red Paddle boards available on the day at no cost . First come, first served.
Please contact info@redpaddle.co.za or call 083 462 8617 for more information.
Press / event /sponsorship enquiries contact info@redpaddle.co.za
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to this years event.
See you at the beach,
The RED Paddle Co. Team
by Chris Couve | May 13, 2016 | Surfing South Africa, Uncategorized
2016 Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic to bring an international flavour to Muizenberg Corner in June
After the success of the inaugural Tiger’s Milk Classic at Surfers Corner in Muizenberg Corner last year, the 2016 Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic will not only be even bigger and better this year but will also have an international flavour added to the menu.
Tiger’s Milk have upgraded the Men’s and Women’s Longboarding Divisions to World Surfing League (WSL) Speciality status, making it the first ever WSL speciality longboard surf contest to take place in South Africa. In addition, an Over 40 Longboard division for the more mature competitive longboarders has been added to the mix.
As was the case in 2015, this year’s event will not only cater for longboarders but will also include Surfing South Africa 3A PST rated Open Men, Open Women, Under 18 Boys and Under 18 Girls surfers, a Stand Up Paddle Waveriding contest for Men and Women, as well as the unique Men’s and Women’s Varsity Divisions for registered student surfers.
With a total of R55000 in prize money is on offer across the board in this multidiscipline surfriding event and up to 100 local and national surfriders expected to take part, the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic is definitely a premier event on the Surfing South Africa contest calendar. Online entries for all the divisions will open on www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za on Monday May 16th. Entries will close once each division is full.
Jody Maree winner of the 2015 Tiger’s Milk Surf Classic Men’s Surfing Division in: photo Graeme Field
Matthew Moir, winner of the 2015 Tiger’s Milk Surf Classic Men’s Longboard Division: photo Graeme Field
ABOUT SURFING SOUTH AFRICA
The 2016 Tigers Milk Winter Classic is presented by Surfing South Africa, the recognised governing body for the sport in South Africa. Surfing South Africa is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and the International Surfing Association (ISA).
ABOUT TIGER’S MILK RESTAURANT & BAR
Located in the heart of the Cape Town Surf scene, Tiger’s Milk brings both a heighted sense of excitement and delicious food to Surfers Corner in Muizenberg. Serving generous portions of all your favourite ‘Dude foods’ with a panoramic view of the bay is a hard combination to beat. It wasn’t long before this popular restaurant became a franchise, with the second branch opening up successfully in Long Street, and a third instalment opening its doors to Century City in May of this year. It is through Tiger’s Milk’s love for surf that has led to them hosting the Tiger’s Milk Classic Surf competition in 2015 and again this year. Their aim for sponsoring this competition is simple; to promote surfing as a sport in South Africa and provide accessibility to emerging surfers. Through the expansion of the brand, Tiger’s Milk has held on to the ethos that their customers have fallen in love with: mouth-watering ‘Dude Food’ enjoyed in a festive environment.
by Chris Couve | May 8, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
The highly anticipated Starboard Zinkwazi 2016 10km SUP Race is just around the corner and entries for this event are now open.
Please download the attached entry form, complete it and send it back with your proof of payment to sales@star-board.co.za
Acc. Holder: Joluka
Bank: Nedbank
Acc. Type: Current Account
Branch: Business Northrand
Acc.Nr: 1469165449
Branch Code: 146905
Approved PFDs are not compulsory but recommended.
This is a SUPSA sanctioned race, R50 SUPSA fee is included in your race entry fee of R200. This race will count towards your SUPSA ranking.
Further details will be posted on www.supsa.org.za website and SUPSA Facebook Page as they become available.
NEED TO KNOW:
Starboard Zinkwazi 10KM SUP Race – Sunday, 19th June
This is South Africa’s largest Flat Water Stand Up Paddling Race.
It is race 2 of 8 SUPSA sanctioned Races, so will count towards your South African Ranking. This event is not to be missed for both Serious and Recreational Racers. Zinkwazi is also a great destination for the whole family.
Location: Zinkwazi Lagoon, KZN
Race Details:
Date: Sunday, 19th June 2015
Race Registration: From 8:00 am
Race Start: 9:00 Am
Distance: 10 Km
SUPSA sanctioned: Yes
Last day to Enter:
31st May 2015
Bank Details for Entrance Fee: Click Here
More information:
Tel: 011 314 0795
E-mail: sales@star-board.co.za
Accommodation:
Driftwood
Where To Stay
Map:
Parking is limited – arrive early to secure your spot.
by Chris Couve | May 7, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
Environmental Citizen Action: Call to SUP Paddlers to join in the annual Peninsula Paddle on Cape Town’s inland and ocean waterways
The time of the year has come around so quickly and the annual Peninsula Paddle is just 4 weeks away.
The Peninsula Paddle 2016 will take place on the Sunday 5th June – World Environment Day!
Please see attached flyer announcing the paddle and some photographs from the previous paddles.
Register for the paddle at https://peninsulapaddle.wordpress.com/register-to-paddle/
There are several SUP friendly zone to paddle or provide safety support for kayak paddlers:
- Start: Zandvlei
- Princess Vlei
- Table Bay- ocean paddle from mouth of Black River to entrance to Milnerton lagoon
- Surf zone entrance to Milnerton lagoon (SUPs provide SAFTEY SUPPORT)
- Final leg: Milnerton lagoon, ending at Woodbridge
For more information about the Peninsula Paddle and the route see https://peninsulapaddle.wordpress.com/ or drop Glen an email: glen@glt.co.za
Glen Thompson
SUPSA Environmental Officer
