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
by Chris Couve | May 5, 2016 | Fiji World Champs, ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing, Surfing South Africa
SUPSA invites applications for the positions of Team Coach and Team Manager to accompany the South African Team to the 5th ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships to be held in Fiji from 12 -20 November 2016.
Successful candidates will be awarded their South African Colours and will enjoy an exceptional opportunity to participate in a unique World Championship event that this year will be held in the most exciting venue since its inception.
The positions are as follows:
Team Coach
The Team Coach is required to assume overall responsibility for Team training, conditioning, performance and motivation both prior to, and during, the event.
In selecting the Team Coach, preference is to be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience working;
- with elite athletes, preferably with competition and/or coaching experience at national or international surfing events.
- within a team dynamic in an intensely competitive team event environment
Team Manager
The Team Manager will assume overall responsibility for managing the team including the responsibility for budgeting, expenditure and fundraising, as well as liaison and reporting to SUPSA
In selecting the Team Manager, preference is to be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in:
- successfully managing a large team of athletes and support staff in a major event environment over a 2 week period.
- planning and implementing all team logistics prior to departure and during the event.
- successfully liaising with the local and international media and giving accurate information for daily press releases and website requirements.
- relating to athletes and team coaches while playing a pivotal role in team harmonics and discipline
Applicants must be:
South African Residents or Citizens in possession of either an SA ID or Passport
Able to fund their own costs in participating in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships;
Applicants must please forward a short email indicating their interest and motivating their selection to vicepresident@supsa.org before 15 May 2016.
Regards,
Dave Maxwell | SUPSA Vice-President
Casper Steinfath and Slater Trout lead the field during the 2015 Worlds in Sayulita, Mexico (photo: Ben Reed/ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today confirmed that the 2016 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will be hosted in Fiji – the first time that an ISA event will be held in the Pacific island chain, further highlighting the global growth and expansion of SUP Surfing and Racing.
Read the official ISA Press Release here…
by Chris Couve | Apr 28, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing
The 2015 SUPSA Award evening took place at the Woodstock Grill & Tap in Cape Town on Saturday night 12th March.
The SUPSA awards was an evening of fun and friendship as we recognise the achievements of our athletes during the 2015 SUPSA Surfing and Racing Series at the SUPSA Annual Prize Giving Evening. The evening was presented by guest speaker Greg Bertish, who also presented a very interesting slide show of the history of SUP’ing in South Africa.
The awards presented were as follows:
2015 SA SUP Surfing Championships
Winners in each division to receive new SA Champs floating trophies.
Open Men
- Justin Bing
Open Women
- Tammy Robarts
Legends
- Glen Thompson
Divas
- Kim Du Venage
Junior boys
- Nic Walker
Junior girls
- Gabi Lupini
All past winner since the 1st SA Champs that was held back in 2011 in Cape Town have been added.
2015 Race series
Open Men
- Dylan Frick
- Christopher Couve
- Kimon Dos Santos
Open Women
- Jaqueline De Billot
- Tarryn King
- Mishka Steyn
Legends
- Brandon Read
- Grantley Read
- Dave Maxwell
Divas
- Cynthia Baxter
- Monika Wolgemuth
- = Angela Whittle
= Kim Duvenage
Juniors
- Kimon Dos Santos
- Joshua Robertson
- Kyle Chrystal
2015 Surf series
Open Men
- Justin Bing
- Tom King
- Brandon Ribbink
Open Women
- Roxy Davis
- Tammy Robarts
- Tarryn King
Legends
- Grantley Read
- Gary van Rooyen
- Dave Maxwell
Divas
- Kim Du Venage
- Angela Whittle
- Sue Maxwell
Juniors
- Nic Walker
- Matthew Maxwell
Kimon Dos Santos
The South African Overall SUP Champion for 2015
Open Men
- Tom King
- Dylan Frick
- Kimon Dos Santos
Open Women
- Tarryn King
- Jaqueline De Billot
- Mishka Steyn
Legends
- Grantley Read
- = Dave Maxwell
= Gary van Rooyen
Divas
- = Cynthia Baxter
= Kim Du Venage
- Angela Whittle
Juniors
- Kimon Dos Santos
- Joshua Robertson
- Matthew Maxwell
2015 Special Achievement Award
Nominees: 1. Tarryn King for her 5th Place ISA World Champs.
- Ethan Koopmans – for his 3rd in the 14ft class in the Molokai Crossing in Hawaii.
- Dylan Frick – top 10 during the 2015 World Race Tour.
2015 Presidents Award for Service to the Sport
Nominees:
1. Lollo Wollheim – for her work as Secretary of Supsa and her timekeeping at the downwinder events.
- Gary Van Rooyen – For his overall contribution to the sport over the years.
- Peter Petersen – For his overall contribution to the sport over the years.
by Chris Couve | Apr 14, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, Waterman Legue
South African Champ Dylan Frick will be lining up against the best SUP racers in the world
In just over a month’s time, the Waterman League and World’s best Stand Up Paddle racers will return to the beautiful Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan for the Opening event of the 2016 World Series, the Victoria Cup to be held at Zushi Beach, by Hayama Harbor.
Now in our 3rd year in Japan and as we witness exponential growth for the sport in the country, we are excited to return to Zushi Beach for what will be a groundbreaking event in 2016 and set the tone for a breakout season for the World Series as a whole.
Taking place from the 13th – 15th May, the Victoria Cup will host Pro division Long distance and Sprint Racing as part of the World Series circuit, but also Pro-Am and Amateur racing, with 6km, 3km and 1km courses, not to mention youth racing and the now famous, Na Kama Kai Clinic.
Entries are now open for all divisions, with all international entries to go to: http://watermanleague.com/events/2016-victoriacup-japan and click on the entry link embedded on the event home page while local entries should enter through the Japanese SUP Industry Association.
One thing is for sure, it will be a weekend to remember and a dramatic Opening event to the 2016 season. Stay tuned to www.watermanleague.com as we build up to the 2016 Victoria Cup Japan.
by Chris Couve | Apr 12, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
It’s time to get ready ready for the next instalment of the 2016 SUPSA Race series.
The King of the Bay SUP Race, as part of the Bay Union Surfski Series, is around the corner and it’s time to get ready for some bumper SUP action through the Durban harbour.
Date: Sunday, 24th April
Time: approx. 9am
Start: Stella Canoe Club
Finish: Marine Surf Lifesaving Club
You can enter on the day at the start, so get there early or pre-enter at DUC on Thursday, 21 April, after the dice.
Approved PFDs compulsory – Bring leash in case conditions warrant it.
This is a SUPSA sanctioned race, so R50 extra on top of your entry will go to SUPSA. This race will count towards your SUPSA ranking.
Further details will be posted on www.pitchandpaddle.co.za and www.supdurbs.com as they become available.
