Coreban Summer Series 2015 Is Here

Coreban Summer Series 2015 Is Here

The Coreban Summer Series 2015, is one of the only Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) events of it’s kind, it is not only South Africa’s oldest running SUP contest but is also the largest.

 

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The Coreban Summer Series started in 2009 and has grown from strength to strength over the years, from the organization to the level of the participants, across all the disciplines. The contest attracts riders from across the country as well as abroad, and marks the start of the SUPSA 2016 Racing and Wave Tour. The highest ranked participants at the end of the Tour are eligible for South African Team Selection.

 

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What makes the Coreban Summer Series so popular is that it is a multidisciplinary SUP event that comprises of SUP Surfing and SUP Racing, so there is not only individual category placing’s, but overall pacing’s as well, in order to determine the best all rounded Paddler’s, and bragging rights for the winners.

 

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This year is the first year the event will not take place in Big Bay, and we will run it in False Bay with the Wave Riding taking place at Muizenberg, and is generally the most competitive division. Participants are divided up into heats of 3-5 SUP’ers where they surf against each other for points, more points are given to the SUP’ers who perform the most radical maneuver’s on a wave within the specified time limit, the two riders in each heat with the highest points move onto the next round, until only 4 remain in the final. Some standouts in the past years and guys and girls that are sure to turn heads in this years competition are, Justin Bing, Tom King, Greg Bertish, Brandon Ribbink, Kimon Dos Santos, Nick Walker, and Grantley Read. While In the Ladies division our eyes will be on Tarryn King, Penny Stement and Tammy Robarts. Our biggest division in the Wave Riding event is the Social Davison, which is for those paddler’s new to Competition and that have not been SUP’ing for too long.

 

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For the racing we will move to Fish Hoek, the first race is the Technical race which is modeled on the BOP (Battle of the Paddle) and now PPG (Paddle Pacific Games), this is a highly exciting spectator race as there is lots of action close to shore, the race can be anywhere from 2-6km in length and involves the paddlers to paddle in and out through the surf and around a series of buoys, and it aloso usually involves a short beach run. Having the race run through the surf opens exterior forces to change the outcomes as the paddlers can use waves to their advantage, but in turn can also be taken advantage of.

 

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The Second Race is a long distance and for this time of year with the South East wind in Cape Town we are expecting to have a Downwind race, from Millers Point to Fish Hoek, roughly 11km. here the riders will use wind generated waves or bumps to “fly” across the finish line first. This is fast becoming one of the more popular elements of SUP, and by many is regarded as the most fun, but be cautious the correct safety precautions should be followed at all times (see http://xpressiononthebeach.com/downwind-safety/ )

At the end of the three days, after hours of sunburn, smiles and hi fives, the results are tallied and the overall and individual winners are announced, tears are spilled along with beers as we close down another event. We cant wait for this one, and hope you are just as excited, for more info please check out the FB event or give us a ring on 021 709 0596.

The SUP Club Classic 2015, V&A Waterfront

The SUP Club Classic 2015, V&A Waterfront

Hey SUP CLUBS,

 

We’re sure you are all extremely busy with last minute training, in preparation for this weeks SUP Club Classic

 

If you have not entered your teams, click here for the online registration…

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
SUP Club Classic V&A Waterfront
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SUP Club Classic V&A Waterfront
Become An Official SUP Instructor with ISA Accreditation

Become An Official SUP Instructor with ISA Accreditation

 

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So what does the SUP Instructor Course entail?

Participants are assessed in the following areas and marked as “competent” or “not yet competent”. If marked as not yet competent it affords them the opportunity to be re assessed in that category.

 

  • Venue Analysis – identify appropriate Learn to SUP venue, Identifying and Listing inherent dangers in and around this location, identifying safe entry and exit points for learners, Identifying key hazards specific to the designated location and completing a venue analysis worksheet including detailed diagram. (for wave riding SUP and flat water SUP)
  • Lesson Planning Assessment Sheet- develop appropriate lesson aims, breaking sessions down into drills appropriate to session requirements, sequencing activities appropriately, including timing of activities, ensuring that the session plan is inclusive of all Stand Up Paddlers, identifying safety issues and strategies for the activities and adequately completing the lesson plan sheet.
  • Lesson Delivery – deliver a professionally run SUP lesson (both flat water and wave riding) fulfilling all the SSA and ISA Lesson requirements (done in pairs during the course).
  • Surfing Skills Assessment – Participants need to be competent in the ocean and on the flat water. Must be able to paddle, negotiate through oncoming waves, take off on unbroken waves, complete a basic bottom turn, ride forehand and backhand, exit the wave safely and return to shore in a safe manner.
  • Topic Discussion – Must have the ability to select a topic and talk for 2 minutes with confidence, knowledge and authority on the subject.
  • Self-assessment and peer assessment – Provide constructive feedback on conduct during the lesson as coach. As well as provide constructive feedback from lesson as student. (including strengths, weaknesses, self reflection etc)
  • Complete 20 logged hours coaching using the SSA or ISA technique (to be completed under an already qualified ISA or SSA SUP instructor)

 

Complete a Level 1 in First Aid.

 

As the course is weather dependent, a window period has been set aside from Monday 9th November through to Friday 13th November and it will run over the best 2 days period (approximately 16 hours total).

 

Please contact Lollo via email should you be interested – media@supsa.org.za

Izzi Gomez secures her 2nd World Title at the US Open of Stand Up Paddling

Izzi Gomez secures her 2nd World Title at the US Open of Stand Up Paddling

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Huntington Beach has become a memorable destination for the young Champion Izzi Gomez (Starboard), having secured her first World Title here last year in advance of the final event, and once again this year, proving the be the place she secures her second.

 

She wasn’t in a heat when she won, although she did prove victorious over Sophia Bartlow in the semi finals to earn her place in the Finals here at the US Open. She was in fact watching the second semi finals on the beach as Candice Appleby (Infinity) was knocked out by the on form Mariko Strickland (Naish) from Kauai, an act that would secure Izzi’s position as this year’s World Champion prior to the event’s completion. Check out the highlights from today’s competition by CLICKING HERE

So a big congratulations go out to this phenomenal young athlete as she continues to wow the world with her skill and personality, notching up another World Title at such a young age.

However, knowing Izzi, she will not be happy until the job is done, so she will be wanting to finish on a high here at the US Open of Stand Up Paddling. Make sure to watch her in action tomorrow morning for the dramatic final heat against Mariko Strickland as it all comes down to the wire here at the US Open and LIVE at www.watermanleague.com

 

Mariko Strickland puts on a stellar performance to make it all the way to the finals that will take place tomorrow morning

 

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Mariko Strickland (Naish) from Kauai has without doubt been the dark horse of this year’s US Open of Stand Up Paddling, passing through the rounds under the radar and putting on a series of strong performances that have gotten her all the way to the Finals.

Along the way, she has taken out many of the sport’s leading names, with the last scalp perhaps the most significant where she took down one of the principal Title Contenders and on form surfers of the event, Candice Appleby (Infinity) from right here in California. This win was particularly significant given that it was enough to allow Izzi Gomez (Starboard) to secure the 2015 World Title, not to mention the prestige and excitement of reaching the Finals for Mariko herself.

Mariko has great momentum, is full recovered from her injury of late last year, and has proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with here on the global stage. She will be looking to secure her first event win on the World Tour here in Huntington as it all comes down to the wire in the final morning of competition.

Check out the highlights from today’s competition by CLICKING HERE and make sure to join us for the conclusion of this dramatic Women’s US Open Surfing event LIVE from 7:30am at www.watermanleague.com

Whale Of A Race R15K SUP Race Results – September 2015

Witsand SUP race – September 2015 +/- 7km course
Position: Name: Time:
1 Dylan Frick 00:42:20
2 Chris Couve 00:45:00
3 Kimon Dos Santos 00:46:04
4 Rory Smyth 00:47:19
5 Matt Maxwell 00:49:02
6 Michael Oxley 00:50:43
7 Dave Maxwell 00:50:59
8 Guy Bubb 00:51:58
9 Shayne Chipps 00:52:16
10 Joshua Robertson 00:52:23
11 Jackie de Billot 00:55:07
12 Craig Girdleston 00:57:16
13 Grant Donald 01:01:30
14 Graham Kirk 01:03:03
15 Lande Williamson 01:03:53
16 Mishka Steyn 01:04:45
17 Emmy Ruddock 01:09:57
18 Craig Mincer 01:14:42
19 Clinton Santilon 01:15:10
20 Nick King 01:21:20
21 Bruce Johnston 01:25:38
22 Danny Greeff 01:26:23
23 Jolene Harris 01:35:48
24 Lollo Wollheim 01:36:01
25 Ellene Smyth 01:46:13
25 Jen Koopmans 01:46:13
Cameron Tripney DNF
Caroline Hossack DNF
Sieko Skrzypczak DNF