10 Things You Need To Know About The ISA World Stand UP Paddle & Paddleboard Championships

10 Things You Need To Know About The ISA World Stand UP Paddle & Paddleboard Championships

by | May 7, 2015 | Sayulita World Champs, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing

 

 

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The 10 things you need to know about the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship are:

10 Things You Need To Know About The ISA World Stand UP Paddle & Paddleboard Championships

Fernando Stalla, Member of Team Mexico, SUP surfing at his home break of Sayulita, Mexico. Photo: Ed Dorsett/Wicked Fotos

 

1. The Event
The ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will gather the world’s best SUP Racers, SUP Surfers, and Paddleboarders to compete in an International Teams competition.

It is an “Olympic Style” event – teams compete for medals and the honor of representing their countries. The excellence of competition reaches its highest level as each participant defends his or her country’s flag.

2. The Venue
Sayulita is a quaint, coastal village about 25 miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, with a population of approximately 5,000.

Summer temperatures in Sayulita average 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with high humidity and chances of rain.

Punta Sayulita is a rock/reef bottom break that is fed sand by a river-mouth, offering up right and left waves to surf.

3. The Competition
The ISA WSUPPC is an annual competition that will visit Mexico for the first time, and will feature defending Gold Medalists and up-and-coming athletes from around the world.

 

Lina Augaitis competirá por el Equipo de Canada para defender su Medalla de Oro en la Carrera SUP de Distancia. Foto: ISA/Rommel Gonzales

Lina Augaitis competirá por el Equipo de Canada para defender su Medalla de Oro en la Carrera SUP de Distancia. Foto: ISA/Rommel Gonzales

 

4. The History
The ISA is Surfing’s World Governing Authority as recognized by the International Olympic Committee since 1995. The ISA first held the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in 2012, in Miraflores, Peru and again in 2013.

During the 2014 ISA WSUPPC that took place in Granada and La Boquita, Nicaragua, the Australian Team won 11 Individual Medals and the Team Relay Gold Medal, awarding them the overall World Team Championship for the third consecutive year.

5. The Mission
The ISA’s mission is to develop Surfing and SUP globally. The 2015 edition of the World Championship was brought to Mexico to further develop the sport in the country. The ISA’s mission is fulfilled through annual World Championships, membership development, educational programs, scholarship distribution and working towards Surfing and SUP’s inclusion in the Olympic Games.

 

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Tahiti’s Poenaiki Raioha will return to the 2015 ISA WSUPPC to defend his 2014 Gold Medal in SUP Surfing. Photo: ISA/Michael Tweddle

 

6. The Numbers
More than 300 SUP Surfers, SUP Racers, Paddleboarders and Team Officials from 27 countries will participate in the event. It will feature the following divisions with the maximum number of competitors per country in parenthesis:

SUP Surfing: Men (2), Woman (1)
SUP Racing Technical: Men (2), Woman (1)
SUP Racing Distance: Men (2), Woman (1)
Paddleboard Racing Technical: Man (1), Woman (1)
Paddleboard Racing Distance: Man (1), Woman (1)
Paddle Team Relay: (4 athletes per team)
SUP Racing: Man (1), Woman (1)
Paddleboard: Man (1), Woman (1)

7. The Schedule
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship Opening Ceremony will officially take place on May 10th, 2015 in Sayulita, Mexico, with the Parade of the Nations and the Sands of the World Ceremony.

The Parade of Nations is a colorful and energy-filled event, complete with teams chanting, flags waving and locals cheering who come out to watch the celebration.

The Sands of the World Ceremony symbolizes the true fraternal spirit that bonds all members of the global surfing tribe. The union of the countries in this Ceremony is symbolized through the mixing of the sands from the shores of all participating International Delegations, showcasing the ISA’s desire for a better and peaceful world.

Full Schedule Below (Subject to change according to local conditions):

Friday, May 8th
Press Conference 11am

Sunday, May 10th
Opening Ceremony 5pm

Monday, May 11th
First Day of Competition – SUP Surfing

Tuesday, May 12th
Long Distance Women Finals (SUP and Paddleboard)

Wednesday, May 13th
Long Distance Men Finals (SUP and Paddleboard)

Thursday, May 14th
SUP Surfing

Friday, May 15th
Technical Race Qualifying

Saturday, May 16th
SUP Surfing Finals & Team Relay

Sunday, May 17
Technical Race Finals
Team Relay Finals
Closing Ceremony

8. The Expectation
Traditional SUP and Paddleboard powerhouse teams like Australia, USA, France and Brazil have confirmed their participation in the World Championship.

In addition, new teams will have a presence including Hawaii, Holland and the US Virgin Islands.

9. The Growth
The ISA WSUPPC has witnessed explosive growth since the inaugural event in 2012. This World Championship has nearly tripled from 105 to more than 300 participants and grown from 17 to 27 countries.

10. Past Champions

2014 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:

Overall Team Champion – Australia

Men’s SUP Surfing – Poenaiki Raioha (TAH)

Women’s SUP Surfing – Emmy Merrill (USA)

Men’s SUP Technical Race – Casper Steinfath (DEN)

Women’s SUP Technical Race – Shakira Westdorp (AUS)

Team Relay – Australia

Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Rhys Burrows (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

Men’s SUP Long Distance Race – Titouan Puyo (FRA)

Women’s SUP Long Distance Race – Lina Augaitis (CAN)

Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Rhys Burrows (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

 

2013 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:

Overall Team Champion – Australia

Men’s SUP Surfing – Sean Poynter (USA)

Women’s SUP Surfing – Nicole Pacelli (BRA)

Men’s SUP Technical Race – Casper Steinfath (DEN)

Women’s SUP Technical Race – Angela Jackson (AUS)

Team Relay – Australia

Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Lincoln Dews (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

Men’s SUP Long Distance Race – Jamie Mitchell (AUS)

Women’s SUP Long Distance Race – Angela Jackson (AUS)

Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Brad Gaul (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

 

2012 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:

Overall Team Champion – Australia

Men’s SUP Surfing – Antoine Delpero (FRA)

Women’s SUP Surfing – Emmy Merrill (USA)

Men’s SUP Technical Race – Travis Grant (AUS)

Women’s SUP Technical Race – Brandi Baksic (USA)

Team Relay – Australia

Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Brad Gaul (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

Men’s SUP Long Distance Race – Jamie Mitchell (AUS)

Women’s SUP Long Distance Race – Brandi Baksic (AUS)

Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Brad Gaul (AUS)

Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race – Jordan Mercer (AUS)

 

Credits: Original article from International Surfing Association – www.isasurf.org

 

2015 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

2015 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

by | Apr 29, 2015 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing

The South African Stand Up Paddling & Prone Paddleboard team departs for Sayulita, Mexico on Monday 4th of May to take on the world’s best. This will be the 4th running of the World Championships, where South Africa has previously won a bronze medal in 2012 and silver in 2013 in the overall team event. Australia, USA and France along with Mexico carry the pressure, while South Africa are also seen as contenders for a podium position once again. The late entry of the Hawaiian team will put added pressure on the SA boys and girls to perform at their best. The event encompasses two sports, namely stand up paddleboarding which comprises of three disciplines – wave riding, technical racing, in and out of the surf and an 18km long distance race. Prone paddling, which has traditionally always been a lifesaving event, takes up the other spot.

 

Ethan & Mishka

On the individual front, seasoned campaigner Justin Bing from Noordhoek (now residing in Durban) will be searching for that elusive final, after making it to the semi’s three years running. He is joined by Tom and Tarryn King who have produced outstanding results in SA as well as in California at the end of last year. World Junior SUP racing champions Dylan Frick and Ethan Koopmans have stepped up into the Open division and are ready for the big names in world SUP. Joining them in the racing are young guns Mishka Steyn, Wade Keet and Joshua Robertson. Our two prone paddlers, Jayden Alfred-Loots and Anna Notten boast multiple SA titles and the latter has on two previous occasions won silver medals at this event. Watch out for live streaming of the event from 10th-17th May. Details to appear on the team’s facebook page – SA SUP Team as well as on their website www.supsa.org.za
Photo’s – Melissa Clark

Ethan Koopmans (Melkbos) leads the field in a recent XOTB technical in’s & out’s event race in Tableview.
The SA SUP Team hard at work during a team-building session.

 

Tarryn King (Kirstenhof) sprints to the finish line ahead of the field in the recent XOTB technical in’s & out’s event held in Tableview.

Aloha
Gary Van Rooyen
2015 SA SUP & Prone Team Coach

 

King Of The Bay SUP Fun this Week, Durban

King Of The Bay SUP Fun this Week, Durban

by | Apr 21, 2015 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing

King Of The Bay SUP Fun starts this Thursday! If you’re going to be in town this week, come visit DUC this Thursday from 4pm onwards.

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The SUP Durbs! Club have moved their regular Thursday evening TT from King Fisher down to the DUC Club where they will be doing the regular surf ski dice that happens there, which starts at 5:30pm. Registration for King Of The Bay Surfski (& SUP) Race will be taking part from 4:00pm onwards.

 

The SUP Durbs Committee members will be available if anyone needs any assistance in getting to start lines or any other race related questions.

 

Please contact Bruce Clarke should you require any more information: bruce@atlanticindian.net

 

Don’t forget your lifejackets, these are compulsory.

 

Directions to DUC:

Bay Union SUP Race 1  Photo’s:

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SUP Racer: Justin Bing | Photo Credits: Antony Grote ~ www.anthonygrote.com

Bay Union Surfski Series - SUP

SUP Racer: Dean Bottcher | Photo Credits: Antony Grote ~ www.anthonygrote.com

Bay Union Surfski Series - SUP

SUP Racer: Shane Chipps | Photo Credits: Antony Grote ~ www.anthonygrote.com

Bay Union Surfski Series - SUP

SUP Racer: Grantly Read | Photo Credits: Antony Grote ~ www.anthonygrote.com

Bay Union Surfski Series - SUP

SUP Racer: Stephen Lawson | Photo Credits: Antony Grote ~ www.anthonygrote.com

Photo Credits: Anthony Grote Photography

ISA Worlds: Can Team South Africa Reclaim Their Former Glory In Mexico?

ISA Worlds: Can Team South Africa Reclaim Their Former Glory In Mexico?

by | Apr 15, 2015 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing

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SUPRacer.com – We’ve got more ISA Worlds team news for you today, with South Africa introducing a solid all round lineup. The South Africans have been one of the star performers in past editions of the Worlds, famously finishing runner-up to Australia in 2013 to compliment their third place finish in 2012. The 2014 team wasn’t a complete squad, which saw them drop down the rankings, however this year they’ll be back with an (almost) complete lineup and in search of former glories.

Team South Africa was actually announced last month, but I missed the story at the time. And besides, now it fits in with the team-a-day news cycle that we’ve somehow gotten caught in.

South Africa is a well-known paddling/surfing mecca. If you follow our excellent South Africa correspondent, Peter Petersen, you’ll know how insanely good the downwind runs are on the Western Cape. You’ll also know that the country is home to a few world class paddlers.

So let’s take a closer look at the 2015 Team South Africa…

Team South Africa @ the 2015 Worlds

Men’s SUP Racing
Dylan Frick (course race)
Ethan Koopmans (distance race)
Wade Keet (course race)
Joshua Robertson (distance race)

Women’s SUP Racing
Mishka Steyn (course + distance)

Men’s SUP Surfing
Justin Bing
Thomas King

Women’s SUP Surfing
Tarryn King (née Kyte)

Men’s Prone Paddleboarding
Jayden Loots (course + distance)
second prone paddler spot still to be filled

Women’s Prone Paddleboarding
Anna Notten (course + distance)

Team Management
Candace Hurn – Manager
Gary van Rooyen – Coach
James Raaff – Medical Support

 

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Dylan Frick (white) alongside Denmark’s Casper Steinfath at the last year’s Worlds

 

The men’s SUP racing division is a mix of youth, more youth and experience. All four of these guys are still youngsters, though Dylan Frick is already a veteran of the team while Ethan Koopmans returns for the second year in a row. Joining them are debutantes Wade Keet, a quick-sprinting young kid that’ll contest the course race with Dylan, and Joshua Robertson, a very promising downwind talent that’ll race alongside Ethan in the distance event.

It’ll be tough for these lads to snag a medal against the likes of Danny/Connor/Titou/Zane/Mo/Casper/Slater/etc in the field, however a spirited fight will see upsets of the more well-known names and could easily push them inside the Top 10 of each race. Ethan in particular will be a dark horse in the distance race if there are any bumps on offer – this guy has been unbeatable in Cape Town’s famous Downwind Dash Series in recent times.

Ethan is also famous for having started last year’s distance race standing up but finishing as a prone paddler: The youngster snapped his paddle at a critical moment, just as he and Dylan were surging back to the main pack. It was a heartbreaking way to end your race, but Ethan carried it in his stride, paddled the rest of the way home laying down and still crossed the finish line with a smile.

As a bonus, having four SUP racing guys allows each athlete to focus 100% on their one event. These guys can all push themselves to the brink without having to worry about being too exhausted for the next race.

 

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Dylan Frick and Ethan Koopmans lead the chase pack during last year’s distance race

 

The sole women’s rep is Mishka Steyn, who just like Ethan has dominated the Cape Town series over the past year or two. We haven’t really seen Mishka on the international stage though, so the youngster, who is also overcoming a recent injury, is a bit of an unknown quantity.

Along with a few very solid SUP racers, Team South Africa has plenty of experience in the SUP surfing event. However the brightest star and best medal chance is definitely the women’s prone paddler Anna Notten.

I had a front row seat watching Anna give Australia’s unbeatable Jordie Mercer a big scare at the 2013 event. If Anna can once again feature on the prone podium twice (and I’m almost certain she will), it’ll give South Africa a massive boost on the overall teams leaderboard. It’ll also make them very competitive in the all important Team Relay, which caps off the Championship and goes a long way in determining final team placings.

 

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Mishka Steyn will make her debut for Team South Africa at the 2015 ISA Worlds in Mexico

 

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2015 SUPSA Sanctioned Calendar

2015 SUPSA Sanctioned Calendar

by | Apr 3, 2015 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing

SUPSA is pleased to announce the events which will make up the 2015 SUPSA Sanctioned Calendar for Race and Wave Series.

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SUP RACE 

1) COREBAN SUMMER SERIES 2014 (COMPLETED)

2) KING OF THE BAY DURBAN -KZN – 27 April 2015 (COMPLETED)

3) ZINKWAZI -KZN – BY STARBOARD – 14 JUNE 2015 (COMPLETED)

4) SUP DURBS! PRO – DURBAN -KZN 10-12 JULY 2015 – ENTER HERE

5) J-BAY WINTER FEST – JEFFREY’S BAY -18 JULY 2015 – CANCELLED

6) MARINER’S WHARF RETURN BY SUP CAPETOWN -HOUT BAY – WP- 15-16 AUGUST ( 2 DAY WINDOW DUE TO WEATHER)

7) EMMARENTIA DAM BY STARBOARD – GAUTENG -5 SEPTEMBER

8) PILI PILI RACE – WITSANDS- WP 26-27 SEPTEMBER

IF ALL RACES TAKE PLACE BEST 5 RESULTS OUT OF 8 WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE SUPSA RANKINGS.
IF FOR SOME UNFORESEEN REASON ( WEATHER , EVENT ORGANIZER …..) A RACE IS CANCELLED THE BEST 4 RESULTS OUT OF 7 OR 6 RACES WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE SUPSA RANKINGS

 

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2015 SUPSA Sanctioned Calendar

 

1) COREBAN SUMMER SERIES 2014 COMPLETED

2) DURBAN Surf CARNIVAL – DURBAN -KZN 10-12 JULY 2015 ( The event organiser has not yet received confirmation of sponsorship from the City of Durban , if this is not forthcoming, SUP DURBS CLUB have undertaken to run this event on the same dates at a venue to be confirmed )

3) SA CHAMPS – CAPE TOWN – 24-26 JULY

THE BEST 2 RESULTS WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE SUPSA RANKINGS

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SA TEAM SELECTION FOR 2016, SECTION 5.13 OF THE SUPSA RULE BOOKS WILL APPLY, (WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM https://supsa.org.za/supsa-rule-books.html)

5.13 SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM QUALIFYING CRITERIA
5.13.1 Competitors in the Open Men’s and Open Women’s division will be eligible to qualify for selection for the national team to compete in the annual ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships.

5.13.2 Eligibility Criteria for qualification for selection for the national team :
a) Holder of a valid South African Passport;
b) Availability at the time of ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships;
c) Ability to fund participation in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships;
d) Written Permission of the parent or guardian to be considered for selection If an eligible competitor is under the age of 18.

5.13.3 Position on the final SUPSA Open Division Title points rankings for a particular year shall determine the order in which team members are considered for selection for the National Team for the following year. SUPSA shall also take into account other relevant criteria when selecting the national team, such as international results, and each athletes attitude and potential as well as taking transformation objectives into account.

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the SUPSA TEAM