by Chris Couve | Feb 28, 2017 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
The Stanford River Festival
April 7 @ 5:00 pm – April 9 @ 2:00 pm
A great opportunity to mix SUP, Surf ski and Kayaking in an awesome relaxed environment. Funds raised go to the Stanford Canoe Club Development Academy.
7 – 9 April 2017
Entry Fee: R100 per paddle | R50 Under 23’s
** All events start at the bottom of King Street
There is a Saturday Stanford Market. Lots of food stalls & refreshments – cool drinks & ice cold beer. There will be a lucky draw on both Saturday & Sunday with loads of prizes ?
For accommodation bookings: http://www.stanfordinfo.co.za
Or call: 028 3410 340
For more info:
Felix: 082 492 7914
email: felix@escapegear.co.za
Gary: 082 552 3177
email: gary@coreban.com
FRIDAY:
Evening cruise to clear the cobwebs 0-5km
SATURDAY:
**Registration from 07h30 at the bottom of King Street**
10h00 MAIN EVENT FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
K1 – 15km WCC Presidents Trophy Race
K2, K3, Surf Ski -15km | SUP – 10km & 5km
Open Class | Sea Kayaks | Indians | All boats welcome | Guppies 5km
12h00: Guppy 2km
14h00: Prize-giving / Lucky draw at event start
SUNDAY:
Subject to course change due to water/weather conditions – R50 per paddle.
9h00: Stanford Hermanus 20km (Marathon Training) K1, K2
Stanford Hermanus Pursuit: 12km Tour. K1, K2, K3, Single Ski, Double Ski & SUP
12h00: Prize-giving / Lucky draw at Hermanus Yacht Club
by Chris Couve | Feb 28, 2017 | Denmark World Champs, ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing
Dear ISA Members,
The ISA is writing today to share important information regarding the upcoming 2017 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) to be held in Denmark from September 1-10th!
Please read the following information carefully and contact the ISA with any questions.
MAXIMUM TEAM SIZE AND DISCIPLINES
The ISA has decided to expand the opportunities available to women at the 2017 ISA WSUPPC by allowing the same number of entries per discipline as the men. As a result, please note that the team size has increased from 15 total athletes to 18. Subsequently we have reduced the paddleboard division to 1 athlete per gender. All changes to the team size can be seen in BOLD below.
Team Size: Equal Size for Women and Men
- 9 Men
- 9 Women
- Alternates, Team Officials and Team Supporters- no limit
Competitors Per Discipline:
- SUP Surfing: Men (2), and Women (2)
- SUP Racing Technical: Men (2), and Women (2)
- SUP Racing Distance: Men (2), and Women (2)
- SUP Sprint Race: Men (1), and Women (1)
- Paddleboard Racing Technical: Men (1), and Women (1)
- Paddleboard Racing Distance: Men (1), and Women (1)
Competitors for Special Event:
- ISA Team Paddle Relay:
- SUP Racing: Men (1), Women (1)
- Paddleboard: Men (1), Women (1)
COURSE DETAILS: Location and Distance
- SUP and Prone Distance Racing Course
- Location: Copenhagen
- Distance: approximately 18-20km
- SUP Sprint Race Course
- Location: Copenhagen
- Distance: 200m
- SUP Surfing
- Location: Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- SUP and Prone Tech Racing Course
- Location: Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- Distance: approximately 3km
- Team Paddle Relay
- Location: Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- Distance: between 400- 1000m per relay leg
**The ISA Contest Director reserves the right to make necessary changes to any course or schedule due to conditions related to the safety of competitors.
**Exact maps will be provided as soon as course details have been set
All teams are strongly encouraged to read the full event and equipment details in the current ISA Rulebook
EVENT SCHEDULE
**Subject to change by the ISA
- Tues., Aug. 29 – Thurs, Aug 31: Copenhagen
- On-Site Registration
- Managers Meeting at 7pm on Aug 31
- Fri., Sept 1: Copenhagen
- Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremony
- Sat, Sept 2: Copenhagen
- SUP and Prone Distance Races (both Men and Women)
- *Men and Women will have two different start times; one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Therefore, it WILL be possible to share racing boards between genders
- Sun., Sept 3: Copenhagen
- SUP Sprint Race (both Men and Women)
- Awards Ceremony for Distance and Sprint Races
- Buses depart Copenhagen for Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii – our Event Hosts are providing complimentary transportation to all registered athletes, team officials, and equipment from Copenhagen to Cold Hawaii (about a 5 hour drive).
- Mon., Sept 4: Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- Tues, Sept 5 – Sunday, Sept 10: Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- SUP Surfing, SUP Technical Races, Prone Technical Races, Team Relay
- Schedule TBD depending on conditions
- Closing Ceremony immediately following the final heat/race on Sunday, Sept 10
- Mon, Sept 11:
- Team buses return to Copenhagen from Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- *Buses are not expected to arrive in Copenhagen until the afternoon on Monday, Sept 11. Please plan your travel accordingly. If you need to be back earlier, you will be required to provide your own transportation.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
- SUP Surfing-No weight or length restrictions
- SUP Racing-Technical and Distance: 12’6″ and Under; no weight restrictions (see explanation below)
- Paddleboard-Technical and Distance: 12′ and Under; no weight restrictions
- All Boards:
- Single hull
- Stationary/non-correctional fins
- Fin box allowed
- Equipment is the responsibility of the teams and will be officially checked at designated times prior to its use in competition.
- Athletes must supply their own equipment.
- The ISA will provide local board transport
SUP RACING BOARD SIZE: Clarification of Decision
After examining the feedback from our ISA Members regarding preferred board size, the ISA has decided to continue the use of 12’6 SUP Racing Boards for 2017. The reasoning is as follows:
- The results of the survey of ISA Members were inconclusive and do currently reflect a preference for 14’
- Adopting 14’ would clearly favor the developed nations who have the means and resources to ship larger boards to DEN
- 12’6” boards are more suited to the wave/ocean conditions in Nr. Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
- The question of the best world-wide solution for the boards requires further study and the ISA will take active steps moving forward to review, monitor and consult the stakeholders as we look ahead to future WSUPPCs
BOARD SHIPMENT
- The ISA and Event Host strongly encourage all teams to research and coordinate necessary shipment of boards as soon as possible.
- Due to the restrictions with airlines, it is very likely that many boards will need to be cargo shipped well in advance of the event. Please look into options now.
For more details including the next steps to register, Anti-Doping, event site information, etc., please visit the ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship page on the ISA Website. (Click Here!)
We look forward to seeing you in Denmark!
Sincerely,
International Surfing Association
by Chris Couve | Feb 22, 2017 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
Canal Walk, Cape Town, South Africa – will be the venue of the 2017 SIGNATURE CENTURY CITY SUP CHALLENGE – as the countries top water sports athletes battle it out for the prestigious national SUPSA event race title. Don’t miss a fun family event with a touch of world class competition with something for everyone.
Entry Fee: R50 for 1.5km Fun Paddle | R100 for 10km SUPSA Event
Registration: 7am – 8am and start at 9am
Venue: Canal Walk, Half Moon Bay, Century City, Cape Town
Entries: Enter Online before 25th Feb to receive free Goodie Bag
Enter and stand a chance to WIN some big prizes in the lucky draw.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
ALL LEVELS – Whether you are Pro, Amateur or beginner this is for you.
EQUIPMENT & GEAR PROVIDED:
Some equipment will be available and provided on a first come first served basis.
XXL & Dragon inflatable SUP racing boards to be provided by RED.
Please check the SUPSA rule book for all National race details.
WEBSITE:
http://www.signaturesurf.com/wordpress/
EVENT ORGANISER:
Ivan van Vuuren: ivan@signaturesurf.com
by Chris Couve | Feb 7, 2017 | Denmark World Champs, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing
SUPSA hereby invites applications for the Management Team (Manager and Coach) for the 2017 South African Team to compete at the ISA World Stand Up Paddleboarding and Paddleboarding Championships to be held in Denmark from 1 – 10 September 2017.
This is a unique opportunity to participate as a team member in a unique competitive celebration of the sport of paddleboarding with the world’s best athletes at a truly world class international sports event.
SA SUP Team getting excited at Registration at Fiji Worlds Champs last November
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following key areas:
Team Coach:
The Coach will assume overall responsibility for Team training, conditioning, performance and motivation both prior to, and during, the event. The candidate should ideally thus be able to demonstrate ability working:
- with elite athletes, preferably with competition and/or coaching experience at national or international surfing and/or paddle racing events.
- within a team dynamic in an intensely competitive team event environment
Team Manager:
The Manager will assume overall responsibility for managing the team including the responsibility for budgeting, expenditure and fundraising, as well as liaison with and reporting to SUPSA. The candidate should ideally thus be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out the following responsibilities:
- successfully manage a large team of athletes and support staff in a major event environment over a 2 week period.
- plan and implement all team logistics prior to departure and during the event.
- successfully liaise with the local and international media and manage the teams social media presence
- manage communication between athletes, management and event officials while fostering team spirit and managing team discipline.
The persons appointed to both positions:
- Will be awarded full Protea colours.
- Must be South African residents, with either a SA passport or ID.
- Are required to fund the costs of their own trip to the extent that team fundraising does not cover the costs of travel and accommodation.
If you’d like the SUPSA National Team Selection Committee to consider you for either position please submit your application with a CV to Dave Maxwell at vicepresident@supsa.org.za.
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2017.
Dual Location Highlights Innovative Format for ISA SUP Worlds Event
SA Vice President and three-time Technical Race Gold Medalist, Casper Steinfath, will welcome the SUP Technical Races and SUP Surfing to his home of Cold Hawaii. Photo: ISA / Ben Reed
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed today that Vorupør and Copenhagen will co-host the 2017 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship in Denmark on 1-10 September 2017 in an innovative format that will see the SUP Surfing and Technical Race events in Vorupør and the Distance Racing events right in the heart of Copenhagen.
Read the official ISA Press Release here…
by Chris Couve | Dec 13, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
“Welcome to the 2016 Signature Summer Games – Powered By 7 Stars Energy Drinks. A unique event created to highlight style, creativity, originality, in a fun competitive environment for all ages.”
by Chris Couve | Oct 25, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
Paddle 4 Presents was founded in 2013 as a fun SUP Charity Drive in aid of the Redcross Children’s Hospital. Bring R50 & a wrapped present (stating BOY or GIRL & age) to enter and paddle OR just as a donation. All proceeds & presents will get delivered to the Redcross children by Santa himself at Christmas.
Paddle 4 Presents Cape Town 2016
- Venue: SUP Cape Town, V&A Waterfront
- Date: Thursday, 17th November
- Time: From 5pm
- Entry Fee: R50 and a toy/ gift/ educational book/ stationary
- Lucky draw prizes includes SUP’s, paddles and more
Please contact Greg Bertish for more information: greg@truebluetravel.co.za or call 082 454 0398
Paddle 4 Presents Johannesburg 2016
- Venue: Dabulamanzi Canoe Club, Emmarentia Dam
- Date: Saturday, 19th November
- Time: Race 3pm – reg from 2 pm
- Entry Fee: R50 and a toy/ gift/ educational book/ stationary
- Starboard Free Demos from 1:30pm
- Lucky draw prizes includes a GoPro and more
Please contact Dave Marriner for more information: dmarriner@mweb.co.za or call 082 735 2661
