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
by Chris Couve | Oct 3, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
The biggest cash purse Stand Up Paddle Race on the African continent should surely be the toughest too? Well, on 24 September 2016 that was pretty much how things went down in Witsand at the Breede River Mouth.
PiliPili Adventure Center and Restaurant hosted the 4th Annual Whale of a Race where for the first time ever there was a R10 000 cash prize for both the mens and womens open category. The 8km race took the athletes down-river towards the ocean, across the mouth of the mighty Breede and back again. As if that’s not enough, Witsand lived up thoroughly to it’s reputation by adding a 20 knot Westerly wind to the mix. That was fun for the first leg with the wind at their backs, but needless to say the finish line would not be reached easily laying directly up-wind.
The event, which every year is in part an NSRI fundraiser, had the Sea Rescue team very busy this year. What in previous years was more of a visual presence for them turned into a rather active operational exercise. The crossing of the river mouth was a particularly grueling ordeal with waves approaching from the East and a big Westerly blowing in the opposite direction. Standing up on the narrow race boards was a bit like balancing on a toothpick and tested the athletes to the max.
From all over the country 34 contestants entered and should all be commended for guts and determination. First across the line was Dylan Frick with a time of 42 minutes and 39 seconds. This was the 3rd time in 4 years that Dylan took first prize, a testament to the talent of the 21 year old. Second across the line was Thomas King (48:07) and 3rd was Kimon Dos Santos (48:43).
First lady across the line was Tarryn King with an amazing 53:19. Second and Third respectively went to the KwaZulu-Natal team of Jackie de Billot (57:07) and Lande Williamson (58:29).
First Legend (over 45) was Rory Smyth (49:26) and first Diva (over 45) was Monika Wohlgemuth (1:12:43). For the Juniors we had Henco Scholtz (53:07) and Groms (under 12) Levi Mayes who came in at 1:16:00.
There was an amazing spitbraai with Live music to end of the day. Master braaier and NSRI member Attie Gunter treated the guests and locals alike to his speciality lamb which has also become quite a tradition at the Whale of a Race.
A big thank you to all who took part, the NSRI, the town of Witsand, and all the sponsors: Vanhunks Boarding, Jakkalsvlei, Mystic, Rider Bargains, Breede River Lodge, Breedezicht lifestyle Estate, Solrxsa, Xpression On The Beach and South African Breweries.
See you next year!
