Century City Red Paddle 10km National SUP Race – 13 March 2016

by Chris Couve | Mar 16, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing

Century City Red Paddle 10km National SUP Race – 13 March 2016

1. Chris Couve Elite mens 1^st                                                                                                 55’49”
2. Dylan Frick Elite mens 2^nd                                                                                              57’06
3. Tom King Elite mens 3^rd                                                                                              59’25
4. Rory Smyth                                     Legends 1^st                                                                  59’26
5. Shayne Chipps Elite mens                                                                                                     1:00’38
6. Pete Petersen                                     Legends 2^nd                                                              1:02’44
7. Cameron Green Elite mens                                                                                                     1:02’51
8. Guy Bubb Elite mens                                                                                                     1:02’51
9. Adrian v Varik                                     Legends 3^rd                                                                1:03’05
10. Jacqui le Court d V                                                                         Elite ladies 1^st                       1:04’45
11. Tarryn King                                                                         Elite ladies 2^nd                     1:04’52
12. Matt Maxwell Junior men 1^st                                                                                              1:06’06
13. Cameron Tripney Junior men 2^nd                                                                                            1:06’07
14. Craig Girdlestone Elite mens                                                                                                      1:06’11
15. Dave Maxwell                                     Legends                                                                       1:06’18
16. Grant Robertson Elite mens                                                                                                      1:08’51
17. Steve Tripney                                     Legends                                                                       1:09’14
18. Landi Williamson                                                                         Elite ladies 3^rd                      1:08’17
19. Henco Scholtz Junior men 3^rd                                                                                           1:09’24
20. Bruce Page mens                                                                                                                 1:13’43
21. Monica W                                     Diva 1^st                                                                          1:13’46
22. Emi Ruddock                                                                         ladies                                        1:14’50
23. Jo M                                                                         ladies                                        1:16’35
24. Drew Murphy mens                                                                                                                 1:20’55

Red Paddle Century City 10km National SUP Race

by Chris Couve | Mar 16, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing

The Red Paddle Century City 10km National SUP race was successfully completed on a windy, overcast and cool day this past Sunday the 13^th March in the natural canals of Century City around Intaka Island. The 10km SUPSA sanctioned elite race was followed by a shortened 2km fun paddle.

The main 10km race saw 27 of the country’s top paddlers competing for a first prize of R 5,000.00 in each of the two elite classes and valuable National qualifying points. The cool race conditions proved to be tougher than anticipated with a brisk breeze turning into a stiff head wind on the Canal Walk ‘there and back’ section due to the wind contouring and accelerating around the buildings. The men’s race was decided on the upwind section of this Canal Walk section and Chris Couve managed to break Dylan Frick’s tough challenge at the beginning of the 3^rd lap of the 3,3 km course. The ladies race was decided further around the course on the last lap when Jacqui Le Cort De Billot broke Tarryn King’s spirited challenge to win by a short distance. The Legends class was well won by Rory Smyth who finished a competitive fourth overall just behind Tom King in third overall. The junior class was won by Matthew Maxwell who was chased all the way by young Cameron Tripney who just finished second in the junior boys class. The divas race was won by Monika Welmoed. Unfortunately no junior girls competed in the main event.

The shortened, due to the wind, 2km fun paddle attracted over 50 paddlers which was commendable considering the less than ideal weather conditions. The open ‘come and try SUP’ day in association with the Century City SUP club held on the Saturday prior to the race day also attracted over 80 first time paddlers.

The well received event would not have been able to have been run without the hosting of the event by Century City and the assistance of their excellent administrative and technical services teams. Century City also supplied the R 15,000.00 cash prizes for the elite men’s and ladies top three finishers which were also well received.

Besides Century City, Red Paddle would like to thank the other co-sponsors, which also contributed to the successful completion of the event and contributed give – away’ s and prizes worth around    R 50,000.00, and they are

• Cape Union Mart
• Coreban SUP
• Boga SUP
• Vita Coco drinks
• Powerade
• Crystal Towers Hotel
• Intaka Island
• Century City SUP for assisting with registration and time-keeping

We are convinced that this successful running of the first National SUP event of the calendar year will continue to grow and contribute to the overall growth SUP in South Africa for years to come.

Words: Paolo Lupini for RED Paddle Co., RSA | Pics: Maz Tissink

Century City 10km SUP Race brought to you by RED Paddle Co.

by Chris Couve | Feb 20, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing

Join Red Paddle Co. at the Century City 10km SUP Race, social paddling and fun SUP day. Red Paddle Co. will have boards available for use during the course of the day. Lots of entertainment for both the kids and adults so it will make for a great family day out. Registration takes place at Intaka Island, Century City… look out for the directional signage. Food and beverages available at the sports club. See more info in race poster and below.

*The main 10km event is the second SUPSA sanction event in the 2016 race calendar

We look forward to seeing you there,

Paolo Lupini, for RED Paddle Co. South Africa

Stand Up paddling 10km SUPSA Sanctioned Race and 3km SUP fun paddle.

Date: Sunday 13th March

Race Start Time: 9am (10km) and 10:30am (3km)

Location: Intake Island (see Google Map below)

Registration: from 7:30am

Entrance fee: R100 for 1om SUPSA Sanctioned Race and R50 for 3km funpaddle

For more info, please contact the race organisers – RED Paddle Co.: john@redpaddle.co.za or visit www.centurycity.co.za

LOTS OF FAMILY FUN, FOOD AND GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

RACE ENTRY FORM:

Save/ download the attached race entry form, completed and submit back to John Sijen: john@redpaddle.co.za with POP.

2016 SUPSA Ranking Series

by Chris Couve | Feb 17, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing

SUPSA is pleased to release the 2016 SUPSA Ranking Series in both the Race and Surf Series.

SUPSA has decided to end this years series with the 2016 Coreban Summer Series in December. So for this year only 2 Coreban Summer Series events will be in the 2016 series. SUPSA will update the status of these events as and when they are made known by event organises. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead with many new face making their appearance on the competitive scene this year. Look out for plenty of local events that will be coming your way this year, get down to your weekly events and meet other water warriors and enjoy the glide.

Happy paddling,

Bruce Johnston

SUPSA President | on behalf of SUPSA

SUPSA Race Series Events:

1. 2015 Corban Summer Series Cape Town – completed. See results here…
2. Century City Red Paddle 10km – Cape Town, 13th March – completed. See results here…
3. King of the Bay – Durban – 24th April – completed. See results here…
4. Starboard Zinkwazi 10 km – Zinkwazi, 19th June. See event results & pics here…
5. SUP Durbs Pro – Durban, 24th – 26th June. See event results and pics here…
6. The Mariners Wharf Event – Hout Bay, 6th August. See event page and entry info here…
7. Starboard Jo’burg 10 km – Emmarentia Dam, 17th September. See event page and entry info here…
8. Pili Pili 10 km Whale of a Race – Witssands/ Breede River Mouth, 24-25th September. See event page here…
9. 2016 Coreban Summer Series – Cape Town, 10-11th December.

SUPSA Surf Series Events:

1. 2015 Corban Summer Series Cape Town – completed. See results here…
2. SUP Durbs Pro – Durban, 24^th – 26^th June 2016. See results and pics here…
3. XOTB Wave Classic – Cape Town, 13th and 14th August. See results here…
4. 2016 Coreban Summer Series Cape Town – 10^th and 11^th December 2016.

The paddles top 6 results in the 2016 Race Series will be counted towards their overall position in the series.

In the Surf Series the surfer’s top 3 results in the 2016 Surf Series will be counted towards their overall position in the series.