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ZINKWAZI CLASSIC
2025-08-09 | KZN
KZN’s favourite coastal competition on the Zinkwazi lagoon!
Entry details on the SUP DURBS link below.

Winter Warrior National Time Trial Series
2025-08-07 - 2025-09-13 | NATIONAL TIME TRIALS – WC, KZN, GP
Experience the challenge and fun of SUP winter racing!
Each weekly 5km timed paddle will earn you points on a national leaderboard to track your progress.
With multiple categories, the series is ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers.DATES: 7 August – 13 September
TIMES: Thursday nights 6-7pm @ SUP CAPE TOWN / Saturday mornings @DURBAN POINT CANALS / (other venues to be approved)
REWARDS: Random prizes via lucky draws during the series.
The first 30 to register for the full series will get a goodie bag!
REGISTER NOW!

REGISTER HERE!

What you need to pay:

Once off registration fee of R50

PLUS:

R250 for full series of 6 races (ie. R300 incl registration)
A drop-in weekly fee of R50 per race (ie. R100 for first race, then pay weekly after)

ENTER YOUR AMOUNT, THEN CLICK TO PAY BELOW:

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MUIZIES SURF FEST 2025
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29 | Muizenberg Beach, 56 Beach Road, Muizenberg, Western Cape, 7950, South Africa
A great day out in the waves – dust off your boards of choice.
Sign up here: Registration form 2025
Adjust the payment amount below to suit your number of entries:

Single entry R250
Two events R400
Three events R500

Click the PAY NOW button below and follow the prompts:

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REEF ROYALTY INTERNATIONAL PADDLEFEST
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Nahoon Reef, Stirling, East London, Eastern Cape, 5241
The Reef Royalty Contest is held at the world-class Nahoon Reef, a renowned right-hand point break. Known for its powerful, long-running right-hand waves, Nahoon Reef is the crown jewel of the East London surfing community and a favorite among surfers worldwide. The Reef Royalty contest is accredited by the World Waveski Surfing Association, allowing local and international competitors to rack up valued WWSA ranking points that will assist with competitor seeding for the 2026 World Waveski Surfing Titles, held in Peru. New for 2025, Reef Royalty will also be hosting an Open Stand Up Paddling (SUP) division—a first-of-its-kind integration at this event. This exciting addition turns Reef Royalty into a true festival of paddles at Nahoon.

EAST COAST CLASSIC / SA SUP CHAMPS 2025
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | Durban Bay DUC, 79 Signal Rd, Point, Durban, 4001, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 4001, South Africa
The best of the best – get your training gear on and get ready for this event in Durban!
Contact them via the organiser’s website below.

ECCU MARATHON CHAMPS
2025-05-24 07:30 - 2025-05-25 12:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Marina Martinique J-Bay, Marina Martinique, Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape, 6332, South Africa
For more details – here is the full race info pack:
2025 ECCU Marathon Champs INFO PACK Final

HIGH ALTITUDE SURF SKI RACE 2025
2025-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Dabulamanzi Canoe Club, Emmarentia Dam, Louw Geldenhuys dr., Emmarentia, Gauteng, 2195, South Africa
High Altitude Surf Ski Championship – Johannesburg
Date: 12 April
Location: Dabulamanzi Canoe Club
Register: https://paddler.canoesa.com/
Get ready for an adrenaline-filled day on the water at the High Altitude Surf Ski Championship in Johannesburg! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just looking for some fun, this event welcomes surfski paddlers, stand-up paddlers (SUPs), and prone paddlers to take on the challenge of Emmarentia Dam.
With boats and jet skis churning up the water, expect conditions that mimic the ocean—giving you a true surf ski experience right in the heart of Joburg!
SUP Race Distances:
Social Race: 3 km – perfect for those looking for a fun, relaxed paddle.
SUP Race: 7 km – for those ready to push their limits and compete.
More than Just a Race!
The day doesn’t end on the water! After the races, join us for a legendary party featuring:
A refreshing Ginstorm to toast your efforts
Delicious food to fuel up after the action
Good music to keep the Joburg beach vibes going
And of course, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind inland surf ski experience.
Come paddle, race, and celebrate with us on 12 April!

Century City Sports Festival - SUP SESSION
2025-03-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Century City, Half Moon Bay, Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
We will be changing the pace of the Century City SUP DASH! Choose between

a lazy Sunday afternoon 3km social paddle OR
a 5km time trial event for the regular speed freaks.

Bring your family and friends along and let them try it too!
Do join us with your board on Sunday 2nd March from 1-3pm, at Half Moon Bay in Century City for some blissful time on the water. (Parking at Manhattan suites on Esplanade road, just off Century Way – see map link below.)
If you want to learn and need a board, please select that option on the form, and we will do our best to assist you.
Sign up at the link below. No entry fee!

REGISTER HERE

THE CLIFTON CHALLENGE
2025-02-09 07:45 - 12:00 | Oceana Power Boat Club, Haul Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Date: 9th Feb 2025
Place: Oceana Power Boat Club
Registration: 7:45 – 8:45 am
Briefing: 8:30
Race Start: 9 am

Distance: 16 km Long Course open to Surf Ski only (due to time limitations we sadly cannot accomodate SUP and prone paddlers for the long course)
8 km Short Surf Ski – Sup, Prone/Malibu board Lap Race.
Requirements: PFD – Leash – Cellphone with SafeTrtx required. Prone / Malibu paddlers do not require a PFD.
Entrants must be CSA registered & “surfski” level proficiency or be SA Lifesaving registered with a JLA or above for the lifesaving disciplines.
Entry fees:
Long Course – R200, Juniors R120
Short Course – R120, Juniors R100
Enter via the website link below (before 8th Feb 2025):

WEST COAST CANOE CHALLENGE
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Riviera Hotel, Velddrif, 136 Voortrekker rd, Velddrif, Western Cape, 7365, South Africa
Entry fees are R150 for seniors, R70 for juniors.
You will need a CSA licence to enter.
PFD’s and swimming ability are required!
Options are a 5km fun paddle, 10 / 20km challenges or the official SUPSA-sanctioned 16km race!
CLOSING DATE IS 31 JAN!!!
(Get on it now via the CSA paddler webpage link below.)

ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-24 | Western Cape
Heading to Sarasota, Florida in the USA for this year’s ICF competition.
Athletes, get ready!

SUP CLINIC
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | SUP Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
on Join us for a SUP CLINIC with our world champs Tarryn King and Cameron Tripney before they head off to World Champs in Sarasota, USA!
– Learn specialised tips and techniques– improve your paddling– start off well if you are a beginner
Boards can be hired from SUP CT at a fee of R150 if needed!
Clinic cost R200Saturday 9th Nov from 9am – 11am
Venue – SUP CAPE TOWN, BATTERY PARK, V&A WATERFRONT

Register below (and book your equipment if needed.)
Pay below – R200 for clinic only, or add on the R150 rental fee if you need a board and paddle.

REGISTER NOW!

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ISA SUP & PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-24 | Western Cape
This is the one our SUP SURFERS aim for! International competition at its best.
Have you got what it takes?

PILI PILI KARATARA TO COAST
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Pili Pili Sedgefield, 2 Claude Urban Drive, Myoli Beach, Sedgefield, 6573, South Africa
A new addition to our SUP venues, in Sedgefield – along the beautiful Garden Route!
Awaiting details…..

KING & QUEEN OF THE BAY
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Queensberry Bay, EL
Follow on Insta for updated details….
Event organisers

WINTER WARRIOR SUP CLINIC
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-07 | SUP Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Join us for a ONCE-OFF SUP CLINIC with our world champs Tarryn King and Cameron Tripney!
– Learn specialised tips and techniques– improve your paddling– start off well if you are a beginner
Boards can be hired from SUP CT at a separate cost if needed!
Clinic cost R100Saturday 29th June from 10am – 12pm
Venue – SUP CAPE TOWN, BATTERY PARK, V&A WATERFRONT

REGISTER NOW!

BAY UNION KING OF THE BAY
2024-06-23 | Stella Canoe Club, Wilson Wharf, 3 Maritime Pl, Durban Central, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 4001, South Africa
Details coming soon!

BERG & VLEI SUP CLASSIC
2024-06-22 09:00 - 2024-06-23 15:00 | Muizenberg Beach, 56 Beach Road, Muizenberg, Western Cape, 7950, South Africa
Join us for a celebration of all the SUP disciplines: surfing, long distance and technical racing.

Saturday 22nd sees us at Muizenberg beach for the surf heats from 9am.
Sunday 23rd will find us at Zandvlei for a flat water long distance race and a technical course too!

Distances to be found on the registration form at the following link:
https://forms.gle/g8CrkPzy3J9GsKTr5

Pay for your entries
Please check the amount in the box below or change the amount to your total entry cost:

SUP Surf only: R250
FUN Ins & Outs – no charge
Long distance only: R150
Technical only: R150
Beginner wave only: R50
Long distance & Technical : R250
Surf, Distance & Technical : R400

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EAST COAST CLASSIC
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Western Cape

Prescient Freedom Paddle
2024-04-27 | Oceana Power Boat Club, Haul Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
An iconic race around Robben Island, with a shorter coastal option for the lesser mortals!
Entries are open via the website below.

HIGH ALTITUDE SURF SKI RACE
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Dabulamanzi Canoe Club, Emmarentia Dam, Louw Geldenhuys dr., Emmarentia, Gauteng, 2195, South Africa
Enjoy the inland version of wave riding – high altitude fun for SUPS and skis!

Chapman's Challenge
2024-03-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Hout Bay, Beach Road, Hout Bay, Western Cape, 7975, South Africa
The Freedom Paddlers are offering a great race in Hout Bay:
Distance: 8 km Short Surf Ski – Sup, Prone/Malibu board Lap Race.
Requirements: PFD – Leash – Cellphone with SafeTrtx required. Prone / Malibu paddlers do not require a PFD.
Entrants must be CSA registered & “surfski” level proficiency or be SA Lifesaving registered with a JLA or above for the lifesaving disciplines.
Entry fees:
Long Course – R200, Juniors R120
Short Course – R120, Juniors R100

Century City Sports Festival
2024-03-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Century City, Half Moon Bay, Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Join us for some SUP fun on the canals at Century City’s fabulous sports festival weekend!
Never paddled? Come and try it out with some SUP CT instructors during the social session.
FREE ENTRY!
Click the button to register:

REGISTER HERE:

Seadog Paddle Series
2024-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Fish Hoek Lifesaving Club, Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club, Peter Creese Way, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek, Western Province, 7995, South Africa
2024 SEASON DATES

Jan 12 / 19 / 26 –
Feb 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 –
Mar 1 / 8 / 15

PRESCIENT OCEANA CLIFTON CHALLENGE
2024-02-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Oceana Power Boat Club, Haul Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
SUPS and prone boards are invited to join in on a beautiful paddle from the waterfront harbour towards Clifton and back. (Alternative Granger Bay route also under consideration)
7km short course for sups & prones R120 / juniors R100
Longer course for skis only.
Entries on Freedom Paddlers’ website below.
Entries close at 12pm on 3rd February 2024.

West Coast Challenge
2024-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Riviera Hotel, Velddrif, 136 Voortrekker rd, Velddrif, Western Cape, 7365, South Africa
ONLINE ENTRIES are now OPEN for the annual APPLIANCE WORLD WEST COAST CANOE CHALLENGE. ( 27 JAN 2024).

5 or 10km novice flat water paddle starting in front of the Riviera Hotel.
16/20km SUPSA National Race to follow shortly after.

Wonderful prizes and medals at the Prize Giving afterwards – experience the West Coast “gees”.
PFDs are compulsory!
Entry fee: R150 Seniors / R70 Juniors / students
* If you are a registered paddler with CSA ( Canoeing SA) then you know by this time how to get your online entry in.
** But if you are not registered then you have to follow this link NON-CSA member entries
It is an easy and fast process.

SUP MAVERICKS VS YOUNG GUNS - RACE 2
2023-11-25 - 2023-11-26 | Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club, 3 Peter Creese Way, Fish Hoek, Western Cape, 7995, South Africa
Here they go again – young vs old, experienced vs newbies…..
Let the South-easter blow!

ICF WORLD SUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
2023-11-15 - 2023-11-19 | Pattaya, Thailand, Pattaya, Thailand
The world’s best will be paddling the balmy waters of Pattaya, Thailand this year….
Are you up for it?

SUP MAVERICKS VS YOUNG GUNS RACE 1
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-22 | Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club, 3 Peter Creese Way, Fish Hoek, Western Cape, 7995, South Africa
The Downwind struggle continues between the SUP Mavericks and the Young Guns.
Watching the wind to see if we are on!…….

ISA SUP & PADDLEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2023-09-24 08:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 | Western Cape
