West Coast Canoe Challenge 2023
2023-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Riviera Hotel, Velddrif, 136 Voortrekker rd, Velddrif, Western Cape, 7365, South Africa
This race includes the SUPSA Sanctioned distances and a social option on the Berg River in Velddrif. Save the date to enjoy some true West Coast “gees”!
Sanctioned races: 10km for junior and 50+ athletes OR 16km for open and 40+ athletes
ENTER on http://www.canoesa.org.za/

Social / beginners paddle – 5 OR 10km option – TO ENTER use this link: Social Race Entry form
FUN PADDLE ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 26 JANUARY AT 23:59

All paddlers must wear a Life Jacket (PFD)
All novices and non-CSA registered paddlers must sign the indemnity form (T&Cs). All Junior paddlers under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the indemnity form (T&Cs) which can be viewed HERE.

Course maps are as follows:

Above: The 16km course for OPEN AND 40+ SUP ATHLETES

Above: The 10km course for JUNIOR AND 50+ SUP ATHLETES
The course for 5km paddlers is from the Riviera Hotel to the turnaround opposite the Columbine Coffee shop

PRESCIENT OCEANA CLIFTON CHALLENGE
2023-02-05 | 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.
6km short course for sups & prones R120
Longer course for skis only.
Entries on CSA website below, closing date is 3rd February 2023

SUPSA AGM
2023-02-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Western Cape
Join us online for our annual AGM and help us to make the next year of paddling a bumper one!
Details on image.

SUP CAPE TOWN SPRINTS
2023-02-18 10:30 - 13:30 | V&A Waterfront harbour
Join us to paddle with or to watch the fast flying SUPS and prones in front of the Table Bay hotel.
Categories include open men’s / open women’s / open prone and a fun event. It will be a knockout format so you will paddle at least twice!

Drop and go for boards behind the Table Bay Hotel – then move cars to the waterfront parking in front of the Waterfront centre, it’s a short walk through the centre to the event site. There is outside parking for trailers and high vehicles or underground parking if preferred.
There is food available in the centre.
For boards there will be a pool available / jetty areas to keep boards safe. If it’s windy all competitors must secure their own equipment.
Please bring a leash for safety / wind.

Click to REGISTER HERE – closing date is Thursday 16 Feb. Heats will be posted on Friday.
Pay for the event using the button below – you can modify the amount if paying for multiple entries. (R75 per category)

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DABULAMANZI HIGH ALTITUDE SURF SKI CHAMPS
2023-03-11 15:00 - 17:30 | Dabulamanzi Canoe Club, Emmarentia Dam, Louw Geldenhuys dr., Emmarentia, Gauteng, 2195, South Africa
Some inland paddling to level the scores! It’s a whole lot of fun!
Open to surf skis, SUP and prone paddlers.
Details on the event website listed below.

XPRESSION SUP WAVE COMPETITION
2023-03-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Muizenberg Civic Centre (The Pavilion), Beach road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
It’s time to dust off those holiday cobwebs and hit the surf!
This is a SUP SURF event with RACING ins & outs for SUPS & PRONES.
(NOTE: 26th is a holdover day in event of bad weather on the 25th.)
Closing date for entries & payments is Thursday, 23rd March.

Paddle for the Paw
2023-04-01 09:30 - 13:00 | SUP Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
It’s time to have some furry friend fun on the canal!
This paddle is all heart!
Bring a pet food donation to be entered into the lucky draws.

FREEDOM PADDLE 2023
2023-04-27 | Oceana Power Boat Club, Hal Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The iconic paddle in the fairest Cape of all!
Who will brave the full distance this year? A shorter 10km course will be available too.
See the link to the official website below – entry fees increase from the end of February……

EAST COAST CLASSIC
2023-05-27 - 2023-05-28 | KZN
Let’s hit Durban’s North Beach for a taste of warm water SUP SURF fun, or join the SUP racers dashing down to Point Beach!
There are surfing, racing and ins & outs to be enjoyed – why wait?
All entry details available on the organiser’s website:
http://www.supdurbs.co.za/pages/20008/east-coast-classic-2023

ANNUAL KING & QUEEN OF THE BAY (EL)
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-18 | East London, 5200, South Africa
Who will rule over the waves on this day?
Details to follow……..

KING OF THE BAY (DURBAN)
2023-06-25 | Stella Canoe Club, Wilson Wharf, 3 Maritime Pl, Durban Central, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 4001, South Africa
An option to paddle in harbour waters among the giant vessels! Let’s go!
Details to be published when released…..

OLYMPIC SUP SHOOTOUT SERIES
2023-07-01 08:30 - 2023-07-02 12:00 | Peninsula Canoe club, Zandvlei, Muizenberg, 1 Promenade Road, Lakeside, MUIZENBERG, Western Cape, 7945, South Africa
Join us under the banner of Olympic South Africa, as they sponsor our winter SUP Shootout Series. Two days of Stand up Paddle-boarding skills on display – entry is open to everybody!
For advanced paddlers, these results will count towards the ICF SA SUP Team Selection.
Day one – Saturday – a 1km Technical course as well as a 200m Sprint session. (For the Socialites: a 500m Technical course and 100m sprint will also be held.)
Day two – Sunday – join the NSRI lighthouse fundraiser for a short 5km social distance or a longer 16km paddle for the advanced paddlers. Starts at Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club and will go to the Glencairn Wreck and back.
1. REGISTRATION:
Click the button below to register on Webscorer for day one.
Please tick the boxes on the landing page to pre-select your events!

Click here to register

2. PAYMENT:
Please pay in cash on Saturday for Sprint / Technical:
(R100 for 1 event – R200 for 2 events )
Please pay the NSRI directly to enter the distance race:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/222283-lighthouse-fundraiser-ocean-event-for-nsri/#/

OLYMPIC WAVE CLASSIC PRESENTED BY RACEFOOD
2023-09-16 | Muizenberg Civic Centre (The Pavilion), Beach road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Always a good vibe for SUP SURF paddleboarding at Muizies!
Join us!
Enter here: https://forms.gle/5PpasojVo2dTLLRu6
Payment details below: (Enter amount as per your categories chosen)
Please pay after registering your entry.

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

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!…….

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 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!

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.

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.

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

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:

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

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!

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.

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

Amount:

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

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!

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

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…..
