SUP CLINIC
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | 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.

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

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.)

Summer Scallywag National Time Trials
2025-02-08 - 2025-03-01 | NATIONAL TIME TRIALS – WC, KZN, GP
Sign up now for our exciting new NATIONAL SUP Time Trial Series: 🏴‍☠️ Summer Scallywag! 🏴‍☠️
A 4-race series – in our hottest month – which WILL test your endurance!
Race a 5km time trial against other scallywags across the country each week, scoring points for attendance and national position, which all count towards a booty of prizes! 🏆
We’ll also be holding another Cape Town Scallywags series later in the year at Century City and gear it especially for kids to bring their friends and share the joy of SUP!
Register and pay using the buttons below:Please modify the amount if entering a family / group:

R200 per paddler (registration & 4 races)
Juniors R125 (registration & 4 races)
R50 Registration and R50 Weekly fee if not doing entire series.

DATES: Durban / GP: Saturday mornings: 8, 15, 22 February, 1 OR 8 March
(Cape town dates: will start on 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 2 Mar, 8 March) Please note venue is at SUP Cape Town.
TIME: 9:30AM start – a change of the time slot will be confirmed on local groups
VENUES:

SUP Cape Town, Battery Park, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Point Canals, 5 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban
Dabulamanzi Canoe Club, Emmarentia, GP

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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):

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

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!

Prescient Freedom Paddle 2025
2025-04-27 07:30 - 13:00 | Oceana Power Boat Club, Haul Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Prescient Freedom Paddle 2025
Date: 27 April 2025
Location: Oceana Powerboat Club, Cape Town
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Prescient Freedom Paddle – a thrilling 27 km race around the iconic Robben Island in celebration of freedom, endurance, and unity on Freedom Day! This prestigious annual event brings together paddlers of all levels, offering both a challenging 27 km course and a more accessible 10 km option.
Who Can Join?
This event welcomes all seaworthy, human-powered paddle craft, including:
Surfskis
SUPs / SUP relay
Prone / relay
Ocean sculls
Ocean kayaks
SUP paddlers can choose between the long or short course. If your discipline isn’t listed but you believe your craft is up for the challenge, get in touch!
Why Join the Freedom Paddle?
Race against a stunning historical backdrop
Test your endurance in open water conditions
Celebrate Freedom Day with the paddling community
For more details and to register, visit freedompaddle.co.za. See you on the water!

ECCU MARATHON CHAMPS
2025-05-24 07:30 - 2025-05-25 12:30 | 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

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.

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.

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

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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)

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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.
