The Port 2 Starboard (Previously Ship2Shore)

The Port 2 Starboard presented by Starboard and Express Two Storey Living

The Port 2 Starboard is a celebration of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) proudly presented by Starboard. This participation event is unique as it embraces all Skill levels and gives the opportunity to paddle in a large controlled group. SUP professionals will chaperone those less experienced down the 7km course From Port beach to Swanbourne offering guidance along the way. Experience the thrill of ocean paddling and then celebrate your achievements and meet other SUPpers at the post event BBQ and presentations in the park.

Entry includes annual event shirt (designed by Supnuts), after event softies and BBQ at a small cost to fundraise for the Youth Development Squad and the chance to make friends with other paddlers. You can bask in the glory of possibly winning; Youngest Competitor, Oldest Competitor, Best Wipeout and a perpetual award for Fastest Male and Female competitor!

 Registration will be taking place from 10.30am through till 11.45am in the Grassed area next to the Swanbourne Surf Club in Swanbourne, Look for the big Starboard Tent. Event briefing will take place at 12pm with a1:30pm deep-water start to the race to allow adequate vehicle drops and board shuffles up to Port Beach, Fremantle.

 $35 for SUPWA members and $50 non-members. Great value with quality event shirt included. Make sure you invite friends and family to watch you finish and enjoy the after event fun.

Also don't miss on......

Angie Jackson Ladies Downwind Clinic - West Oz Downwind Week

Angie Jackson is Australia's top female SUP paddler. She has represented Australia and won gold at the ISA World Championships. She is also undefeated in Australia's premier Downwind race - The King of the Cut.

"I am a big believer in promoting women's sup. It's such an amazing sport and its wonderful to watch and teach women get out there and get involved."

This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best female paddlers in the world. Angie will take 20 ladies through the basics of paddling technique and the specifics of downwind paddling. The clinic is aimed at all levels, but specifically those that are keen to improve their ocean downwinding. The session will be held just before and during the Port2Starboard Paddle (entry for this event is included in the price for the Angie Jackson Clinic).

The session will comprise of :

1. Onshore theory and technique

2. On the water practical session - catching runners

3. 7km Downwind run with on the water coaching