The Stand Up Surf Shop Wedge Island Shaka From: Saturday 28 th April 2018 7:30 am To: Sun 29 th  April 2018 2:00 pm Venue: Wedge Island SUPWA & The Stand Up Surf Shop are ready for some Shaka Fun & you're invited.   The Shaka is a unique event in its 3rd year. Ladies division-  9 foot or larger Mens division - 10 foot or longer Juniors Division -  whatever you want to ride BOP Races – short and sharp mixed event races approx. 10 minutes duration any board size welcome (No prizes)   Registration from 7.30am on the Saturday the 28th April at the event location. Registration fee: $50 Non Members (includes event t-shirt )                               $35 SUPWA Members (includes event t-shirt) Online registration via supwatidyhq.com Closes April 21st   Competitor Limit – 50 so sign up early. Entry on the day will only be permitted if there are spaces available.   Final Event Location will be posted on Facebook Proposed location – South Bay Back up location – northern beach approx. 4km north of the wedge township   Saturday 28 April is our preferred day for all competition (Sunday the 29th April has been scheduled as a back up day if required)   The event is suited to novice and experienced paddleboarders, with the opportunity to compete in a fun environment that requires competitors to perform tricks aligned with longboard surfing criteria. Please note that The Wedge Island Shaka also caters for novices. So if you can't do a lot on a wave, that's fine. Come and get wet, have fun and learn the art of longboard paddleboarding in a fun environment.    Note: Wedge Island  is a unique location and the local community are very passionate about the area. Please respect local signage and    rules and remember to take all your rubbish home. Please leave your dogs at home as they are not permitted on the beach if we have to relocate the competition to the northern beaches. (There is a $200 on the spot fine for dogs north of the settlement) All competition location will require 4WD access so team up with someone with a 4x4 Competitors will be asked to judge heats to assist with the running of the competition (assistance will be provided if you are new to the job)   Come join in the fun of the Shaka Longboard SUP Competition and get surfing tips from our state champions in a great environment. Perfect for  all levels – newcomers most welcome!                 See you there for the Wedge Island Shaka share the Stoke    Event Sponsor Mike Galvin & Cam McKay The Stand Up Surf Shop in North Freo

GO WEST 2018 STARBOARD BLACKBLADE-AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE TITLES…Supported by StandUp Paddle Sports   The Starboard Black Blade presented by Stand Up Paddle Sports is the finest SUP Short Course regatta in Australia. The Black Blade was the first SUP Short distance race on a buoyed course in the world outside America. This event has a unique decathlon style format with distances of 200m,1000m and 5000m. Athletes race over the 3 distances with the times calculated to award the best paddler over all 3 distances   Race numbers are drawn from a hat to create a starting list for 200m heats, paddlers are then ranked into A,B and C finals for the 200m sprint race according to their heat times not age groups, this means we will have the fastest paddlers matched against each other. Paddlers will stay in there heat A,B or C for the 1000m race. The 5000m race will be a mass start.   To achieve a fair outcome over the 3 distances your time in the 200m is doubled the 1000m stays the same and the 5000m time is divided by 3.   This modern,  tried and tested handicapping system means you have to do well in all distances to take out the title for your age division, but can make up time in distances you are better at. It’s a twist on just flatwater racing, it’s paddling consistency – sorts out the ultimate paddler – whether a Downwinder paddler, Flatwater racer or SUP Surfer – who’s got the Engine, Endurance and Tatics.     Board Class: Race Boards 14ft and under (must use same board for all 3 races)   Trophies awarded for Open/Elite* – Male/Female 1st,2nd and 3rd   Medals awarded for Male U/40 1st,2nd and 3rd Male O/40 1st,2nd and 3rd Male 0/50 1st,2nd and 3rd   Female U/40 1st,2nd and 3rd Female O/40 1st,2nd and 3rd   *Top 3 best overall times will constitute the Open/Elite division -recognising the most outstanding paddlers. Paddlers finishing outside of the top 3 will then be broken down into age divisions.   There is also Major Perpetual Trophy awarded for the fastest paddler Male and Female over 200m   As a special invitation we are also including OC1 racing at this year’s event and will award medals for 1st,2nd and 3rd   SUP paddlers don’t often get to race at a world class venue with certified photo finish timing so get your entries in early and start training and GO WEST for this great day of racing.   Who will be the fastest paddler over 200m? Who will be the overall Champion?   Registration and Briefing: 0830 Racing: 0930

Announcement: There will be a $250 Elders Insurance Cash Prize for the fastest Male and Female in the Dash for Cash!  Ten of the most deserving participants will be asked to dash for cash in a short time trail on YOB Race Boards, you have to compete to be in with a the chance! Please get your entries in today! Flatwater for the Masses returns for 2018. Usually the last goodbye to a summer of flatwater racing before the winter swells start to sneak up the coast. This is access racing to all levels, with short distance, but tightly run schedule, making it possible the most hardest yet strangely fun 5500 meters you'll ever do. The Eaton Foreshore Festival runs in the back ground making a family day out for those who family members are happy to support the event from food stalls or sideshow alley. Entry fees; $5 SUPWA members $10 non members Fees are then donated back to Eaton Primary School who allow us the space to run the event. Rego/Start Race Rego 0730 - 0845 Briefing 0845 Race Start 0900 Race Format First leg 2500 Loop  Second Leg 1500 Loop  Third Leg 1000 Straight run Fourth Leg 500 don't look up YOB Australia will provide prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd of each division and a host of spot prizes.   MAJOR PRIZE DRAW: All entrants will be given the chance to win the MAJOR prize of a YOB Australia Bluegrass SUP Package (Board, Carbon Paddle, Board and Paddle Covers, Leash and Fins) valued at $1695.  It is the biggest draw prize this season!  You have to be at presentations to WIN IT. Categories Female U/40 14' Female O/40 14'   Male U/40 14' Male O/40 14' Male O/50 14' Male Cruiser (11'>) Female Cruiser ('>) Junior Great prizes on offer for all competitors registered.  Huge day for the South West for SUP and great support from regional supplier YOB Australia   The YOB Shootout 2018 The YOB top ten shoot out will be back again for 2018. YOB Squad head honcho will pick ten paddlers from the field to compete in a handicap race over a sprint distance on the ultimate 1 class race, the YOB Squad School Fleet. Earn the right to have your name etched forever on the perpetual trophy hung in the main entrance to the YOB Australia store.  

NEW PADDLELOOP COURSES, AT THE SAME VENUE! Come along and find out, same distance for each loop as below. Registration 0700 for a 0730 start. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $5 to non members, just nominate your completion time. 1. The Long Loop - 4.2km (below 30mins is a good time for strong paddler) 2. Short Loop - 2.2km (below 15mins is a good time for a strong paddler) All board lengths and types are welcome - It isn't a race, but about having fun. Nominate a time that you think you will achieve - next PaddleLoop try and beat that time. The trick is to paddle consistently at a speed you feel comfortable with - which is entirely up to you! The winner is the person closest to their nominated time.  The winners receives a great SUPWA T'shirt for those closest to their time - also the top 5 paddlers (closest to their time) receive Pod Points for their Pod. It's a fun opportunity to get involved with the very friendly SUPWA community and try or develop your SUP paddling. Get some tips, have some fun or have a goal for fitness. Open to all levels and all ages. (kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult around the course). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend

Event postponed to March 4th Registration 0700 for a 0730 start. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $5 to non members, just nominate your completion time. 1. The Long Loop - 4.2km (below 30mins is a good time for strong paddler) 2. Short Loop - 2.2km (below 15mins is a good time for a strong paddler) All board lengths and types are welcome - It isn't a race, but about having fun. Nominate a time that you think you will achieve - next PaddleLoop try and beat that time. The trick is to paddle consistently at a speed you feel comfortable with - which is entirely up to you! The winner is the person closest to their nominated time.  The winners receives a great SUPWA T'shirt for those closest to their time - also the top 5 paddlers (closest to their time) receive Pod Points for their Pod. It's a fun opportunity to get involved with the very friendly SUPWA community and try or develop your SUP paddling. Get some tips, have some fun or have a goal for fitness. Open to all levels and all ages. (kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult around the course). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend

Registration 0700 for a 0730 start. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $5 to non members, just nominate your completion time. 1. The Long Loop - 4.2km (below 30mins is a good time for strong paddler) 2. Short Loop - 2.2km (below 15mins is a good time for a strong paddler) All board lengths and types are welcome - It isn't a race, but about having fun. Nominate a time that you think you will achieve - next PaddleLoop try and beat that time. The trick is to paddle consistently at a speed you feel comfortable with - which is entirely up to you! The winner is the person closest to their nominated time.  The winners receives a great SUPWA T'shirt for those closest to their time - also the top 5 paddlers (closest to their time) receive Pod Points for their Pod. It's a fun opportunity to get involved with the very friendly SUPWA community and try or develop your SUP paddling. Get some tips, have some fun or have a goal for fitness. Open to all levels and all ages. (kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult around the course). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend

The Stand Up Paddle Sports Triple SSS Race 3 is endorsed by SUPWA, which means the results from this race will count towards State Selection (along with the KotC and FW20) SUPWA Pod points and individual points for end of season awards.  Entry details :http://www.sunsetsurfskiseries.com/

The Ultimate SUP DownWinder-DownUnder The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut is held along on the beautiful Peel Coast line where the famed, powerful and consistent West Coast Seabreeze blows perfect, un-interrupted runners like an endless conveyor belt. In it's 6th year, the 2017 edition of the King of the Cut has some exciting additions: 1. The Starboard Half Cut - a shorter 10km race.This event will be held on the Saturday the same day as the main race.  The Oceanside run is the first half of the famous KotC run, fantastic medium to large runners propelling you down the Peel Coast. 2. The Express Two Storey Living Jeeriginup Run - Estuary Downwind Fun Run on Friday night. Specialised DW Clinics with World Champion Athletes Travis Grant and Terrene Black. 3. Equal Prize Money - This year the prize money for Pro Female and Male competitors is equal for the top 3 paddlers.  4. Open Board Class For Prize Money- With the popularity of the Unlimited Class and listening to feedback from the Pro Riders, we now have a Male Open Board division for the Pro Class. This means the first 5 male paddlers across the line, regardless of board length (14' or UL) will take out the prize money. An Unlimited board has yet to win the KotC, the technical nature of the course seems to even out the board lengths. 5. Foiling Class - the KotC will open up a foiling divsion as a demonstation class for 2017. Whilst this division won't compete the Open Prize money (or the line honours KotC trophy), Enviroplumb has kindly put up a $500 prize for 1st Foiling Board across the line. 6. New Age Divisions - We have Female U/40 14' and Open Female Unlimited (not Pro Class). We also have Male O/60. 7. Outriggers For The Cut - Last year the organisers have invited Outriggers (OC1) to compete in the King of the Cut. The Outrigger community shares similar values to the SUP community and having this traditional craft involved in Australia's Premier SUP Downwind Event is a great addition. Welcome onboard Outriggers! Limited Free Event Tee Shirt with early entries - offer closes 1st of Novmber 2017 Divisions: In accordance with the SUPAA Rule Book, there will be a Male and Female Pro Class that will compete for the allocated prize money regardless of age group. A competitor is classed as a Pro Class competitor if they have finished in the top ten of a SUPAA Pro event (Top 5 in this particular event) or if they elect to enter the Pro Class for this event (thereby becoming ineligible for their age group). This year the Pro Class is an Open Board Division, so both 14' and UL will contest the Prize money and overall King of the Cut Trophy. All other competitors will register in their age group (still remaining eligible for a Pro Class finish). Age group trophies are allocated,  but not prize money. Note - Your age group is determined by your age on the 1st of Jan 2018. Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut Stand Up Surf Shop 14' Female Pro Class  Stand Up Surf Shop Open Male Pro Class Starboard Female 14' U/40 Starboard Male 14' U/40Express Two Storey Living Female 14' O/40  Express Two Storey Living Male 14' O/40  Sundowner Signs Male 14' O/50  Durrant Racing Male O/60 Fremantle Floors Male Unlimited O/50 (>14') EnviroPlumb Male Unlimited O/40 (>14')  Horizon Physiotherapy Male Unlimited U/40 (>14') EnviroPlumb Foiling SUP Mandurah Holiday Rentals OC1   Starboard Half Cut U/40 Female 14' O/40 Female 14' U/40 Male 14' O/40 Male 14' Junior (U/18) Male 14' Junior (U/18) Female 14' OC1   *The King of the Cut has a 2 day window for the best conditions - Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd. Please keep this in mind when booking return flights. The Half Cut will remain on Sunday if the KotC moves.  *No refunds will be available after 29th of November 2017   Please contact - gregk@horizonphysio.com.au if you have any queries.   Safety Equipment* PFD type 1 or Type 2 (including inflatable type 1*) this year - NO PFD TYPE 3. *Level 100N or greater (150, 275) for inflatables. Can be an overseas PFD as long as they comply to the minium floatation level. Orange Smoke Flare Leg Rope *Inflatable PFD type 1 and flares will be on sale at registration (limited numbers though)   *Please note that the 2017 KotC will use a GPS tracking system that connects using your phone. Please ensure you have a phone to use during the race - high standard water proof cases will be for sale at registration at a reduced rate for competitors.   West Oz Downwind Week The Fremantle Doctor is the consistent wind that hits the Southern WA Coast from noon, every day over summer. The first week of December is the most reliable time for strong winds and optimal downwind conditions in Perth. West Oz Downwind Week, constitutes five downwind events to appeal to every downwind SUP paddler.   1. The Doctor (25th November) Saturday The world re-nowned ski and SUP race over 28km from the fabulous Rottnest to Sorrento Beach to the mainland. http://www.oceanpaddler.com/events/the-doctor/ Location - Rottnest Island   2. The Super SUP Clinic (26th November) Sunday Take the opportunity to learn from the best in the world. World ISA Champ Michael Booth will be running a specialised SUP Flatwater technique session. Special guest Clinic TBA - very exciting!! https://supwa.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/16212-supwa-super-clinic-with-world-champ-michael-booth Location - Swan Yacht Club, East Fremantle Time - 10-1130   3. The Triple SSS  (30th November) Thursday A mid-week Downwinder from Port Beach to City Beach. 11km race, with some of the top paddlers from around the country and the world. Share a beer after at the City Beach Clubhouse. http://www.sunsetsurfskiseries.com/ Location - City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, City Beach Time - 1600   4. The Express Two Story Living Jeeriginup Run (1st December) Friday evening A Estuary (enclosed waters) downwind Fun Run finshing in Central Mandurah. Book in for a Specialist Downwind clinic with World Champion Paddlers - Travis Grant and Terrene Black. Get some tips before the big race on Saturady or just take the opportunity to paddle an easy introductory downwinder. Open to any level. https://supwa.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/16593-the-express-two-storey-living-djeridjinap-run-supwa-super-clinic Location - Mandurah Registration - 1600   5. The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut (2rd December) Saturday (or Sunday) The biggest SUP Downwinder in Australia. 24km of groomed Downwind heaven. Location - Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Registration - 10-1130 Race Start - 1330   6. The Starboard 1/2 Cut (2nd December) Saturday Down in Mandurah, the first half of the King of the Cut (10km) from the Dawesville Cut to Mandurah. The 1/2 Cut is a race open to all paddlers, but suited to paddlers just getting into Downwinding or those that prefer a shorter distance. Prizes awarded - this is a DW race.   Location - Doddies Beach Mandurah Registration - 1030-1200 Race Start - 1330     Accommodation Mandurah Holiday Rentals (2017King of the Cut Sponsor) Welcome to Mandurah Holiday Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation specialising in fully furnished and equipped homes and services. Mandurah and the Peel region have so much on offer all year round. It’s an absolute aquatic paradise. Majestic coastline and beaches, surfing, crabbing, fishing, boating, skiing, national parks, shady grassed foreshores with playgrounds and bbq facilities, a variety of retail stores and entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re coming to Mandurah for a long weekend, winter escape, summer holiday, relocating from interstate or migrating from elsewhere in the world. We can help you find the perfect home to enjoy your time here. Please see our Mandurah Holiday Rental listings where you can book or enquire online. Search all properties availability by entering your travel dates here. Or click on each individual property to view their availability. We’re happy to assist you over the phone or email too. Each of our Mandurah holiday rentals offer their own unique and homely accommodation experience. Whether you’re after a beach or river shack, executive apartment or large property. We have a variety of holiday rental (short term accommodation) styles in our portfolio. We are committed to providing a full service to our guests, so if you have any special request or need please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll do our very best to accommodate you. Less than one hour drive or train ride south on the coast from Perth City. It’s the perfect coastal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the City and the gateway to the South West of Western Australia. If you own a holiday home and are interested in making your property work for you while still being able to enjoy it yourself we can help you too. Contact Details 0429 996 389 reception@mandurahholidayrentals.com.au www.mandurahholidayrentals.com.au Find us on Facebook     *ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 29th of November 2017 MIDDAY - Late entry fee of $15 after this date. No refund available after 29th of November 2017.      

SUP Yoga and the SUPWA SUP Canal Tour Come join us Saturday morning for some SUP Yoga to prepare yourself for the day. Thanks to event sponosor - Stand Up Surf Shop, we have some specialised Yoga SUP boards and instructor to take you thru the way should be experienced - in nature and in balance. Later on you can take a guided tour of the Mandurah Canals. Learn the basics of SUP technique whilst taking a relaxing paddle around the picturesque canals of central Mandurah. Please note that this isn't a learn to SUP course, particpants should have some experience on a SUP prior to the tour. All SUPWA members are free, so non members follow the link - https://supwa.tidyhq.com/member/memberships and pay $25 to particpate for free in 3 events - the Jeerijinaup Run, SUP Yoga and the Canal Tour. Schedule 0800 - Registration at Eastern Foreshore Mandurah for SUP Yoga 1 Session (0930 for the SUP Yoga 2) 0815-0900 - SUP Yoga 1 0900-0945 - SUP Yoga 2 0945-1000 - SUP Canal Tour Registration 1000-1130 - SUP Canal Tour   Safety  SUP Yoga can only be done on supplied boards - limited places available Minimal safety requirements for tour are a leg rope that is attached to the board and person.

The Express Two Story Living Djeridjinap Run & SUPWA SUPer DW Clinic with Travis Grant The Friday before the Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut will feature a new, community based SUP event - The Djeridjinap Run. This is a social Downwind Run - not race, held on the protected waters of the Mandurah Estuary.  The Estuary is a fantastic option for learning to Downwind and SUPWA has arranged two of the best in the World to show you how. Travis Grant is a SUP Downwind World Champion, winning the famous 52km Hawaiian Downwind epic - the Moolaki 2 Oahu 3 times. Travis will guide you thru the basics of Downwind technique - how to catch bumps and provide some insights into how he prepares for his big races. This Clinic would suit any paddler that has done the Michael Booth Clinic the previous weekend or an intermediate level paddler. Terrene Black is also a SUP Downwind World Champion, winning the Moolaki2Ohau in 2014. Terrene is running a female only Downwind clinic - open to any ladies that are starting into Downwind paddling, in particular Unlimimted boards. Please note only 14'+ boards will be suitable for this clinic. Limited numbers will be available to hire at the venue. Please note the Terrene Black Clinic has been cancelled due to sickness. All booked in particpants will have the option of attending the Travis Grant Clinic or a refund. Djeridjinap Run - free for SUPWA members Djeridjinap means "Happy Place", If you just want to do the run, you can use any length board you like - 9 foot, 10 foot, anything. The course is 5km downiwind and SUPWA volunteers will be on hand to give you some tips on how to downwind. Be part of the "Happy Place" with the biggest Social SUP Downwind the Estuary has seen! The run is free for SUPWA members, for non members simply follow the link - https://supwa.tidyhq.com/member/memberships and pay $25 for membership and a great savings that allows you to particpate in 3 events over the weekend for free! Registration  4-4:30pm Keith Holmes Reserve 5:00pm Start at Mandurah Quay Resort 6:30pm Presentations and Official Opening for the Stand Up Surf King of the Cut Weekend at Keith Holmes Reserve. Safety  All participants must have a leg rope attached to their board and themselves as a minimum safety requirement. PFDs are also recommended for paddlers.    

Details:http://www.sunsetsurfskiseries.com/