Saturday morning April 30th, burn some calories & have fun with the SUPWA Paddle Loop.  It's your race, go any pace you choose on any sup board! See you at Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant. Registration between 7am & 7.20 for a 7.30 start, be there early to get your number. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $3 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 3 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).    

  SUPWA & The Stand Up Surf Shop are ready for some Shaka Fun & you're invited. It's a unique event including LongSUP boards for surfers large and small, male and female, experienced and novice, 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 individuals with novice experience, so if you can't do a lot on a wave, that's ok, come & get wet & have fun, plus be learing in a fun atmosphere.    Day 1 Saturday 23 April - Divisions Include; Male and Female (Shaka LongSUP) Junior SUP Short/LongSUP Board BOP/Technical Racing (12'6 & 14') – State Qualifier (Included in price for entry for event) Day 2, Sunday 24 April - Divisions Include; Male and Female SUP Short Board The event also provides elite short board competitors with a lead in event to the Surfing WA - Stand Up Paddle State Title, Round 1 – Rottnest Island. Please note that this surf location may require 4wd for Access Come join the fun and experience SUP competition. Surfing tips and opportunity to learn from members in a great easy, surfing environment. Perfect for all levels - newby friendly! (if you don't feel like competing) LongSUP – Shaka Competition.  Male >9'5 foot +. Female >9 foot +. Junior Comp and BOP Race Sat 23 April SUP Short Board Competition – Male and Female Sunday 24 April BEST TO BYO SUP, HOWEVER SOME 10ft BOARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITORS Registration from 7.30 on the Saturday morning. Completing by 2pm on The Sunday See you there for the Wedge Island Shaka   Event Sponsor Mike Galvin & Cam McKay The Stand Up Surf Shop in North Freo   www.supwa.com.au

Saturday morning April 2nd, burn some calories & have fun with the SUPWA Paddle Loop.  It's your race, go any pace you choose on any sup board! See you at Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant. Registration between 7am & 7.20 for a 7.30 start, be there early to get your number. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $3 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 3 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).    

Rego/Start Race Rego 0730 - 0845 Briefing 0845 Race Start 0900 Race Format First leg 2500 Loop (around Alexander Island) Second Leg 1500 Loop (around Alexander Island) Third Leg 1000 Straight run Fourth Leg 500 don't look up All contested categories hold a first prize provided by YOB Australia. They will also provide a substantial prize for a draw post event. Categories Female Open 14' Female O/40 14' Male Open 14' Male U/40 14' Male O/40 14' Male O/50 14' Male Cruiser (12'6>) Female Cruiser (12'6>) Junior Over $2000 of prizes on offer from YOB Australia. 5 Wahoo Carbon racing paddles will be part of a prize draw from the competitors registered. Huge day for the South West for SUP and great support from regional supplier YOB Australia. Battle Of The Pods For the "battle of the pods" utilizing OC6's, the requirement is simple. Each POD will need 5 paddlers. Wavemasters and West Coast outrigger clubs will provide steerers. If more paddlers want to try then they are welcome to form a group of 5, but be great to see the best A teams battle it out. Perhaps an A and B main. The clubs can provide up to 4 boats. Numbers from each pod will need to be confirmed by Wednesday 9th. The boats require some serious logistics so we need to know they will be utilized. This is apart of a trial program to integrate SUP and Outrigger in more events. To make the event punchy, this race can run whilst we finalize the results from the racing, with a presentation straight afterwards.  

Saturday morning March 5th, let's have fun with the SUPWA Paddle Loop.  See you at Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant. Registration between 7am & 7.20 for a 7.30 start, be there early to get your number. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members or $3 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 3 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).    

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One of the most fun SUP events on the SUPWA calendar. Dale Chapman is putting up a $1200 custom DC board voucher towards a SUP surf or race board made to your specificatons. This a prize draw for competitors only - so get your entries in quick!! Divisions: Wave 1 (1500m) Junior Surf Board (10'-12'6) Wave 2 (2000m) Male U/40 14' Male O/40 14' Wave 3 (2000m) Female Open 14' Female O/40 14' Male O/50 14'   Description: There are 4 races for Men and women: 2000m 1500m 1000m 500m 3 Races for juniors and Surf Boards 1500m 1000m 500m You tally up your places for your results. Lowest score wins.  Open Male 1st-3rd will be awarded to the top 3 fastest male combined times (in the U/40 and O/40 wave).   Registration - 0745 Briefing - 0830 First Wave - 0900

The Starboard Black Blade is the finest SUP Short Course regatta in Australia. The Black Blade was the first SUP Sprint race on a buoyed course in the world outside America. Competitors will race over 3 distance - 200m, 1000m and 5km. Great fun format, with all divisions contesting state championship medals. This year also includes a PaddleLoop division. Paddlers wanting to cruise can enter the Paddleloop Package - a 200m fun run and a 4km PaddleLoop - around the island at Champion Lakes - both with projected times. You choose the time you think you will get - should be great fun with the 200m - no paddling backwards or stopping!   $1000 Board voucher on offer from Stand Up Paddle Sports (Co-sponsor) - this will be a prize draw of all competitors entered. (terms apply) Board : 14' (must use the same board for all 3 races) Divisions: Male Open Elite* Male U/40 Male O/40 Male O/50 Female Open Elite Female O/40 Junior Division - enter PaddleLoop Package for junior division You can only enter one division for the entire event. Entry fee is for all 3 races. Overall points for Flatwater Champion across 3 distances. Registration & Briefing: 0915 Racing: 1000 * Open Elite Male will be determined from a 200m seeding race from all male entrants. Top 6 male times from the 200m will make up the Open Elite 200m final and the remaining male paddlers will be split back down into age categories. (the seeded Open Elite racers will stay in this category for the 1000m and 5km).

02-05-2015   07:00 – 09:00   Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant Registration between  7am & 7.20 for a 7.30 start, be there early to get your number.  Come down to Deep Water Point for the January 2016 SUPWA PaddleLoop. A free event for SUPWA members or $3 to non members by putting in your nominated time for either distance: 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 - whether you have a surf SUP or race board. If you don't have a board WA Surf have their Naish N1SCO Inflatable 12'6 boards for you to use. If you get exactly your nominated time on a N1SCO you will win a $200 shop voucher, if the voucher hasn't been claimed by the end of the season (July) you are in the running for the $200 voucher for the person closest to their nominated time (on a N1SCO). 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. Receive a great SUPWA T'shirt - also the top 3 paddlers (closest to their time) receive Pod Points for their Pod. It's a great 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). All welcome, all fun to be had!

SUP & Ski Downwind series from Port to City Beach: Race 1 - Thursday 26th November Race 2 - Wednesday 2nd December Race 3 - Friday 18th December Further details: http://www.sunsetsurfskiseries.com/

Bunbury Wavemasters Battle of the Blades will be accepting entries on the day Saturday 12th December from 1100 - 1230 at Ridley's Place Australind AOCRA members $25 Non Members $33 Please if possible bring exact change. A fun safe downwind course held in enclosed waters, with full water support from Bunbury Sea rescue. Some great prizes on offer as well as the best race raffle yet, prizes including a Carbon paddle, $100 store voucher from YOB Australia and an official SUPWA sanctioned signed King of the Cut Race singlet. All proceeds going to Bunbury Sea rescue. This course offers something for both the competitive paddlers as well as newer paddlers looking to discover downwind paddling with out dealing with sometimes confusing ocean swells.  

The Ultimate SUP DownWinder-DownUnder The $16,500 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 4th year, the King of the Cut is run by SUPWA and proudly sponsored by Stand Up Surf Shop and presented by Redink Homes. Entries close 2nd of December at midnight. Late entries will be accepted after this along with a $10 late entry fee on the online portal. 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). An Unlimited board is eligible for the King (or Queen) of the Cut (first paddler home), but not for the Pro Class prize money (14' only). 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.  Female Pro Class 14' Male Pro Class 14' Female O/40 14' Male U/40 14' Male O/40 14' Male O/50 14' Open Unlimited (>14')   Prize Breakdown:   Male Pro Class 14' 1st - $5000 2nd - $2200 3rd - $1500 4th - $1000 5th - $750   Female Pro Class 14' 1st - $3500 2nd - $1500 3rd - $1000   *The King of the Cut has a 2 day window for the best conditions - Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th. Please keep this in mind when booking return flights.   Safety Equipment* PFD type 1,2 or 3 (including inflatable type 1) Orange Smoke Flare Leg Rope *Inflatable PFD type 1 and flares will be on sale at registration (limited numbers though)   Wardan Marr Week - Downwind WA Wardan Marr is Noongar for Sea Breeze, describing 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. Wardan Marr Week, constitutes five downwind events to appeal to every downwind SUP paddler.   1. The Doctor (28th November)  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/   2. The Ship2Shore (29th November) The biggest SUP particpation event in WA. 7km paddle from Port Beach to Swanbourne Beach. A great vibe of SUP community, not a race, but a gathering of like minded people enjoying the ocean together and having a great fun DW. International paddlers acting as mentors, a great opportunity to hang out with the top guns paddling alongside you! https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/1880-the-shorehouse-ship2shore   3. The Triple SSS  (2nd December) A mid 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/   4. The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut (5th December)  The biggest SUP Downwinder in Australia. 24km of groomed Downwind heaven.   5. SUPWA SUPer Cricket & Casual Downwinder Down in the Mandurah, the first half of the the King of the Cut (10km) from the Dawesville Cut to Silver Sands Beach. Catch up for a drink at SUPWA - HQ Silver Sands! https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/3583-supwa-super-bbq-international-cricket-after-a-casual-downwinder   Accommodation Billeting with a friendly SUPWA member is available for interstate and overseas competitors - contact president@supwa.com.au for details. The Sebel Mandurah is ideally located close to both the start and finish lines of the event. Stroll downstairs to the vibrant Mandurah Boardwalk for an array of bars, restaurants and attractions, or simply take in the stunning views whilst you relax pre or post your event. Take advantage of one our great Summer packages at www.sebelmandurah.com.au     Board Hire Boards are available for hire through Stand Up Surf Shop. Contact Cam McKay for further details - Cameron@standupsurfshop.com.au   Pre race registration: PLEASE NOTE Registration will take place at the FINISH (Secret Harbour Surf Club) between 0830 hrs and 0930hrs with a race briefing 1030, to enable vehicle drop off. Board measurement (14' class only) and safety equipment scrutineering will take place between 0830 - 0930. You need to have your board measured and safety equipment checked prior to registration. Start : The starting point will be between a start vessel and the end of the Northern groyne at the ocean end of the Dawesville Cut. There will be mass start for competitors at 1200hrs. Delicious post event food and drink available at the Secret Harbour Surf Club.    *ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 2nd OF DECEMBER MIDDAY