The 2015 SUPWA Annual Dinner Come and join us to celebrate the close of the 2014-15 season and welcome the 2015-16 season at SUPWA HQ at the Swan Yacht Club. Great night to catch up with the friendly SUP community and take part in the inaugural SUP Trivia Quiz. Awards for most improved male and female, PaddleLoop champion, announcemnt of state team, presentation of the Aloha Award for 2015 and the Champion Pod for 2015. All ticket sales online. $10 covers finger food, bar menu available for dinner. It should be a great night. AGM is at 6:30pm for those that can attend Annual Dinner starts from 7:30pm with SUP Trivia at 7:45pm. see you there!

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 Christmas in July 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. 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. Spot prizes to those with the Christmas in July spirit. It's fun & your 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!

As part of The Stand Up Surf Shop States - we have the first round of the Tech Race series. This is the first of 3 Tech Race events held during the year, on this occasion it is held at Avalon Beach on Sunday  the 28th of June. Exciting new format, for both entry level paddlers and experienced. Two board formats: 1. Hard Board Division - 12'6 boards (14' accepted and will form a class if >3 entries) 2. Inflatable Division - 10 x 12'6 Naish Boards kindly supplied by WA Surf and Action Sports WA   Hard Board Division is Open Male and Female - (further age group divisions will open up if >3 per age group). One 30 min race. Inflatable Division - U/40 Male, O/40 Female, O/40 Male, O/40 Female. 3 x 10 min races (any hard board paddlers that aren't surfing may race in the inflatable division)   Registration : 8:00 am (late entries accepted at $20)   Start Time 8:30 - 9:00 am for Hard Board 12'6 Division 9:00 - 10:00 am for Inflatable Division

Details here: https://www.surfingaustralia.com/wa/event.php?id=1382

 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 June 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!

CWA Paddle Challenge   details here: http://wa.canoe.org.au/2015/03/29/be-active-paddle-challenge-2015-entry-form/

  The Stand up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic     Round # 1 - Rottnest Island      Western Australia’s iconic Rottnest Island is set to showcase some of the countries very best Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) talent, with the inaugural Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic and WA SUP State Titles set to make a splash on Rottnest’s picturesque beaches and pristine waters early next month.  In what is fast shaping to be the largest SUP event to ever be held in WA, the Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic is a new and exciting addition to the Surfing WA events calendar for 2015. The three-day competition will combine both professional and amateur divisions in a true celebration of surfing’s newest code.  "We are really driven to develop a marquee event for each of the boardriding codes here in the west," said Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks. "Rottnest is such an amazing event location, rich in surfing history and we’re excited to be bringing SUP to the island for the first time."  Boasting a rich prize purse of $7,000 as well as valuable qualification points towards the 2015 Australian SUP Titles to be held in Currumbin QLD in November, the event is expected to attract 100 plus competitors to the holiday island.  Amongst the field of confirmed competitors is 2014 world # 18 Justin Holland, Kai Bates and current Australian Champion Rick Jakovich (Gracetown, WA) and his brother Jake who is the reigning WA Open Men’s State Champion.  “SUP riders in WA have been looking forward to a high performance contest for quite some time and Rottnest provides the perfect playground,” said Stand Up Surf Shop owner Mike Galvin. “We are happy to be supporting events that help develop all levels of the sport and display what the WA coast has to offer and why it is ideal for all forms of SUP.”  Anticipation is building within the SUP community, with rumours of interest from many international competitors from as far a field as Hawaii, the United States and Tahiti.  The professional SUP divisions are set to get underway on Friday the 8th of May with the WA SUP State Titles to commence on Saturday the 9th May.  Entry positions for both the Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic and WA SUP State Titles are still open via www.surfingwa.com.au. Competitors can also find out further information about the awesome winter packages on offer thanks to the Rottnest Island Authority and Rottnest Express by clicking here. https://www.surfingaustralia.com/wa/event.php?id=1321

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 Easter SUPWA PaddleLoop. Simply enter the free event online by putting in your nominated time for either: 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 th eend 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 acheive - 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 free...all fun!

N1SCO Event Rockingham - details here: Care of Drew from WA SURF: "Get your N1SCO on!! 19th April at Safety Bay. We are working on a format that will increase board contact (most requested change to the event from last year!). Every paddler is welcome regardless of skill level, entry is $25 on the day, no need to pre-register. https://www.facebook.com/events/713248908751478/"   Do not enter thru this site - follow link to site.

The Easter PaddleLoop Saturday April 4th EVENT DETAILS  04-04-2015   07:30 – 09:00   Deep water point, Mount Pleasant    Easter PaddleLoop & MiniLoop 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 Easter SUPWA PaddleLoop. Simply enter the free event online by putting in your nominated time for either: 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 th eend 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 acheive - 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 free...all fun! Easter eggs for the kids & eggs for the best bunnies On The Water :))

WA Surf Flatwater20   PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT DATE HAS CHANGED TO THE 22ND OF MARCH WA's best and only SUP Marathon race. Held this year in the beautful surrounds of Bayswater - near the finish for the Avon Decent. The WA Surf Flatwater20 is the premier marathon even, its a rewarding challenge and it is tactical, the key is to draft your competitors, which results in a long conga line of paddlers - which is quite spectacular to watch.    This year we have a couple of new additions to make the racing even more exciting. Teams of either 2 or 3 can enter - electing to either paddle the course as a team or divide the course into relay legs or both! Team paddling is similar to the Tour de France where a team of 2 or 3 will create their own train and swap over the lead to get the fastest pace - by mindful however, that you will be timed off your slowest paddler (don't fall off the train!). The relay option is simply doing a lap or 2 each of the 4 lap course (5km per lap). The change over pen holds the paddlers, as your paddler comes by you tag them to change over or you can elect to paddler with them as a team - tactical options. The change over pen is a set area of ~100m, you must tag within this zone to chahnge over with your team member - if you are outside this zone (ie you both paddled past without tagging) then you are deemed to be paddling together as a team (draft train) - the time or changeover person on the next lap will be taken off the slower paddler in the team. This will make for excting racing - anyone can draft anyone (within their gender), so there will be trains and break aways - something always going! For course the real focus will be on the solo paddlers. These guys and girls represent the top paddlers from the state - taking on the full 20km for National representation.  Should be a great day - make sure you you get onboard a train! Board length - 14' Divisions Open Elite Female Solo Open Elite Male Solo U/40 Male Solo O/40 Female Solo O/40 Male Solo O/50 Male Solo Open Female Duo Open Male Duo Open Female Trio Open Male Trio   Registration/Bib Number - 0730  Race briefing - 0800 Race Start - 0830 Presentations immdiately after the final competitor finishes.  

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.