Australia's World Class Downwind Run The Stand Up Surf Shop King of The Cut (KOTC) is held along the beautiful Peel Coastline where the famed, powerful and consistent West Coast sea breeze blows perfect, un-interrupted runners like an endless conveyor belt. The 2020 edition of the Australian Downwind Championship the King of The Cut is in its 9th year and is again presented by SUPWA and the event’s long-time sponsor, the Stand Up Surf Shop in North Fremantle.Like most events this year, we have been affected by COVID and the limitations with runing an international event. This isn't enough to keep the seabreeze and stonking downwind conditions away though, so we will be running this event with a few modifications and some new bonuses!   Here’s what we have for you in 2020:   1. Ski's are in the KotC! - after years of asking, ski's will feature for the first time in the full KotC24 run. The Indian Ocean Paddlers have joined teh KotC Board this year to assist with the running of the Ski's. This means we can have a meaningful ski event, that feels familiar and catered to within our longstanding SUP Downwind weekend. This year is truely all about the Stoke with all downwind craft - SUPs, Foils,  OCs, Paddleboards and Ski competing together. 2. Registration and Finish at Secret Harbour - This year we will have registration at Secret Harbour where we finish. The presentations will also be at Secret Harbour Surf Club. 3. No KotC12 - due to the short run into the KotC this year, we are stripping back to the basics. There is no 1/2 Cut distance this year. 4. No Prize Money - the 2020 KotC is a local community event this year. There will be trophies for divisions and various award, however there is not enough scope for our hard working KotC Board to organise prize money for this year's event. This year the event will again be tracked live by the great people at Track Me Live. Follow the link for 2020 competitor details, tracking and results: https://live.trackmelive.com.au/KOTC2020/   Entries are now open and will close at noon on Wednesday 2nd December 2020. No refunds will be available after this date.  Please contact Greg – gregk@horizonphysio.com.au if you have any queries about entries or to arrange KOTC tee shirts for OC2 crews.   King of The Cut24 Stand Up Surf Shop King and Queen of The Cut, first male and female to cross the finish line on any length board (except a foiling SUP) -  KOTC Saw Blade trophy For the foils: Dale Chapman Surf Designs Foiling SUP/Wing Foil first male or female foiling SUP to finish. The SUP Age Divisions in The King of The Cut24 are:  Male/Female 14’ U/40 Digital Media Creations Male/Female 14’ O/40 Sundowner Signs Male 14’ O/50 Sundowner Signs Male O/60, any length board Horizon Physiotherapy Male Unlimited U/40 (>14’) EnviroPlumb Male Unlimited O/40 (>14’) Fremantle Floors Male Unlimited O/50 (>14’) Outriggers: Mandurah Holiday Rentals Open OC1/V1 Masters O/40 Senior Masters O/50 Paddleboards: Mandurah Holiday Rentals Open Prone Paddle Board **Please note everyone enters in their age group (there is no Pro Class section). The top 5 paddlers across the line will represent Open Class for Male KotC24, top 3 for Open Class for Female KotC24. If you are on 14' within the top 5 and 3 (male and female) you will take out both prizes (both Open Male & Female 14' will go to 3rd), after that everyone is awarded within their respective age groups. Ski: Open Male/Female O/40 Male/Female O/50 Male/Female O/60 Male/Female Note - Your age group is determined by your age at the 1st January 2021.   Registration & Briefing Registration will take place at Secret Harbour Surf Club from 1000-1130 on KOTC race day. The Race Briefing will be held at 1145 at Secret Harbour, more details to come. The King of The Cut has a 2 day window to select the optimal conditions available – Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December. If the KOTC races are held on Sunday 1st December the presentations will be held at the finish at Secret Harbour Surf Club courtyard. The Stoke Party will still be held on Saturday night if the race is moved to the Sunday.   Safety Equipment Safety equipment is mandatory and will be checked at Registration. All paddlers will be issued with, and required to carry during the race, a small Track Me Live tracking unit. SUPs and OC1/V1 PFD Type 1 (including inflatable type 1 with Level 100 or greater 150, 275) or Type 2 PFD (Level 50). PFDs can be from outside Australia as long as they comply to the minimum floatation level described for Personal flotation device standard here: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/life-jackets.asp. PFD Type 3 are not acceptable. Orange smoke flare Leg rope in good condition Prone Paddleboards Leg rope in good condition Inflatable PFD Type 1 and flares will be on sale at registration (limited numbers though). Skis PFD Type 1 (including inflatable type 1 with Level 100 or greater 150, 275) or Type 2 PFD (Level 50). PFDs can be from outside Australia as long as they comply to the minimum floatation level described for Personal flotation device standard here: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/life-jackets.asp. PFD Type 3 are not acceptable. Orange smoke flare      

The 2020 SUPWA State Marathon Champions for SUP & OC Held as a part of the Island Race with special thanks to PaddleWA and the Marathon committee. On the beautiful ascot waters that provide good shelter from sun and wind, the State SUP Marathon is in it's 8th year - one of the longest running flatwater SUP events in Australia. This year sees the OCs joining in to decide the best long distance paddlers in the State. Summary Starts at Ascot Kayak Club, route runs downstream to the north of Ron Courtney Island, continues under Tonkin Highway bridge, (short lap passes on north side of Bayswater Riverside Gardens Island for a beach run then back to ascot Kayak club) long lap continues under Garratt Rd Bridge, round ascot waters and back to Ascot Kayak Club via the south side of Ron Courtney Island No beach run for OC’s at Bayswater Riverside Gardens Island or paddle through ascot waters for OC6's turn around at Red Spit Post back to Ascot Kayak Club   State Title Marathon course (18.5km) 1 x Lap A, 1 x Lap B can be completed in any order” - SUP’s and OC’s   START: Approximately 350m upstream of Ascot Jetty Lap A (11.5km) Downstream to right of Ron Courtney Island  Under Tonkin Highway Bridge Under Garratt Rd Bridge Past Maylands boat yards Turn anti-clockwise round Red Spit Post into Ascot Waters Thru Ascot Waters, right at exit Back under Garratt Rd and Tonkin Highway Bridges to Ascot Kayak Club   Lap B (6.5km) Downstream to right of Ron Courtney Island  Under Tonkin Highway Bridge Beach run around Bayswater Riverside Gardens Island back to Ascot Kayak Club   FINISH: at Ascot Jetty right of island   Short Course - Lap B  (6.5km) - Teams and Solo Paddlers   The idea is you choose the order - tactics wise and to break up trains.  Registration - 0700 Ascot Kayak Club  Briefing - 0730 Start - O800 Divisions: U/40 Female/Male O/40 Female/Male O/50 Male *Open Elite will be 1st three paddlers across the line and then awards will fall back to age divisions. Races: 1. Marathon - 18.5km 2. Short Course - 6.5km great for PaddleLoopers 3. Team Event (Duo) - short course x 2 (13km)

The Aloha Spirit Award is a special award to the person the SUP community feels represents the values of SUP in WA. Duke Kahanamoku was a Hawiian legend credited with spreading surfing around the world. He was also a 5 times Olympic medalist, but more so, was regarded as the embodiment of "Aloha Spirit" - acceptence and kindness, working to grow our sport without personal gain. The award is voted upon by you the SUPWA members and can go to any SUPWA member. The award will be presented at the SUPWA presentation evening. Voting will close on 22nd March 2021 To vote click on "Get Tickets" on the right hand of this page and select "one" ticket for number of tickets and click on "Check Out". You will then come a page with a text box labled "Aloha Award Recipient" - enter the name of the SUPWA member there. It is FREE to nominate, no transaction will take place.   The Award will be presented at the SUPWA Presentation evening on Saturday the 27th of March.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A SUP Leash is required for this event. No LEASH, No Race. It will be a fun day with 4 starts of flatwater racing around the Canning River. The 4 race lengths vary, which include: 2000m, 1500m and 1000m all with a turning marker at approximately the halfway point. The final race is a straight run of 500m. Juniors and Surf & Inflatable Board's will NOT complete the 2000m course. Registrations will commence at 7.15am, briefing at 7:30am with the first race to start at 8am Board Divisions include: Male and Female 14' (Open, U40, O40, 050, Junior) and Inflatable & Surf Board. If you have any queries notify Steve Mccullough At the end of racing, we hope to have some short teams races on the XL Inflatable for some added fun! Bring the family and make a day of it! Entries Prices: Members - $10 Non-Members - $30 Juniors - $5 It is recommended that you car pool, and arrive early to secure parking as Deep Water Point is a very busy reserve and Rangers do patrol the area. (Preferable parking along the Esplanade and paddle towards the jetty area). If you have any questions contact Event Manager: Steve McCullough on sundownersigns@bigpond.com Awesome Event Prizes will be given out at presentations, thanks to the sponsor The Red Paddle Company. 

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 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). 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 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). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend

This event is replacing the May Paddleloop and is PERFECT for your first introduction to a fun Flatwater EVENT! IMPORTANT NOTICE: A SUP Leash is required for this event. No LEASH, No Race. Event results become part of the Flatwater State Championship Series (to understand more about the Championship Criteria see https://supwa.tidyhq.com/ ) It will be a fun day 4 starts of flatwater racing around the Canning River. The 4 race lengths vary, which include: 2000m, 1500m and 1000m all with a turning marker at approximately the halfway point. The final race is a straight run of 500m. Juniors and Surf & Inflatable Board's will NOT complete the 2000m course. Registrations will commence at 7.15am, briefing at 7:45am with the first race to start at 8am Board Divisions include: Male and Female 14' (Open, U40, O40, 050, Junior) and Inflatable & Surf Board. If you have any queries notify Steve Mccullough At the end of racing, we hope to have some short teams races on the XL Inflatable for some added fun! Bring the family and make a day of it! Entries Prices: Members - $10 Non-Members - $40 Juniors - $5 It is recommended that you car pool, and arrive early to secure parking as Deep Water Point is a very busy reserve and Rangers do patrol the area. (Preferable parking along the Esplanade and paddle towards the jetty area). As the competition is heating up for deciding the Flatwater State Series Championships (See the points at www.supwa.com.au) the results for this event will include a tally 1,2,3,etc etc across the line. 1 point for first place in each race/division and winner is the one with lowest score, any ties will be decided on the result of the longer race 2000m. If you have any questions contact Event Manager: Steve McCullough on sundownersigns@bigpond.com Awesome Event Prizes will be given out at presentations, thanks to the sponsor The Red Paddle Company. 

POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS SUPWA WILL ADVISE OF THE NEW EVENT DATE ASAP 2020 Shaka SUP Longboard Famliy Fun Competition Shirt included in entry fee Proudly sponsored by Stand Up Surf Shop and Smik. This event will be held at Wedge Island, it is accessible with a 4x4 wheel vechile.  There will be locations possible in the South Bay, which may change depending on Weather. Only allow 40 entries, so be quick to ENTER NOW... The event is a fun SUP Longboarding Event, plus the SUPWA State Technical Race.  Your entry will cover your Event Shirt, Longboard Heats x 2 and Technical Race. If you have any queries please contact Event Manager: Crawford Olney 0460 929 288 No Dogs allowed at this venue and all rubbish must be taken with you.  State Technical Race Qualifier.

POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID--19 VIRUS SUPWA WILL ADVISE OF THE NEW EVENT DATE ASAP GO WEST 2020 BLACKBLADE-AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE TITLES   Its  time to start training for the 2020 Blackblade sprints and short distance racing.   SUP's 200m,500m and a 3.5km short course distance. In the distance SUP’s will  complete 2 x laps of the main race course with the inclusion of a  “Boomerang” turn at one end . “You choose when and where to complete the turn which adds another tactical element to the race – should excite the Technical Racing Paddlers!"   OC's 200m,500m and 4.5km short course   We encourage Juniors to enter, with the main focus being on having a "Fun" day out. Dont have a board, no problem. We have a number of 12ft very stable race boards avaiable for any Junior SUP paddler to use. Please call Geoff Bryant 0413c432 253 to book a board.   2020 BLACKBLADE-AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE TITLES   The  Black Blade 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,500m and 3500m,4500m for OC paddlers 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 races for the 200m final and 500m sprint race according to their heat times not age groups, this means we will have the fastest paddlers matched against each other. Paddlers will choose their lane according to the heat seeding. The short course  race will be a mass start.   To achieve a fair outcome over the 3 distances your time in the 200m is doubled the 500m stays the same and the short course time is divided by 3.   This modern, tried and tested handicapping system means you have to 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 Tactics?   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   Junior Male Junior Female   *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.   The Overall 1st placed SUP Open/Elite Male/Female will also have there name etched onto the Major Perpetual Trophy as well as the fastest SUP Paddler over 200m   We will again this year be inviting OC and V1 paddlers to race over all distances a trophy will be awarded for 1st,2nd and 3rd in the Overall category and a medal for the fastest OC over 200m.   SUP and OC 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?    29th of March 2020 Venue opens at 0730 for course warm up’s Registration and Briefing: 0930 Race Start 1030 Presentations at 1430 Venue closes at 1530 Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, Armadale, Western Australia

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 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). 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 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). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend

Dress up in your best Christmas Rig!  Bring the juniors along for a fun session, there will be prizes for the best outfit! 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 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). See you for a fun morning, the best way to kick start your weekend