The 2019 SUPWA Annual Dinner & AGM Come down to SUPWA HQ and celebrate the 2018-19 SUPWA season. Presentations for age group champions, Most Improved SUP'er, State Team, Aloha Award and the Greg Kerr Award for most Outstanding Paddler.   Where : COAST Port Beach 6.30 pm AGM 7.30pm Presentations Tickets are $15 per person, bring the family!  Ticket price includes light share plates of yummy goodies.  You can order your own meal from the menu, and drinks are available from the bar. It is a not to be missed event.  

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 Annual Dinner. Voting will close on Tuesday the 13th of August 2019. 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 Annual Dinner on the 16th of August.

Find out more information by following the link: https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/eventers/avon-challenge-3/  

This has been confirmed, just remember to bring your board leash! 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

Check the Surfing WA website for more information regarding the surfing.  www.surfingwa.com.au SUPWA will be organising Tech training and racing from Friday afternoon, through till Sunday (aiming on to hold the race on Saturday or Sunday depending on the State Surfing Round competition & weather conditions).  The location of the Tech Race will most likely be at St. Georges Beach, but will work in with the Surfing Round.  The Technical training and Race will be a free SUPWA event, so get involved and have some fun! Contace Gordon Stimson for more information: president@supwa.com.au      

Invitation from Paddle WA for SUP'ers to join in:  The details may change so keep up to date by following their links.   "I hope all is well in the world of SUP!   Coming up on the 9th of June is the 2019 SunSmart Paddle Challenge. As I'm sure you're aware, we welcome SUP's to compete in the event and have a designated class for them. We are yet to fully begin promoting the event to the paddling community, but I have created the registration on Webscorer if you would like to advertise the event or pass on the link to your members.   https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=177101   We have four distances on offer for SUPs, including an 18km, 11km, 6km and 3.5km course to suit paddlers of all abilities. There were two entries in last years event, so we hope that by offering a range of distances that we can increase this number for 2019! Please know that to form a class (ie be eligible for prizes) there must be 4 men entered and 3 ladies for each distance (not total).   I hope you are excited about this event and that your community are willing to give this 'challenge' a go!   Kind regards,   Christopher Greed Development Officer   Paddle Western Australia PO Box 28, Floreat Forum WA 6014 Phone:   (08) 9285 8501 Email:     develop@paddlewa.asn.au Website: https://paddlewa.asn.au

https://www.worldoceansday.org/ It is time to celebrate our waterway's...  Grab your SUP, Grab your Mates and go and enjoy a surf, or just potter out in our big ol' blue.  Help the ocean out and pick up some rubbish on the beach or in the water, share your catch with us at https://www.facebook.com/StandUpPaddleWA/ WHY CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY? A healthy world ocean is critical to our survival. Every year, World Oceans Day provides a unique opportunity to honor, help protect, and conserve our world’s shared ocean. The ocean is important because it: Generates most of the oxygen we breathe Helps feed us Regulates our climate Cleans the water we drink Offers a pharmacopoeia of medicines Provides limitless inspiration!   NOW EACH OF US CAN GIVE BACK Participate in a World Oceans Day event or activity this year and help protect the ocean for the future. It’s up to each one of us to help ensure that our ocean is healthy for future generations. World Oceans Day allows us to: Change perspective – encourage individuals to think about what the ocean means to them and what it has to offer all of us with hopes of conserving it for present and the future generations. Learn – discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them, and how we are all interconnected. Change our ways – we are all linked to, and through, the ocean! By taking care of your backyard and helping in your community, you are acting as a caretaker of our ocean. Making small modifications to your everyday habits will make a difference, and involving your family, friends, and community will benefit our blue planet even more! Celebrate – whether you live inland or on the coast, we are all connected to the ocean. Take the time to think about how the ocean affects you, and how you affect the ocean, and then organize or participate in activities that celebrate our ocean.   The Ocean Project helps lead global promotion and coordination of World Oceans Day. Since 2002, we have collaboratively worked in partnership with hundreds of organizations and networks from all sectors to help rally the world around 8 June, and continue to grow engagement and action for our shared ocean throughout the year. All information, materials and resources on this site and associated with World Oceans Day are free to use to those who are celebrating World Oceans Day as a way to bring about a healthier ocean and a better future. World Oceans Day® is trademarked to protect it from those who might have commercial or counterproductive interests.

The Adventurethon holds a number Races, SUP is one of those, check out more info from the link below: https://www.kalbarricanoeandcray.com/about-adventurethon

The 2019 SUPWA Raffle THE WINNERS ARE: Thank you to everyone who support the 2019 SUPWA Mega Raffle. Especially to Steve McCullough and family who have invested a lot of time into setting it all up for SUPWA. Go TEAM NATIONALS. The winners are below: 1st – Andrea Baskerville (Wanneroo) 2nd Paul (Mullaoo) 3rd James Bradshaw (Bicton) 4th Tamra Lindsay (Swanbourne) 5th Adam Stretton (Cooggee) Thanks again. Win a $1,500 Travel Voucher from Broadway Travel 2nd Prize - $300 Voucher from Powerhouse Surf 3rd Prize - $200 Voucher from Coast Port Beach 4th Prize - $125 Voucher from Powerhouse Surf 5th Prize - $75 Voucher from Powerhouse Surf   Proceeds will help support the Western Australian State SUP Team competing at the SUP National Titles in Victoria in October 2019. Raffle draw at Classic Paddle, at around midday during presentations 6/10/2019 Winners Name published on the SUPWA Website 8/10/2019   Permit Holder - Mr Steven McCullough 0419 934 144 - Permit Number - LS213041719    

This event is back on the calendar 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 9.30am with the first race to start at 10.35am. Board Divisions include: Male and Female 14' (Open, U40, O40, 050, Junior) and Inflatable & Surf Board. If you are interested in racing an Unlimited Board can you please notify Steve McCullough or Jade Lane. There will also be an inflatable division too! At the end of racing, we will 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 http://www.supwa.com.au/…/current-individual-championship-p… ) 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. 

This has been confirmed. 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

2019 Shaka SUP Longboard Famliy Fun Competition Shirt included in entry fee No Dogs allowed at this venue State Tech Race Qualifier

This has been confirmed! and the Focus is all about Female SUP'ers! Women of Perth- We Want YOU! If you have ever wanted to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding, if you have had a crack before and want to improve your skills, or if you are a regular SUP'er and just want to enjoy a fun morning on the water celebrating this amazing sport with other like minded chicks. THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! SUPWA will be holding a ladies only clinic. 7am Sharp 30 minutes of specialised coaching, followed by the usual 2.2km or 4.2km Loop. For novice paddlers there will be the option to paddle a shorter modified loop. PLEASE NOTE - Regular paddle loop enthusiasts - We will be starting a little later at 7.45am. Please stay and join us for morning tea after the event. Any novice lady paddlers without their own board, please get in touch with Nicki 0430 441 600     0 People reached 0 Engagements   This Paddleloop counts towards the Pod Points Paddleloop Series. Registration 06.30 for a 7.00am  SHARP Clinic Start Paddle Loop 07.45am 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

Check the events page on Surfing WA for more information. www.surfingwa.com.au  

  GO WEST 2019 STARBOARD BLACKBLADE-AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE TITLES…Supported by Starboard SUP & StandUp Paddle Sports   Exciting news ahead for this year’s Blackblade we have reduced the SUP short course distance to 3.7km. SUP’s will now 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!"   2019 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,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 Tatics.   Paddle Loopers have not been forgotten novices can enjoy the day in a safe environment, we will have a 200m Race and a 2km course for any board size!   Board Class Main Event: 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?    31st of March 2019 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