The 2018 SUPWA Annual Dinner & AGM Come down to SUPWA HQ and celebrate the 2017-18 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 : Alfresco Area 4.00 pm AGM 5pm Presentations   Dinner Following $40 per head $10 Presentations only   Drinks available from bar Cook your Own BBQ pack. Tender Steak BBQ Thin Sausages Chicken Kebabs Sautéed Onions Fresh Dinner Rolls Sauces and Condiments Garden Salad, Potato Salad and Fresh Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Salad Option to pay an extra $8.00 per person for Grilled Snapper or King Prawns (to pay on top of ticket price)

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 Wednesday the 9th of August 2016. 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 11th of August.

Canoeing WA would like to invite your club to enter this years Be Active Avon Challenge.   Date: Sunday 5th August, 2018 Venue: Swan River – Middle Swan Bridge, Middle Swan to Riverside Gardens, Bayswater Entries: via link below or if the link is broken, then go to Paddle WA website. We look forward to seeing you at the start line. https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/sunsmart-avon-challenge/  

Registration 0700 for a 0730 start. Come down to Deep Water Point Mt Pleasant, it's a free event for SUPWA members.  $10 to non members, which includes entry to the loop and a raffle ticket into the 2018 SUPWA Mega Raffle, you must collect your raffle ticket in the morning, 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. If you have any questions, just call Jade Lane - 0405 493 077  

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

Bring your BOP boards, we will be running a FREE state qualifier. Any board just come and join in, we will run it Saturday morning. Subject to heat times mainly when the Over 50 div and womens aren’t on as they are the main chargers in the BOP. Great day to watch some surfing with the State's best. Any questions give Stimo a call 0418954488.  

https://www.surfingaustralia.com/states/wa/events/north-freo-wa-sup-titles-round-number-2-mandurah Stand Up Paddleboarding has a large and passionate following in WA. The general promotion of the sports over time combined with a solid and well organised state and club structure, has contributed to the consistent increases in its popularity and strong competition numbers.   Travelling to some of the best longboard locations in the state including Rottnest and Mandurah, the Stand Up Surf Shop SUP Titles are back bigger and better than ever in 2018.   Surfing WA has had to manage our divisions to ensure we can complete our events in a timely manner so get your entries in early to avoid disappointment. Conditions All competitors must be current 2018 Surfing WA members to be eligible to compete. 'Under Age' Divisions - Competitors must be under the age specified as of 31st December 2018. 'Over Age' Divisions - Competitors must be of age as of 1st January 2018. No refunds will be given within 48 hours of competition starting. All competitors must ensure their boards meet the competitive standards outlined in the 2018 Surfing Australia rulebook. Toyota Australian SUP Titles 2018 - Gold Coast, QLD SUP competitors can compete in MULTIPLE divisions at State Titles & TWO division at National Titles. Enter Via: https://www.surfingaustralia.com/states/wa/events/north-freo-wa-sup-titles-round-number-2-mandurah Division Price Over 50 Men SUP $77.00 Over 40 Women SUP $77.00 Over 40 Men SUP $77.00 Junior Division 18 and Under SUP $77.00 Open Women SUP $77.00 Open Men SUP $77.00 This event requires a current state membership.

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

2018 STAND UP SURF SHOP WA SUP TITLES - RND # 1 ROTTNEST  Thu 3rd May 2018 – Sun 6th May 2018   Registration Open Thu 1st March 2018 9:00AM entries close 30 Apr 2018         Stand Up Paddleboarding has a large and passionate following in WA. The general promotion of the sports over time combined with a solid and well organised state and club structure, has contributed to the consistent increases in its popularity and strong competition numbers.   Travelling to some of the best longboard locations in the state including Rottnest and Mandurah, the Stand Up Surf Shop SUP Titles are back bigger and better than ever in 2018.   Surfing WA has had to manage our divisions to ensure we can complete our events in a timely manner so get your entries in early to avoid disappointment. Conditions All competitors must be current 2018 Surfing WA members to be eligible to compete. 'Under Age' Divisions - Competitors must be under the age specified as of 31st December 2018. 'Over Age' Divisions - Competitors must be of age as of 1st January 2018. No refunds will be given within 48 hours of competition starting. All competitors must ensure their boards meet the competitive standards outlined in the 2018 Surfing Australia rulebook. Toyota Australian SUP Titles 2018 - Gold Coast, QLD SUP competitors can compete in MULTIPLE divisions at State Titles & TWO division at National Titles. Division Price Over 50 Men SUP $77.00 Reserve List SUP $0.00 Junior Division 18 and Under SUP $77.00 Over 40 Women SUP $77.00 Over 40 Men SUP $77.00 Open Women SUP $77.00 Open Men SUP $77.00 Entry details : https://www.surfingaustralia.com/states/wa/events/2018-stand-up-surf-shop-wa-sup-titles-rnd-number-1-rottnest

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.