PLEASE NOTE: ALL SPOTS ARE NOW FILLED   Transport your 14’ or Unlimited SUP Boards and participate in the WA's Downwinder Week.  SUPWA is organising transport from Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.  The estimated dates of departure are: 17th November for Queensland, 18th November for Sydney, 19th November for Melbourne and Adelaide.  The boards are estimated to arrive in Perth on the 22nd November.   Please email Gordon Stimson for more information - president@supwa.com.au   Purchase your ticket to confirm your spot - Full Payment required.

The STARBOARD SUP Australia Flatwater 20 Marathon Extravaganza   The 2018 Flatwater 20 Marathon Event is held in the beautiful upper reaches of the Swan River, Belmont Waters at the Ascot Kayak Club.   The Flatwater 20 is formatted to allow paddlers of all ages and abilities to participate and witness the incredible endurance and abilities of Western Australia’s elite SUP race paddlers, as they compete for state titles and prepare to take on the world’s best in the upcoming Doctor and world renowned King of the Cut events.   The FW20 Teams and PaddleLoop format;   Team Option: This year you can set your team up anyway you like! The only condition is that you need to do 3 laps of the 5.5km loop (16.5km) as well as come up with the best team name!   Paddle Loop Option: Individuals can participate and complete ‘one’ 3.5 km Paddle Loop lap – you simply nominate your expected time and the winner is the person closest to their nominated time.   So you can "Race it or Cruise it!".   SUPER LAP - Solo Competitors Only   This year SUPWA will continue with the ‘Super Lap’ concept, within the multi- 4 lap course. The 4 laps consisting of (3 x 5.5km laps) and (1 x 3.5km lap); each individual ‘Marathon’ paddler gets to take a short lap on one lap of their choice. This concept allows a competitor to break away from a train and make the race even more tactical.     The U/17 is a 9 km marathon distance, consisting of 1 x 5.5km lap and 1 x 3.5km lap.   Don’t miss the first event on SUPWA’s Racing Calendar!   AWARDS 20 Km State Title (14' Board Class Only) Open Elite - Men Open Elite - Female Under 17 Male & Female 9km Under 40 Male & Female Over 40 Male & Female Over 50 Male   State Championship medals and trophies will be awarded to Solo categories. Open Elite Category will be first 3 paddlers across the line in female and male regardless of age group.     Team Event 16.5km – 3 legs (12.6 & 14ft Board Length Only) Awards will be issued for following categories: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Teams The Team that nominated closest to their time!   Teams are to select a captain who is to contact the team events manager for event rules. Can all use the same board or 3 separate boards?   Paddlers that don't have full team can contact the teams Event Manager (Sue Collins –sueandchallis@iinet.net.au) to get organised into one.   Individual - Paddle Loop 3.5km (any board length greater than 10') Individuals to nominate their time and awards issued to those who complete the course closest to their time.   Registration - 0730  Race briefing - 0830 Race Start - 0900 Presentations immediately after the final competitor finishes.

Winners of the 2018 SUPWA Mega-Raffle   Congratulations to: 1st Prize - Ticket No. 0882 Geoff Bryant 2nd Prize - Online Ticket No. 00000055 Daniel Juengling 3rd Prize - Ticket No. 0740 Ashle from South Perth SUPWA will be in contact regarding your prizes soon.   Thank you all for supporting the WA SUP team heading to Nationals, and a BIG thank you to our sponsor STAND UP SURF SHOP Freo.     The 2018 SUPWA Mega-Raffle Win a $1,000 instore voucher from Stand Up Surf Shop 2nd Prize - Starboard Lima Paddle 3rd Prize - SUP accessories to the value of $300. All kindly donated by Stand Up Surf Shop   Proceeds will help support the Western Australian State SUP Team competing at the SUP National Titles in Queensland in November 2018. Raffle draw at SUPWA HQ at Swan Yacht Club, 7pm 13/10/18 Winners Name published on the SUPWA Website 15th of October   Permit Holder - Mr Steven McCullough 0419 934 144 - Permit Number - LS211803218    

Canoeing WA would like to invite your club to enter this years Classic Paddle. https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/sunsmart-avon-challenge/  

YOB Australia are proud sponsors for the - SUP SURFING & BOP event WHERE & WHEN: Sunset Beach 8-9th September 2018.  Including a social paddle on the Friday 7th September late afternoon. Briefing Saturday; 7:30am for 8am start. Divisions: Open Men Open Women Over 40's Men Over 50's Men Juniors (under 18) Foil Muster (a fun little foiling event) BOP Race/Event will be consider for State Selection. Entry is $55.00 for Non Members $40.00 for SUPWA Members $30.00 for Juniors Entry includes an event shirt, please nominate your estimated size. Entries close Wednesday 5th September, however it maybe possible to enter on the day, cost entry on day $55 and no garrentee of event shirt please check   with Event Manager Gordon Stimson If you have any queries, please Gordon Stimson - M: 0418 954 488

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.