STAND UP PADDLING SOUTH AFRICA
SUPSA SANCTIONED RACE 30 JUNE HOUT BAY
******** ATTENTION ALL PADDLERS !!!!***********
SUPSA is proud to announce race n 3 of the 5 SUP SELECTION SERIES RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team
The first annual Hout Bay Wharf Return event race will be taking place on SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2013 in Hout Bay from 8.30am
There is something for everyone
- SUPSA SANCTIONED 10km paddle
- short course of approx 3km
- fun course approx 1km
R250 per long course (you get an awesome race t-shirt included);
R150 for the shorter course and R50 for the fun paddle!
Ensure to register before the 1 June and you will get discount on all entries.
for info contact JULIETTE info@oceanlove.co.za
Water safety by NSRI Hout Bay.
See you down there!
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON
PLEASE NOTE : Paddlers that wish to be part of the 2014 SA Team Selection Series need to be paid up members before competing in this event, please contact members@supsa.org.za
The 14ft Class will be the qualifying division as per SUPSA.
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board or experience to partake in this event, fun for the whole family.
SUPSA is proud to announce race n 3 of the 5 SUP SELECTION SERIES RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team
The first annual Hout Bay Wharf Return event race will be taking place on SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2013 in Hout Bay from 8.30am
There is something for everyone
- SUPSA SANCTIONED 10km paddle
- short course of approx 3km
- fun course approx 1km
R250 per long course (you get an awesome race t-shirt included);
R150 for the shorter course and R50 for the fun paddle!
Ensure to register before the 1 June and you will get discount on all entries.
for info contact JULIETTE info@oceanlove.co.za
Water safety by NSRI Hout Bay.
See you down there!
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON
PLEASE NOTE : Paddlers that wish to be part of the 2014 SA Team Selection Series need to be paid up members before competing in this event, please contact members@supsa.org.za
The 14ft Class will be the qualifying division as per SUPSA.
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board or experience to partake in this event, fun for the whole family.
STARBOARD GAUTENG SPRING CLASSIC
5th & Final SUPSA SANCTIONED RACE
WHEN : Saturday afternoon 7th September 2013
WHERE : Victoria lake in Germiston , Gauteng
RACE : Sup Elite 14ft 12km (4laps) , 6km fun race Sup and canoe,
Prone board 3km (1lap)
2013 Men and Women SA Race Champ will be crowned
out of your best 3 results from 5 events
&
will entitle the winners to be selected for the 2014 S.A. Team going to the ISA World Champs
More details to follow soon
WHERE : Victoria lake in Germiston , Gauteng
RACE : Sup Elite 14ft 12km (4laps) , 6km fun race Sup and canoe,
Prone board 3km (1lap)
2013 Men and Women SA Race Champ will be crowned
out of your best 3 results from 5 events
&
will entitle the winners to be selected for the 2014 S.A. Team going to the ISA World Champs
More details to follow soon
2013 AGM
Notice is hereby given of the
STAND UP PADDLING SOUTH AFRICA
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
When: Saturday 8th June 2013 at 17h30
Where: Durban Surf Carnival – VIP Tent
You are invited to attend the annual General Meeting of
Stand Up Paddling South Africa.
The final agenda will be circulated on the 20th May 2013.
Thank you.
STAND UP PADDLING SOUTH AFRICA
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
When: Saturday 8th June 2013 at 17h30
Where: Durban Surf Carnival – VIP Tent
You are invited to attend the annual General Meeting of
Stand Up Paddling South Africa.
The final agenda will be circulated on the 20th May 2013.
Thank you.
ZINKWAZI RACE UPDATE and ENTRY FORM
Dear Stand Up Paddling Enthusiast
This is the 3rd year of the annual 10km Zinkwazi Race (SUPSA sanctioned) taking place on Sunday, 16th June at the Zinkwazi Lagoon, North of Durban.
1. Please find attached following:
- Competitor Invitation and Application Form
- Indemnity Form
- Sponsorship Form
2. Important Dates: (N.B. Make a note in your diary)
- Friday, 31st May 2013 (Last day to submit Race Entry Form and Indemnity Form)
- Friday, 31st May 2013 (Last day for Sponsor Signup)
- Friday, 7th June 2013 (Last Day to received prizes from Sponsors)
- Sunday, 16th June 2013 (10KM Zinkwazi Race)
3. More information or to submit Application Forms:
Tel: 011 314 0795
E-mail: sales@star-board.co.za
Fax: 011 314 5245
FIND BELOW ALL FORMS IN ONE PDF DOWLOADABLE FILE
This is the 3rd year of the annual 10km Zinkwazi Race (SUPSA sanctioned) taking place on Sunday, 16th June at the Zinkwazi Lagoon, North of Durban.
1. Please find attached following:
- Competitor Invitation and Application Form
- Indemnity Form
- Sponsorship Form
2. Important Dates: (N.B. Make a note in your diary)
- Friday, 31st May 2013 (Last day to submit Race Entry Form and Indemnity Form)
- Friday, 31st May 2013 (Last day for Sponsor Signup)
- Friday, 7th June 2013 (Last Day to received prizes from Sponsors)
- Sunday, 16th June 2013 (10KM Zinkwazi Race)
3. More information or to submit Application Forms:
Tel: 011 314 0795
E-mail: sales@star-board.co.za
Fax: 011 314 5245
FIND BELOW ALL FORMS IN ONE PDF DOWLOADABLE FILE
| zinkwazi_race_2013.pdf |
The right length for your paddle by Anton Nel
WELCOME SUP HOUT BAY
SUPSA is very happy to welcome a new SUP Club " SUP HOUT BAY " in Hout Bay WC !!
If you wish to become a member of this NEW amazing SUP CLUB please contact Juliette Ball email info@oceanlove.co.za
If you wish to become a member of this NEW amazing SUP CLUB please contact Juliette Ball email info@oceanlove.co.za
SUPSA SANCTIONED SUP SURF EVENT n 2 !!!
ATTENTION ALL PADDLERS !!! RACE 3 of 2013
SUPSA is proud to announce the third of the 5 SUP SELECTION SERIES RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team
The Starboard Zinkwazi 10km race will be taking place on SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 at the ZINKWAZI Lagoon , KZN
PLEASE NOTE : Paddlers that wish to be part of the 2014 SA Team Selection Series need to be paid up members before competing in this event, please contact members@supsa.org.za
The 14ft Class will be the qualifying division as per SUPSA.
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board or experience to partake in this event, fun for the whole family.
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT KIM TO REGISTER 0799641902
The Starboard Zinkwazi 10km race will be taking place on SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 at the ZINKWAZI Lagoon , KZN
PLEASE NOTE : Paddlers that wish to be part of the 2014 SA Team Selection Series need to be paid up members before competing in this event, please contact members@supsa.org.za
The 14ft Class will be the qualifying division as per SUPSA.
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board or experience to partake in this event, fun for the whole family.
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT KIM TO REGISTER 0799641902
Ladies only SUP Surf Competition
May 25/26 Muizenberg
The first ever Ladies SUP classic will be held on the 25th-26th May 2013 at Muizenberg Pavillion. This is your opportunity to show the South African SUP'ing community what the ladies are capable of!
The contest will have a Novice and open division, so no excuses for beginners! There will be waveriding and a short fun race for everyone to join in on!
We will meet at the Muizenebrg pavillion at 8:30am to start the contest at 9am.
Entry fee is R80 per division
We look forward to seeing everyone there, ALTHOUGH this is a 'LADIES' comp please feel free to bring your husbands,boyfriends, sons and friends along for some support!
For more info contact Xpression on the Beach on 021 7090596
The contest will have a Novice and open division, so no excuses for beginners! There will be waveriding and a short fun race for everyone to join in on!
We will meet at the Muizenebrg pavillion at 8:30am to start the contest at 9am.
Entry fee is R80 per division
We look forward to seeing everyone there, ALTHOUGH this is a 'LADIES' comp please feel free to bring your husbands,boyfriends, sons and friends along for some support!
For more info contact Xpression on the Beach on 021 7090596
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM
| xpression_ladies_sup_classic_enrty_form-2.pdf |
****** NEW SUPSA AFFILIATED SUP CLUB ******
SUPSA is very happy to welcome a new SUP Club " THE XPRESSION SUP TRIBE " in Muizenberg !!
If you wish to become a member of this NEW amazing SUP CLUB please contact Jason
email xpression@telkomsa.net
If you wish to become a member of this NEW amazing SUP CLUB please contact Jason
email xpression@telkomsa.net
****** BIG BIG BIG BIG NEWS ***SA CHAMPS******
Some more great news ... with regards to the SUP SA Champs part of the Durban Surf Carnival... we will be including a ONE HEAT GROM division under 12 to the event in order to promote the sport and encourage the youth into SUP... there are a couple of groms out there so here is your chance to make a name at SA's biggest SUP Wave riding event.... please contact Lollo (media@supsa.org.za) for entry details , Entry is free but the division is limited , SUPSA membership still applies , this is the time to get your family membership up to date
***** Media Release****** SUPSA RACE EVENT n 2
8 April 2013
SUPSA is proud to announce the second of the 5 SUP RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team :
The race will be taking place During the Gravity Festival on SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2013 in Kleinmond WC and will be called "Naish & SUP Cape Town Estuary Sprint"
organised by NAISH SUP & SUP CAPE TOWN
PLEASE NOTE : The Participants that wish to compete in this race for the 2014 qualifying MUST BE A CURRENT PAID UP SUPSA member
As per SUPSA the 14ft Class will be the Qualifying one
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board to partake in this event .
the day will be full of fun events for all SUPpers to take part in and further details will be following
for more news about the "Naish & SUP Cape Town Estuary Sprint" please contact :
Peter Petersen <peter@sup-culture.co.za> or
Guy Bubb <supcapetown@gmail.com>
for more info on becoming a member please go to : www.supsa.org.za <http://www.supsa.org.za/>
or contact members@supsa.org.za
SUPSA is proud to announce the second of the 5 SUP RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team :
The race will be taking place During the Gravity Festival on SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2013 in Kleinmond WC and will be called "Naish & SUP Cape Town Estuary Sprint"
organised by NAISH SUP & SUP CAPE TOWN
PLEASE NOTE : The Participants that wish to compete in this race for the 2014 qualifying MUST BE A CURRENT PAID UP SUPSA member
As per SUPSA the 14ft Class will be the Qualifying one
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board to partake in this event .
the day will be full of fun events for all SUPpers to take part in and further details will be following
for more news about the "Naish & SUP Cape Town Estuary Sprint" please contact :
Peter Petersen <peter@sup-culture.co.za> or
Guy Bubb <supcapetown@gmail.com>
for more info on becoming a member please go to : www.supsa.org.za <http://www.supsa.org.za/>
or contact members@supsa.org.za
MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 2013
SUPSA is proud to announce One of the 5 SUP RACES that will determine the athletes for the 2014 S.A. Team
the race will be taking place in DURBAN on SUNDAY 19 MAY COREBAN KING OF THE BAY as part of the Durban Winter SUP series 2013.
PLEASE NOTE : The Participants that wish to compete in this race for the 2014 qualifying MUST BE A CURRENT PAID UP SUPSA member
As per SUPSA the 14ft Class will be the Qualifying one
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board to partake in these events .
SAFETY RULES ALWAYS APPLY : LEASH is mandatory , PFD OR WET SUIT , FLARE OR PHONE
for more info on becoming a member please goto : www.supsa.org.za
or contact members@supsa.org.za
the race will be taking place in DURBAN on SUNDAY 19 MAY COREBAN KING OF THE BAY as part of the Durban Winter SUP series 2013.
PLEASE NOTE : The Participants that wish to compete in this race for the 2014 qualifying MUST BE A CURRENT PAID UP SUPSA member
As per SUPSA the 14ft Class will be the Qualifying one
We encourage All SUP'ers with any size board to partake in these events .
SAFETY RULES ALWAYS APPLY : LEASH is mandatory , PFD OR WET SUIT , FLARE OR PHONE
for more info on becoming a member please goto : www.supsa.org.za
or contact members@supsa.org.za
DURBAN WINTER SUP SERIES 2013 DATES
2 & 3 MAY Series Registration @ THULE Retail & Fitment Centre Umhlanga (next to Harley Davidson) 8:30am-5:30pm
5 MAY Race 1 Starboard Season Starter @ Marine SLC distance 6km Starts 9am
12 MAY Race 2 Freedom Surf @Dairy my Bru! @Dairy Beach
distance 7km Starts 9am
****19 MAY Race 3 Coreban King of the Bay @StellaCC 2 Marine
distance 11km Starts 9am***** THIS IS A SUPSA SANCTIONED RACE FOR 2014 S.A. QUALIFYING !!!ATHLETES MUST BE SUPSA PAID UP MEMBER FOR 2013 ********
2 JUNE Race 4 Coreban Battle of the Bay@ DUC distance 6km
Starts 9am
22 JUNE Race 5 Craig Thompson @ Marine SLC
distance 10km Starts 8am
7 JULY Race 6 Sanuk @ Marine SLC distance 7km Starts 9am
5 MAY Race 1 Starboard Season Starter @ Marine SLC distance 6km Starts 9am
12 MAY Race 2 Freedom Surf @Dairy my Bru! @Dairy Beach
distance 7km Starts 9am
****19 MAY Race 3 Coreban King of the Bay @StellaCC 2 Marine
distance 11km Starts 9am***** THIS IS A SUPSA SANCTIONED RACE FOR 2014 S.A. QUALIFYING !!!ATHLETES MUST BE SUPSA PAID UP MEMBER FOR 2013 ********
2 JUNE Race 4 Coreban Battle of the Bay@ DUC distance 6km
Starts 9am
22 JUNE Race 5 Craig Thompson @ Marine SLC
distance 10km Starts 8am
7 JULY Race 6 Sanuk @ Marine SLC distance 7km Starts 9am
SUP GAUTENG 3rd Inland Race
The 3rd Race of the Starboard Inland Race Series and Demo Day this last Saturday March 2nd at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg. The rain kept a some contenders away at first, but as soon as the sun re-appeared and the clouds disappeared the missing contenders appeared from under their covers to join the race! One Race was held combing Open and Race Class. All in all we had 12 entrants to the race. Massive effort from everyone. Get ready for the fourth and second last Race of the Inland Race Series next week. Click here to view photos from 2nd March 2013:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2obqcg387vyubeg/jRQU61eJCk?m
* The Race started out with William Tyson setting a fast pace for the first 350m. Just before the first buoy turn, Gunter Berger managed to slip in front of William and make a wobbly buoy turn to take the lead with Anton Nel close on his heels. For the first 2 laps, Gunter kept the lead an set the pace after which Anton Nel slipped in front of Gunter after a buoy turn leading up to the start of the third lap. The next 1.5 laps had Anton leading with Gunter close on his heels. The run up to the last buoy was a sprint between Gunter and Anton, riding parallel to one another. From the last buoy to the finish it was a fight for the finish line between Anton and Gunter with Anton slipping his boat just ahead of Gunter’s.
* Well done to all for a massive effort. Nick Bradley managed to improve his time by 30 seconds on his NEW Starboard Sprint. 1 week of training at the gym seems to have made a difference together with the weapon underneath his feet. Mark Roe set a record time for himself. Well done to all!
* 3rd Race Results attached.
* Also, attached are water test results from department of Water Affairs indicating that the water at Emmarentia Dam is of Good Quality!
Stand up Paddling is the world’ fastest growing water-sport. What are you doing in your city to invite people to try this amazing sport?
* The Race started out with William Tyson setting a fast pace for the first 350m. Just before the first buoy turn, Gunter Berger managed to slip in front of William and make a wobbly buoy turn to take the lead with Anton Nel close on his heels. For the first 2 laps, Gunter kept the lead an set the pace after which Anton Nel slipped in front of Gunter after a buoy turn leading up to the start of the third lap. The next 1.5 laps had Anton leading with Gunter close on his heels. The run up to the last buoy was a sprint between Gunter and Anton, riding parallel to one another. From the last buoy to the finish it was a fight for the finish line between Anton and Gunter with Anton slipping his boat just ahead of Gunter’s.
* Well done to all for a massive effort. Nick Bradley managed to improve his time by 30 seconds on his NEW Starboard Sprint. 1 week of training at the gym seems to have made a difference together with the weapon underneath his feet. Mark Roe set a record time for himself. Well done to all!
* 3rd Race Results attached.
* Also, attached are water test results from department of Water Affairs indicating that the water at Emmarentia Dam is of Good Quality!
Stand up Paddling is the world’ fastest growing water-sport. What are you doing in your city to invite people to try this amazing sport?
Team South Africa wins silver at the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships in Peru
MEDIA RELEASE
Sunday 3 March 2013
2013 ISA SUP and Paddleboard World Championships
International Surfing Association (ISA)
Club Waikiki, Miraflores, Lima Peru
24 February - 2 March 2013
Team South Africa wins silver at the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships in Peru
The South African SUP and Paddleboard Team went one better than last year and made history in Peru on Saturday March 2nd when they finished second behind Australia in the overall team standings at the 2013 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships in Peru at the weekend.
In a fantastic team effort South Africa also finished second behind Australia and ahead of France and Brazil in the Team Relay.
In the individual results, Anna Notten of Cape Town was the toast of the South African team, winning a silver medal in the Women’s Paddleboard Technical race and the Women’s Paddleboard Technical race respectively.
Young Dylan Frick of Gordon’s Bay won a bronze medal for his efforts in the Men’s SUP Technical race while Ryan Butcher won bronze medals in the SUP Technical race and the SUP Long Distance race respectively.
Other members of the team were Justin Bing, Chris Bertish, Scott Rutherford, Tammy Robarts, Shelley Bradfield, Francois Frick (coach) and Bruce Johnston (manager).
The second ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships attracted a record number of athletes from 23 countries making it the most diverse SUP and Paddleboard event in history.
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.
ISA membership is made up of the surfing National Governing Bodies of 72 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. Fernando Aguerre (Argentina) is the President and the four Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (AUS), Karín Sierralta (PER), Debbie Beacham (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).
SUP South Africa (SUPSA) is a member of Surfing South Africa (SSA), the recognised governing body for surfing, longboarding, SUP and bodyboarding in South Africa. Surfing South Africa is a founder member of the International Surfing Association.
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OVERALL TEAM RESULTS
Australia- 24,140 points, Gold Medal
South Africa- 17,005 points, Silver Medal
Mexico- 15,119 points, Bronze Medal
Peru- 14,118 points, Copper Medal
Brazil- 13,771 points
France- 13,682 points
Argentina- 12,833 points
Venezuela- 12,287 points
United Kingdom- 10,709 points
Canada- 7,898 points
Spain- 7,108 points
Denmark- 5,755 points
Puerto Rico- 5,446 points
USA- 5,196 points
Chile- 4,919 points
Japan- 4,537 points
New Zealand- 3,560 points
Ireland- 3,240 points
Sweden- 2,860 points
Germany- 2,696 points
Tahiti- 1,850 points
Panama & El Salvador – 600 points
Team Relay
Australia, Gold Medal
South Africa, Silver Medal
France, Bronze Medal
Brazil, Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Surfing
Sean Poynter (USA), Gold Medal
Tamil Martino (PER), Silver Medal
Antoine Delpero (FRA), Bronze Medal
Beau Nixon (AUS), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Surfing
Nicole Pacelli (BRA), Gold Medal
Shakira Westdorp (AUS), Silver Medal
Iballa Ruano (SPA), Bronze Medal
Caroline Angibaud (FRA), Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Technical Race
Casper Steinfath (DEN), Gold Medal
Jamie Mitchell (AUS), Silver Medal
Dylan Frick (RSA), Bronze Medal
Paul Jackson (NZL), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Technical Race
Angela Jackson (AUS), Gold Medal
Olivia Piana (FRA), Silver Medal
Barbara Brasil (BRA), Bronze Medal
Laura Quetglas (SPA), Copper Meda
Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race
Lincoln Dews (AUS), Gold Medal
Brad Gaul (AUS), Silver Medal
Ryan Butcher (RSA), Bronze Medal
Luiz Escudero (PER), Copper Medal
Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race
Jordan Mercer (AUS), Gold Medal
Anna Notten (RSA), Silver Medal
Rocio Larranaga (PER), Bronze Medal
Shannon Bell (CAN), Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Long Distance Race
Jamie Mitchell (AUS), Gold Medal
Casper Steinfath (DEN), Silver Medal
Fernando Stalla (MEX), Bronze Medal
Paul Jackson (NZL), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Long Distance Race
Angela Jackson (AUS), Gold Medal
Olivia Piana (FRA), Silver Medal
Shannon Bell (CAN), Bronze Medal
Laura Quetgals (SPA), Copper Medal
Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race
Brad Gaul (AUS), Gold Medal
Lincoln Dews (AUS), Silver Medal
Ryan Butcher (RSA), Bronze Medal
Luiz Escudero (PER), Copper Medal
Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race
Jordan Mercer (AUS), Gold Medal
Anna Notten (RSA), Silver Medal
Rocio Larrranaga (PER), Bronze Medal
Risa Machucha (MEX), Copper Medal
Compiled by:
Robin de Kock
General Manager
Surfing South Africa
0824541149
surfingsouthafrica@gmail.com
Sunday 3 March 2013
2013 ISA SUP and Paddleboard World Championships
International Surfing Association (ISA)
Club Waikiki, Miraflores, Lima Peru
24 February - 2 March 2013
Team South Africa wins silver at the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships in Peru
The South African SUP and Paddleboard Team went one better than last year and made history in Peru on Saturday March 2nd when they finished second behind Australia in the overall team standings at the 2013 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships in Peru at the weekend.
In a fantastic team effort South Africa also finished second behind Australia and ahead of France and Brazil in the Team Relay.
In the individual results, Anna Notten of Cape Town was the toast of the South African team, winning a silver medal in the Women’s Paddleboard Technical race and the Women’s Paddleboard Technical race respectively.
Young Dylan Frick of Gordon’s Bay won a bronze medal for his efforts in the Men’s SUP Technical race while Ryan Butcher won bronze medals in the SUP Technical race and the SUP Long Distance race respectively.
Other members of the team were Justin Bing, Chris Bertish, Scott Rutherford, Tammy Robarts, Shelley Bradfield, Francois Frick (coach) and Bruce Johnston (manager).
The second ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships attracted a record number of athletes from 23 countries making it the most diverse SUP and Paddleboard event in history.
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.
ISA membership is made up of the surfing National Governing Bodies of 72 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. Fernando Aguerre (Argentina) is the President and the four Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (AUS), Karín Sierralta (PER), Debbie Beacham (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).
SUP South Africa (SUPSA) is a member of Surfing South Africa (SSA), the recognised governing body for surfing, longboarding, SUP and bodyboarding in South Africa. Surfing South Africa is a founder member of the International Surfing Association.
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OVERALL TEAM RESULTS
Australia- 24,140 points, Gold Medal
South Africa- 17,005 points, Silver Medal
Mexico- 15,119 points, Bronze Medal
Peru- 14,118 points, Copper Medal
Brazil- 13,771 points
France- 13,682 points
Argentina- 12,833 points
Venezuela- 12,287 points
United Kingdom- 10,709 points
Canada- 7,898 points
Spain- 7,108 points
Denmark- 5,755 points
Puerto Rico- 5,446 points
USA- 5,196 points
Chile- 4,919 points
Japan- 4,537 points
New Zealand- 3,560 points
Ireland- 3,240 points
Sweden- 2,860 points
Germany- 2,696 points
Tahiti- 1,850 points
Panama & El Salvador – 600 points
Team Relay
Australia, Gold Medal
South Africa, Silver Medal
France, Bronze Medal
Brazil, Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Surfing
Sean Poynter (USA), Gold Medal
Tamil Martino (PER), Silver Medal
Antoine Delpero (FRA), Bronze Medal
Beau Nixon (AUS), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Surfing
Nicole Pacelli (BRA), Gold Medal
Shakira Westdorp (AUS), Silver Medal
Iballa Ruano (SPA), Bronze Medal
Caroline Angibaud (FRA), Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Technical Race
Casper Steinfath (DEN), Gold Medal
Jamie Mitchell (AUS), Silver Medal
Dylan Frick (RSA), Bronze Medal
Paul Jackson (NZL), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Technical Race
Angela Jackson (AUS), Gold Medal
Olivia Piana (FRA), Silver Medal
Barbara Brasil (BRA), Bronze Medal
Laura Quetglas (SPA), Copper Meda
Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race
Lincoln Dews (AUS), Gold Medal
Brad Gaul (AUS), Silver Medal
Ryan Butcher (RSA), Bronze Medal
Luiz Escudero (PER), Copper Medal
Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race
Jordan Mercer (AUS), Gold Medal
Anna Notten (RSA), Silver Medal
Rocio Larranaga (PER), Bronze Medal
Shannon Bell (CAN), Copper Medal
Men’s SUP Long Distance Race
Jamie Mitchell (AUS), Gold Medal
Casper Steinfath (DEN), Silver Medal
Fernando Stalla (MEX), Bronze Medal
Paul Jackson (NZL), Copper Medal
Women’s SUP Long Distance Race
Angela Jackson (AUS), Gold Medal
Olivia Piana (FRA), Silver Medal
Shannon Bell (CAN), Bronze Medal
Laura Quetgals (SPA), Copper Medal
Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race
Brad Gaul (AUS), Gold Medal
Lincoln Dews (AUS), Silver Medal
Ryan Butcher (RSA), Bronze Medal
Luiz Escudero (PER), Copper Medal
Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race
Jordan Mercer (AUS), Gold Medal
Anna Notten (RSA), Silver Medal
Rocio Larrranaga (PER), Bronze Medal
Risa Machucha (MEX), Copper Medal
Compiled by:
Robin de Kock
General Manager
Surfing South Africa
0824541149
surfingsouthafrica@gmail.com
Day 5 WHAT A DAY FOR TEAM SA
A busy day was had by the SA team Yesterday. Our surfing team finished off their campaign with Tammy getting a 6th position, Chris a 7th and Justin an 8th position which all added to our team points tally.
We then moved across to the racing were Anna paddled an intelligent and incredible race to finish in a second spot and Ryan completing his race with a 3rd and yet again good team points.
In the team relay heats Bruce Johnston was kept busy with a double protest that he had to place which in the end had Canada and Peru disqualified, but that is the business of top events racing.
With this disqualification of Peru it keeps them out of the team points plus they have gained NO points towards the team tally.
Today is going to be tense with Shelley in the women technical final and Dylan and Scott in the men’s technical final.
The Team decided to change the relay team around for the final with Shelley dropping out and Tammy moving into the team plus they are going to change the order that they are going to send them out but will only decide this in the morning once they have looked at the conditions, they are only needing to hand in the team set up and order of racing by 10:00 am.
The team going to have the pleasure of the SA Ambassador coming down to the contest site and many of the Embassy staff will be joining her in supporting the Team during the race finals, awards and closing ceremony so lets hope for a good day. Bruce Johnston was told by the commentators that are doing the live feed ,that they have been looking at the various controls that they have in place and guess who has the most connections that are watching the live feed ?????They have been very surprised at the interest been show by South African viewers and have been recorded as the most active by far worldwide plus as far as other media communication South Africa is by far the most active.
This has really lifted the Team here in Peru knowing the support that they are getting back home for them so please let everyone know that the team really appreciates it.
We then moved across to the racing were Anna paddled an intelligent and incredible race to finish in a second spot and Ryan completing his race with a 3rd and yet again good team points.
In the team relay heats Bruce Johnston was kept busy with a double protest that he had to place which in the end had Canada and Peru disqualified, but that is the business of top events racing.
With this disqualification of Peru it keeps them out of the team points plus they have gained NO points towards the team tally.
Today is going to be tense with Shelley in the women technical final and Dylan and Scott in the men’s technical final.
The Team decided to change the relay team around for the final with Shelley dropping out and Tammy moving into the team plus they are going to change the order that they are going to send them out but will only decide this in the morning once they have looked at the conditions, they are only needing to hand in the team set up and order of racing by 10:00 am.
The team going to have the pleasure of the SA Ambassador coming down to the contest site and many of the Embassy staff will be joining her in supporting the Team during the race finals, awards and closing ceremony so lets hope for a good day. Bruce Johnston was told by the commentators that are doing the live feed ,that they have been looking at the various controls that they have in place and guess who has the most connections that are watching the live feed ?????They have been very surprised at the interest been show by South African viewers and have been recorded as the most active by far worldwide plus as far as other media communication South Africa is by far the most active.
This has really lifted the Team here in Peru knowing the support that they are getting back home for them so please let everyone know that the team really appreciates it.
Century City Sports Festival
Naish SUP race
Intaka - Century City
Sunday 3rd March 2013
DIRECTIONS:
Please use grass-parking on Canal Walk shopping center side of canal marked "P" on map. Paddle your boards across to registration and start by Clubhouse at Intaka entrance marked "Central Park" on map. Intaka entrance will be closed - so no parking by Clubhouse due to multiple other events.
Paddle-race for the whole family! We'll have a short-course (1.6km) and a long-course (6km) on the protected canals of Century City. Flat-water suitable for beginners and first timers so come give social racing go!
Registration at 10am at Clubhouse by Intaka.
Start: 11am
R2,500 Cash prizes + medals and product prizes.
Entry fee: R80
Intaka - Century City
Sunday 3rd March 2013
DIRECTIONS:
Please use grass-parking on Canal Walk shopping center side of canal marked "P" on map. Paddle your boards across to registration and start by Clubhouse at Intaka entrance marked "Central Park" on map. Intaka entrance will be closed - so no parking by Clubhouse due to multiple other events.
Paddle-race for the whole family! We'll have a short-course (1.6km) and a long-course (6km) on the protected canals of Century City. Flat-water suitable for beginners and first timers so come give social racing go!
Registration at 10am at Clubhouse by Intaka.
Start: 11am
R2,500 Cash prizes + medals and product prizes.
Entry fee: R80
Team S.A. at the 2013 World ISA SUP and Paddleboard Championships
March 1st 2013
The team is now sitting SECOND in the Team Points which means we are in the Silver position and last year we won the Bronze.
Justin Bing , Chris Bertish and Tammy Robarts are all thru in the SUP SURFING Repercharge Heats and Justin and Chris will face each other in the Reper Round 6 , Tammy is in the Reper Final ( if she wins she goes in to the FINAL that is on saturday)
Both Dylan Frick and Scott Rutherfoord are in the SUP Technical Race Final ( Dylan Came in 2nd in his heat and Scott in 5th in his heat)
Bruce Johnston The Team Manager has lodged a protest in regards to the results of the SUP Long Distance Race as Dylan came in 8th and they placed him 9th and the times are wrong ( we all saw it live ... )
Shelley Bradfield our Lady SUP Racer , placed 8th in the long distance race out of 15 Ladies
Anna Notten once again proved she is an amazing prone paddler reconfirming her Silver medal from last year and same did Ryan Butcher arriving 3rd in the man prone long distance
Francois Frick ( the Coach ) did the long distance prone paddle too , he had never paddled a prone board before , he is one of our Top SUP Racers and Surfers in South Africa , he did the prone race in order for the Team to gain more points , we are all very proud of his achievement.
The conditions in Peru have been a bit inconsistent , small waves the first couple of days ( 3 ft ) and finally yesterday the 5-6 ft arrived , which is what our team is used to. One big constant has been the fog , which delayed a lot of the races and the surfing heats .
We are all very proud of what our Team has done so far.
The team is now sitting SECOND in the Team Points which means we are in the Silver position and last year we won the Bronze.
Justin Bing , Chris Bertish and Tammy Robarts are all thru in the SUP SURFING Repercharge Heats and Justin and Chris will face each other in the Reper Round 6 , Tammy is in the Reper Final ( if she wins she goes in to the FINAL that is on saturday)
Both Dylan Frick and Scott Rutherfoord are in the SUP Technical Race Final ( Dylan Came in 2nd in his heat and Scott in 5th in his heat)
Bruce Johnston The Team Manager has lodged a protest in regards to the results of the SUP Long Distance Race as Dylan came in 8th and they placed him 9th and the times are wrong ( we all saw it live ... )
Shelley Bradfield our Lady SUP Racer , placed 8th in the long distance race out of 15 Ladies
Anna Notten once again proved she is an amazing prone paddler reconfirming her Silver medal from last year and same did Ryan Butcher arriving 3rd in the man prone long distance
Francois Frick ( the Coach ) did the long distance prone paddle too , he had never paddled a prone board before , he is one of our Top SUP Racers and Surfers in South Africa , he did the prone race in order for the Team to gain more points , we are all very proud of his achievement.
The conditions in Peru have been a bit inconsistent , small waves the first couple of days ( 3 ft ) and finally yesterday the 5-6 ft arrived , which is what our team is used to. One big constant has been the fog , which delayed a lot of the races and the surfing heats .
We are all very proud of what our Team has done so far.
DAY 3 of the ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships
The mist was really issue with only a few heats been able to have been surfed. Tammy placed 3rd in her heat in the morning and will be surfing on Thursday in the repercharge round tomorrow. Frick is still recovering and his body is in a lot of pain but will soon recover. it is going to find it difficult in the next few days as a lot of time was lost on day 3 and hopefully there will be less mist over the next few days.
The Results for the SUP Race day are being reviewed by ISA judges still as there were a few discrepancies . The Team points have not been announced yet , but S.A. is in a good spot .
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The Results for the SUP Race day are being reviewed by ISA judges still as there were a few discrepancies . The Team points have not been announced yet , but S.A. is in a good spot .
For More photos Click on the Photo Gallery in the menu bar
DAY 2 of the Contest
Day 2 of the contest proved that the SA Team is not afraid to show what they are made of. Frikkie , did the prone paddle race , never having been on one of those boards , and although he did no finish the race he earned points for the Team .
Dylan and Scott came in respectively 8th and 11th which is an excellent placement , same went for Shelley who placed 8th in the women .
Anna placed 2nd in the prone women , and Ryan 3rd in prone men .
The race was not easy , it "unofficially "became a 25 km paddle in the fog , where contestants nearly missed buoy turns . And some were asked to end the race 3km before the finish ( you can imagine the reactions... Athletes did not travel this far to pull out just because there is a fog bank !!)
We are all so proud of our Team , paddling without their boards ( yes they had loans) , overcoming the stomach bugs and giving it all they can . Thanks to Bruce the manager for keeping the team spirits up and dealing with all the issues that the lack of delivery of the boards caused .
Today Tammy , Justin and Chris are up in the Sup surfing .
Dylan and Scott came in respectively 8th and 11th which is an excellent placement , same went for Shelley who placed 8th in the women .
Anna placed 2nd in the prone women , and Ryan 3rd in prone men .
The race was not easy , it "unofficially "became a 25 km paddle in the fog , where contestants nearly missed buoy turns . And some were asked to end the race 3km before the finish ( you can imagine the reactions... Athletes did not travel this far to pull out just because there is a fog bank !!)
We are all so proud of our Team , paddling without their boards ( yes they had loans) , overcoming the stomach bugs and giving it all they can . Thanks to Bruce the manager for keeping the team spirits up and dealing with all the issues that the lack of delivery of the boards caused .
Today Tammy , Justin and Chris are up in the Sup surfing .
FEB 26th Schedule
ISA WORLD STAND UP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP PERU - 2013
DAY 2 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26th
SURFING
03 Heats MEN Repechage 1 8:00AM PERU TIME ( 2 pm South Africa)
02 Heats WOMEN Repechage 1 09:00AM PERU TIME
Distance Race Preparation 11:00AM PERU TIME
Distance Race Start
SUP Men
SUP Women
Paddle Men
Paddle Women
DAY 2 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26th
SURFING
03 Heats MEN Repechage 1 8:00AM PERU TIME ( 2 pm South Africa)
02 Heats WOMEN Repechage 1 09:00AM PERU TIME
Distance Race Preparation 11:00AM PERU TIME
Distance Race Start
SUP Men
SUP Women
Paddle Men
Paddle Women
Day 1 of the contest
The men surfed 2 qualifying rounds on Monday and the ladies only 1. Both Justin Bing and Chris Bertish made it thru both rounds and are due to surf again on Wed, Tammy only surfed 1 round and has also made it thru to the next round. Tuesday Feb 26th is repro charge rounds for both men and woman. These surf heats will be surfed first hopefully once the mist lifts as was with today. The distance paddle races are going to be later in the day so that teams can still get their boards out of Customs. The Team manager has had to approach the ISA president in order to ask for his help and the Team has an ISA person that has been working with Customs the whole time, ISA has even paid Customs a release deposit fee for each board and but the Team is still awaiting their release!!!!!! Nearly every team is having problems with boards. ISA is going to hold off the distance race event as long as possible as they are very aware of the situation but if boards are still not released they will have to go ahead without half of the field
Which is very unfortunate as most of the top competitors are board less .
See below for results
Which is very unfortunate as most of the top competitors are board less .
See below for results
OPENING CEREMONY DAY !!
Feb 24th, 2013 Miraflores, Peru
The 2013 Standup and paddleboard world champs started today with the opening ceremony. Unfortunately the team is suffering with the old travelling stomach bug and a few have been taken down in the last few days, today Tammy Robarts was unable to make the opening ceremony and decided to lie low as she is up tomorrow in the woman round 1 SUP wave event. Justin Bing and Chris Bertish will be both surfing possible twice tomorrow in round 1 & 2 qualifying rounds with the long distance race events on Tuesday.
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The 2013 Standup and paddleboard world champs started today with the opening ceremony. Unfortunately the team is suffering with the old travelling stomach bug and a few have been taken down in the last few days, today Tammy Robarts was unable to make the opening ceremony and decided to lie low as she is up tomorrow in the woman round 1 SUP wave event. Justin Bing and Chris Bertish will be both surfing possible twice tomorrow in round 1 & 2 qualifying rounds with the long distance race events on Tuesday.
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Pre - Event Warm Up Miraflores , Peru
Day 3 Pre contest Miraflores Peru
Day 3 (Thursday) saw the team , chilling doing some surfing , registering , and doing interviews ( Dylan & Anna) . Justin Bing has been turning heads with his performances on the water and the other teams are starting to get worried , Tammy Robarts as well is training hard and is going to show them what she can do .... Still a few issues with missing boards but the Team is confident they will all be delivered in time . the Team as made the joint decision to enter a second male prone with Chris Bertish doing the technical and Francois Frick the distance . We have a strong and compact team , that is bonding more and more every day .
Scott Rutherfoord arrived as well , and Bruce Johnston has enlisted the help of a ISA local representative to assist Chris and Frikkie with getting the boards thru Customs
"Team SA has really been impressive in the water so far with Justin really turning heads, just hope he can carry it thru the next week and take gold. They can’t believe that Dylan is not doing the wave event as he has also been surfing really well and Tammy is gaining confidence after every session" B.J. Team Manager
Scott Rutherfoord arrived as well , and Bruce Johnston has enlisted the help of a ISA local representative to assist Chris and Frikkie with getting the boards thru Customs
"Team SA has really been impressive in the water so far with Justin really turning heads, just hope he can carry it thru the next week and take gold. They can’t believe that Dylan is not doing the wave event as he has also been surfing really well and Tammy is gaining confidence after every session" B.J. Team Manager
Day 2 pre contest Miraflores Peru
Justin Bing in training
After a good nights rest The Team headed off to the beach this morning, leaving Chris to sleep in as he arrived some time during the night!!!
The wave was a bit wobbly this morning but as soon as the tide changed the waves really improved. The team all put in 2-3 session, playing with fin set ups etc. Shelley and Anna managed to get some paddleboards and went for a good long paddle together. Ryan has arrived and will be meeting up with the team tonight as they plan to go out for a team dinner tonight. Chris is helping Frick and Shelley with getting their boards as he is the only one that speaks a bit of Spanish and has last years experience on his side. Tomorrow the team will be going to register for the contest with the ISA and we have been invited by the SA Ambassador to the Embassy for informal drinks.
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Bruce Johnston
Team Manager & Supsa Vice-president
The wave was a bit wobbly this morning but as soon as the tide changed the waves really improved. The team all put in 2-3 session, playing with fin set ups etc. Shelley and Anna managed to get some paddleboards and went for a good long paddle together. Ryan has arrived and will be meeting up with the team tonight as they plan to go out for a team dinner tonight. Chris is helping Frick and Shelley with getting their boards as he is the only one that speaks a bit of Spanish and has last years experience on his side. Tomorrow the team will be going to register for the contest with the ISA and we have been invited by the SA Ambassador to the Embassy for informal drinks.
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Bruce Johnston
Team Manager & Supsa Vice-president
News from the SA SUP TEAM First day in Peru
Miraflores, Peru 21 February 2013
The team survived the crossing from Africa to South America – Peru ( 27 hour trip)
After just few hours sleep the guys and girls were rearing to go , getting some local currency and a few supplies for the day, then it was off to the beach.
The taxi from the previous night night collected them once again with the boards strapped to the roof , They headed down the hill to the beach.
They checked out the contest site , which is still under full construction with all the stands, contest tower and team areas being set up.
Boards were soon out of their bags, waxes up and the Team hit the water.
The water is fresh but with warm sunny weather it is bearable in board shorts .
The team had 2 session on wednesday and all were feeling the long trip so they headed back to the lodge to relax and get ready to tackle the next day with a reported large swell to arrive overnight.
They chatted to 2 of the GB team that had arrived and saw the Mexican and Peru team been put through their paces by their coach.
I am sure we will see plenty more teams on the beach tomorrow as they all start to arrive.
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Bruce Johnston
Team Manager & Supsa Vice-president
2013 SA SUP Surf Championships in Durban
Women Finalists 2012 SA SUP Surf Championships in Durban
Penny Stemmet 1st , Tammy Robarts 2nd (2013 SA SUP TEAM) , Michelle Thiart Fourie 3rd , Chelsea Van Rooyen 4th
Stand Up Paddle South Africa
is proud to announce that the 2013 South African SUP Surfing Championships will be held at the Nerve Events DURBAN SURF CARNIVAL presented by JEEP APPAREL at the iconic New Pier, Durban on 7-9 June 2013.
The Nerve Events DURBAN SURF CARNIVAL presented by JEEP APPAREL is a SUPSA sanctioned event and the winners in the Men and Women’s open divisions will be crowned the South African SUP Surf National Champions respectively. These winners will be eligible for squad selection to represent South Africa at the 2014 ISA Stand Up Paddle World Championship. In addition to the Men and Women’s open divisions there will be also Junior and over 45's divisions.
The entry fee for SUP 2012 South African SUP Surfing Championships will be R230 .
It is mandatory to be a current SUPSA member to participate in the SUP surf event.
Please download 2013 membership forms from the SUPSA website http://www.supsa.org.za/membership.html or email media@supsa.org.za
is proud to announce that the 2013 South African SUP Surfing Championships will be held at the Nerve Events DURBAN SURF CARNIVAL presented by JEEP APPAREL at the iconic New Pier, Durban on 7-9 June 2013.
The Nerve Events DURBAN SURF CARNIVAL presented by JEEP APPAREL is a SUPSA sanctioned event and the winners in the Men and Women’s open divisions will be crowned the South African SUP Surf National Champions respectively. These winners will be eligible for squad selection to represent South Africa at the 2014 ISA Stand Up Paddle World Championship. In addition to the Men and Women’s open divisions there will be also Junior and over 45's divisions.
The entry fee for SUP 2012 South African SUP Surfing Championships will be R230 .
It is mandatory to be a current SUPSA member to participate in the SUP surf event.
Please download 2013 membership forms from the SUPSA website http://www.supsa.org.za/membership.html or email media@supsa.org.za
First Starboard Inland Race Series 16.02.13
SUP GAUTENG
The First Race of the Starboard Inland Race Series and Demo Day was held this last Saturday at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg. Massive turnout! Two Races were held. An Open Class and a Race Class. All in all there were 22 entrants to the race. The new Starboard Race Boards impressed. Get ready for the second Race of the Inland Race Series next week
Anton Nel sets the pace over 4 laps at 26 min 51 sec.
To Join SUP Gauteng and get info please email gunter@star-board.co.za
Anton Nel sets the pace over 4 laps at 26 min 51 sec.
To Join SUP Gauteng and get info please email gunter@star-board.co.za
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2013 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Mexico’s Fernando Stalla, who will be back to compete this year, boosts during the inaugural World SUP and Paddleboard Championship last year in Peru. Photo: ISA/Tweddle
ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship
February 24 to March 2, 2013
Miraflores, Lima, Peru
The second annual ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will take place February 24 to March 2, 2013 on the beaches of Miraflores, Lima, Peru – home of the famous Club Waikiki and the cradle of Peruvian surfing.
In this second edition of the World Championship, the best men and women from all over the globe will gather in Miraflores to determine the Gold Medalists in SUP Surfing, SUP Racing and Prone Paddleboarding.
The ten things you need to know about the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship are:
1. The Event
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will gather the world’s best SUP Racers and Surfers, and Paddleboarders to compete in a National Teams competition.
It is an “Olympic Style” event – teams compete for medals and the honor of representing their countries. The excellence of competitive paddling reaches its highest level as each participant defends his or her flag.
2. The Competition
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship is an annual event that returns to Peru for its second edition in the beautiful waves at La Pampilla, Miraflores, in the surfing city of Lima, Peru, and will feature defending Gold Medalists and up-and-coming athletes from around the world.
3. The History
The ISA is Surfing’s World Governing Authority as recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The ISA first held the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in January 2012 due to the increasing popularity and growing talent level participating in these disciplines on a global level.
During the inaugural World Championship last year at the same location, the Australian team won six out of the eleven possible Individual Gold Medals plus the Team Relay Race, giving the Aussies the overall Team Gold Medal and the Club Waikiki-Peru Trophy, establishing them as the world leader in SUP and Paddleboard.
4. The Mission
With the goal of developing all wave riding sports around the world, the ISA has returned to Peru for the fifth time and second year in a row for the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
Produced by Latin Pro and the Peruvian Surfing Federation, FENTA, Peru hosted the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in 2011, the ISA World Surfing Games in 2010, both taking place in Punta Hermosa, and the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship in 2008 at Punta Rocas.
5. The Support
Thanks to the continued support from legendary Club Waikiki, IPD (Peruvian Institute of Sports), ADO (Peruvian Association of Olympic Athletes), and COP (Peruvian Olympic Committee), the ISA is looking forward to improving upon the success of the inaugural 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
6. The Numbers
Over 120 SUPers and Paddleboarders from more than 20 countries will fill over 200 slots competing in the event. It will feature the following divisions with the maximum number of competitors per country in parenthesis:
SUP Surfing Men (2) and Women (1)
SUP Racing Men (2) and Women (1)
-Technical SUP Racing Men and Women
-Distance SUP Racing Men and Women
Paddleboard Racing Men (2) and Women (1)
- Distance Paddleboard Racing Men and Women
-Technical Racing Men and Women
Paddle Team Relay (4 athletes per team)
-Sup Racing Men (1) and Women (1)
-Paddleboard Men (1) and Women (1)
7. The Schedule
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship Opening Ceremony will officially take place on February 24, 2013 at Lima’s Parque Kennedy with the Parade of the Nations and the Sands of the World Ceremony.
During the Sands of the World Ceremony, the participating countries will carry sand from their local beach and pour it into a glass container on stage symbolizing the peaceful gathering of nations through the love of surfing.
Full schedule below:
Thursday, 21 February
11:00 am Press Conference, Municipalidad de Miraflores
Sun, 24 February:
11:30 am Parade of Nations, Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
12:00 pm Opening Ceremony, Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
Monday, February 25:
8:00am – 4:40pm Competition: SUP Surf, La Pampilla
Tuesday, February 26:
9:00 am – 12:00pm Competition Final: Distance Race, La Pamilla
1:00pm – 3:40pm Competition: Surf
Wednesday, February 27:
8:00am – 12:00pm Competition: Surf
12:40pm – 3:20pm Competition Preliminaries: Paddle Tech Race
Thursday, February 28:
8:00am – 11:20am Competition: Surf
12:20pm – 3:00pm Competiton Preliminaries: SUP Tech Race
Friday, March 1:
8:00am – 12:00pm Competition: Surf
12:40pm – 1:20pm Competition Final: Paddle Tech Race Women
1:20pm – 2:00pm Competition Final: Paddle Tech Race Men
2:40pm – 4:00pm Competition Preliminaries: Relay Race
Saturday, March 2:
8:00am – 8:25am Competition: Repechage Final: Surf Women
8:25am – 8:50am Competition: Repechage Final Surf Men
9:20am – 10:00am Competition Final: SUP Tech Race Women
10:00am – 10:40am Competition Final: SUP Tech Race Men
10:40am – 11:05am Competition Final: Surf Women
11:05am – 11:30am Competition Final: Surf Men
12:00pm – 1:20pm Competition Final: Relay Race
1:40pm Closing Ceremony
8. The Expectation
Traditional SUP and Paddleboarding powerhouses like Australia and Brazil have confirmed their participation in the event. Ten-time Molokai-to-Oahu Paddleboarding Champion and world-renowned waterman, Jamie Mitchell (AUS) will be a strong contender in the SUP Distance race.
In addition, new countries will have a presence in the Championship including India, Denmark, and Sweden.
9. The Venue
The SUP Surfing World Champions will be determined at the perfect rights at La Pampilla with its long, rock-bottom waves. The Men’s and Women’s winners will each hoist the Hector Velarde Trophy, named in honor of Peru’s first surfing champion.
The Distance Race, which is the same for both SUP and Prone events, will run from La Pampilla to Playa Barrancos and back and a length of approximately 18-20Km.
The Technical Races will run through a course that is approximately 5-6km set by buoys in the ocean and will start and finish in the surf at La Pampilla.
The Team Relay Race is approximately a 500m-course set by 2 buoys in the water and will start and finish in the surf at La Pampilla.
10. The Facts
Club Waikiki was founded in 1942 by the father of Peruvian surfing, Carlos Dogny. It’s one of the oldest surfing clubs in the world.
Eduardo Arena, founder of the International Surfing Federation (ISF), was raised in Lima and began his surfing life in front of Club Waikiki. The ISF became the International Surfing Association (ISA) in 1976.
The boards used for SUP racing competitions must have a maximum length no longer than 12’6” (over 3.5 meters) and for Paddleboard a limit of 12’. There is no size limit for the SUP surfing equipment.
February 24 to March 2, 2013
Miraflores, Lima, Peru
The second annual ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will take place February 24 to March 2, 2013 on the beaches of Miraflores, Lima, Peru – home of the famous Club Waikiki and the cradle of Peruvian surfing.
In this second edition of the World Championship, the best men and women from all over the globe will gather in Miraflores to determine the Gold Medalists in SUP Surfing, SUP Racing and Prone Paddleboarding.
The ten things you need to know about the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship are:
1. The Event
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will gather the world’s best SUP Racers and Surfers, and Paddleboarders to compete in a National Teams competition.
It is an “Olympic Style” event – teams compete for medals and the honor of representing their countries. The excellence of competitive paddling reaches its highest level as each participant defends his or her flag.
2. The Competition
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship is an annual event that returns to Peru for its second edition in the beautiful waves at La Pampilla, Miraflores, in the surfing city of Lima, Peru, and will feature defending Gold Medalists and up-and-coming athletes from around the world.
3. The History
The ISA is Surfing’s World Governing Authority as recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The ISA first held the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in January 2012 due to the increasing popularity and growing talent level participating in these disciplines on a global level.
During the inaugural World Championship last year at the same location, the Australian team won six out of the eleven possible Individual Gold Medals plus the Team Relay Race, giving the Aussies the overall Team Gold Medal and the Club Waikiki-Peru Trophy, establishing them as the world leader in SUP and Paddleboard.
4. The Mission
With the goal of developing all wave riding sports around the world, the ISA has returned to Peru for the fifth time and second year in a row for the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
Produced by Latin Pro and the Peruvian Surfing Federation, FENTA, Peru hosted the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in 2011, the ISA World Surfing Games in 2010, both taking place in Punta Hermosa, and the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship in 2008 at Punta Rocas.
5. The Support
Thanks to the continued support from legendary Club Waikiki, IPD (Peruvian Institute of Sports), ADO (Peruvian Association of Olympic Athletes), and COP (Peruvian Olympic Committee), the ISA is looking forward to improving upon the success of the inaugural 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
6. The Numbers
Over 120 SUPers and Paddleboarders from more than 20 countries will fill over 200 slots competing in the event. It will feature the following divisions with the maximum number of competitors per country in parenthesis:
SUP Surfing Men (2) and Women (1)
SUP Racing Men (2) and Women (1)
-Technical SUP Racing Men and Women
-Distance SUP Racing Men and Women
Paddleboard Racing Men (2) and Women (1)
- Distance Paddleboard Racing Men and Women
-Technical Racing Men and Women
Paddle Team Relay (4 athletes per team)
-Sup Racing Men (1) and Women (1)
-Paddleboard Men (1) and Women (1)
7. The Schedule
The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship Opening Ceremony will officially take place on February 24, 2013 at Lima’s Parque Kennedy with the Parade of the Nations and the Sands of the World Ceremony.
During the Sands of the World Ceremony, the participating countries will carry sand from their local beach and pour it into a glass container on stage symbolizing the peaceful gathering of nations through the love of surfing.
Full schedule below:
Thursday, 21 February
11:00 am Press Conference, Municipalidad de Miraflores
Sun, 24 February:
11:30 am Parade of Nations, Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
12:00 pm Opening Ceremony, Parque Kennedy, Miraflores
Monday, February 25:
8:00am – 4:40pm Competition: SUP Surf, La Pampilla
Tuesday, February 26:
9:00 am – 12:00pm Competition Final: Distance Race, La Pamilla
1:00pm – 3:40pm Competition: Surf
Wednesday, February 27:
8:00am – 12:00pm Competition: Surf
12:40pm – 3:20pm Competition Preliminaries: Paddle Tech Race
Thursday, February 28:
8:00am – 11:20am Competition: Surf
12:20pm – 3:00pm Competiton Preliminaries: SUP Tech Race
Friday, March 1:
8:00am – 12:00pm Competition: Surf
12:40pm – 1:20pm Competition Final: Paddle Tech Race Women
1:20pm – 2:00pm Competition Final: Paddle Tech Race Men
2:40pm – 4:00pm Competition Preliminaries: Relay Race
Saturday, March 2:
8:00am – 8:25am Competition: Repechage Final: Surf Women
8:25am – 8:50am Competition: Repechage Final Surf Men
9:20am – 10:00am Competition Final: SUP Tech Race Women
10:00am – 10:40am Competition Final: SUP Tech Race Men
10:40am – 11:05am Competition Final: Surf Women
11:05am – 11:30am Competition Final: Surf Men
12:00pm – 1:20pm Competition Final: Relay Race
1:40pm Closing Ceremony
8. The Expectation
Traditional SUP and Paddleboarding powerhouses like Australia and Brazil have confirmed their participation in the event. Ten-time Molokai-to-Oahu Paddleboarding Champion and world-renowned waterman, Jamie Mitchell (AUS) will be a strong contender in the SUP Distance race.
In addition, new countries will have a presence in the Championship including India, Denmark, and Sweden.
9. The Venue
The SUP Surfing World Champions will be determined at the perfect rights at La Pampilla with its long, rock-bottom waves. The Men’s and Women’s winners will each hoist the Hector Velarde Trophy, named in honor of Peru’s first surfing champion.
The Distance Race, which is the same for both SUP and Prone events, will run from La Pampilla to Playa Barrancos and back and a length of approximately 18-20Km.
The Technical Races will run through a course that is approximately 5-6km set by buoys in the ocean and will start and finish in the surf at La Pampilla.
The Team Relay Race is approximately a 500m-course set by 2 buoys in the water and will start and finish in the surf at La Pampilla.
10. The Facts
Club Waikiki was founded in 1942 by the father of Peruvian surfing, Carlos Dogny. It’s one of the oldest surfing clubs in the world.
Eduardo Arena, founder of the International Surfing Federation (ISF), was raised in Lima and began his surfing life in front of Club Waikiki. The ISF became the International Surfing Association (ISA) in 1976.
The boards used for SUP racing competitions must have a maximum length no longer than 12’6” (over 3.5 meters) and for Paddleboard a limit of 12’. There is no size limit for the SUP surfing equipment.
South Africa’s Anna Notten earned a Silver Medal in both the Paddleboard Short Race and Distance Race and will be back representing her country aspiring to take the Gold Medal this year. Photo: ISA/Marrotta
SUP GAUTENG hosts demo day and time trials at Emmarentia Dam
CLUB SUP GAUTENG hosted Starboard SUP Demo Day and Time-Trials last Saturday 9 February 2013, at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg. It was a Great turnout and everyone was so excited about SUP and getting ready for The Inland Race Series starting next week. Click here to view photos from 9th Feb 2013: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42wnq8vk0wck5h6/yDWl7X52AE
The New 2013 Inflatable 12’6 x 30 Touring board was well received and came 2nd in time-trials. 4.16 km in under 30 minutes. So that’s approx. 7:30 minutes per lap. WOW
Next week the New 2013 Race Boards will land on Gauteng Soil Lots of excitement around these boards and everyone been so patient waiting for them. Now they are here!
the participants had super fun windsurfing at Emmarentia Dam on the NEW Starboard Complete Rig 5.5 and 6.5. Attach a Windsurfing rig to the Starboard SUP .
Stand up Paddling is the world’ fastest growing water-sport. What are you doing in your city to take advantage of this limited opportunity?
For info on CLUB SUP GAUTENG please contact gunter@star-board.co.za
The New 2013 Inflatable 12’6 x 30 Touring board was well received and came 2nd in time-trials. 4.16 km in under 30 minutes. So that’s approx. 7:30 minutes per lap. WOW
Next week the New 2013 Race Boards will land on Gauteng Soil Lots of excitement around these boards and everyone been so patient waiting for them. Now they are here!
the participants had super fun windsurfing at Emmarentia Dam on the NEW Starboard Complete Rig 5.5 and 6.5. Attach a Windsurfing rig to the Starboard SUP .
Stand up Paddling is the world’ fastest growing water-sport. What are you doing in your city to take advantage of this limited opportunity?
For info on CLUB SUP GAUTENG please contact gunter@star-board.co.za
National Stand-Up Paddling team for 2nd ISA SUP World Champs in Peru announced
Cape Town , South Africa
February 6th , 2013
Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) is proud to announce the names of the members of the national SUP team which will represent South Africa at the 2nd ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships to be held Miraflores, Peru from 24 February to 2 March 2013.
SUPSA is affiliated to Surfing South Africa (SSA), the recognised national sports body governing surf riding in South Africa and the official member of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Surfing South Africa is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
The 2013 South African SUP team has been ratified by the Surfing South Africa Board of Directors.
"Surfing South Africa congratulates each member of the national SUP team on their selection to represent their country. This is a prestigious International Surfing Association sanctioned event and we look forward to their holding the South African flag high in Peru," said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.
The national team to represent South Africa at the ISA SUP World Championships includes the following team management and elite SUP surfers, SUP racing paddlers and elite prone paddleboarders from KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape .
SUP surfing
Justin Bing : Noordhoek, Western Cape
Chris Bertish : Kommetjie, Western Cape
Tammy Robarts : Vredehoek, Western Cape
SUP racing
Scott Rutherfoord : Salt Rock, KwaZulu Natal
Dylan Frick : Gordons Bay, Western Cape
Shelley Bradfield : Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu Natal
Prone paddleboard racing
Ryan Butcher : Umhlanga Rocks , KwaZulu Natal
Anna Notten : Fish Hoek, Western Cape
Team management
Bruce Johnston (Tableview, Western Cape) is the Team Manager and Francois Frick (Gordons Bay, Western Cape) is the Coach.
"We have a strong team representing South Africa at this year's ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships. This is testament to the growth of the sport along our coastline. With seasoned riders from last year's event along with fresh new talent in the team, we can look forward to top-class performances in the water against the world's top SUP surfing and paddling nations,” said Bruce Tedder, President of Stand-Up Paddling South Africa.
For further information on SUPSA and the national SUP team contact Bruce Johnston on 083 753 3815.
About SUPSA
SUPSA was established in late 2010 as a national sports body to promote stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding in South Africa as a sporting and lifestyle activity. It caters for the both wave-riding and race paddling disciplines, and encourages competitive and social SUP riders to participate in the sport through sanctioned SUPSA surfing and racing events. SUPSA is affiliated to Surfing South Africa. For more information visit www.supsa.org.za._
About Surfing South Africa
Surfing South Africa (SSA) is the recognized governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), which, along with Sport and Recreation South Africa, controls all sport in South Africa. SSA is a member of the world’s governing body for the sport, the International Surfing Association (ISA),www.isasurf.org. For more information about SSA visit www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za.
SUPSA Media liaison
Lollo Wollheim
SUPSA
email: media@supsa.org.za
web: www.supsa.org.za
February 6th , 2013
Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) is proud to announce the names of the members of the national SUP team which will represent South Africa at the 2nd ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships to be held Miraflores, Peru from 24 February to 2 March 2013.
SUPSA is affiliated to Surfing South Africa (SSA), the recognised national sports body governing surf riding in South Africa and the official member of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Surfing South Africa is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
The 2013 South African SUP team has been ratified by the Surfing South Africa Board of Directors.
"Surfing South Africa congratulates each member of the national SUP team on their selection to represent their country. This is a prestigious International Surfing Association sanctioned event and we look forward to their holding the South African flag high in Peru," said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.
The national team to represent South Africa at the ISA SUP World Championships includes the following team management and elite SUP surfers, SUP racing paddlers and elite prone paddleboarders from KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape .
SUP surfing
Justin Bing : Noordhoek, Western Cape
Chris Bertish : Kommetjie, Western Cape
Tammy Robarts : Vredehoek, Western Cape
SUP racing
Scott Rutherfoord : Salt Rock, KwaZulu Natal
Dylan Frick : Gordons Bay, Western Cape
Shelley Bradfield : Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu Natal
Prone paddleboard racing
Ryan Butcher : Umhlanga Rocks , KwaZulu Natal
Anna Notten : Fish Hoek, Western Cape
Team management
Bruce Johnston (Tableview, Western Cape) is the Team Manager and Francois Frick (Gordons Bay, Western Cape) is the Coach.
"We have a strong team representing South Africa at this year's ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships. This is testament to the growth of the sport along our coastline. With seasoned riders from last year's event along with fresh new talent in the team, we can look forward to top-class performances in the water against the world's top SUP surfing and paddling nations,” said Bruce Tedder, President of Stand-Up Paddling South Africa.
For further information on SUPSA and the national SUP team contact Bruce Johnston on 083 753 3815.
About SUPSA
SUPSA was established in late 2010 as a national sports body to promote stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding in South Africa as a sporting and lifestyle activity. It caters for the both wave-riding and race paddling disciplines, and encourages competitive and social SUP riders to participate in the sport through sanctioned SUPSA surfing and racing events. SUPSA is affiliated to Surfing South Africa. For more information visit www.supsa.org.za._
About Surfing South Africa
Surfing South Africa (SSA) is the recognized governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), which, along with Sport and Recreation South Africa, controls all sport in South Africa. SSA is a member of the world’s governing body for the sport, the International Surfing Association (ISA),www.isasurf.org. For more information about SSA visit www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za.
SUPSA Media liaison
Lollo Wollheim
SUPSA
email: media@supsa.org.za
web: www.supsa.org.za
SUPSA WELCOMES THE FIRST INLAND SUP CLUB
SUPSA is proud to announce the affiliation of the FIRST EVER INLAND SUP CLUB IN SOUTH AFRICA ( possibly in the whole of the continent ) SUP GAUTENG . This is considered a milestone in the development of SUP in our Country , and Inland club is almost unheard of on our side of the world .
SUP is growing fast everywhere and we are proud to be part of this sport that caters to all, be on the sea or on a lake , dam , river ...
for more information on how to create a SUP CLUB and become SUPSA affiliated please contact the One & Only Brigette Van Aswegen mailto:secretary@supsa.org.za
SUP is growing fast everywhere and we are proud to be part of this sport that caters to all, be on the sea or on a lake , dam , river ...
for more information on how to create a SUP CLUB and become SUPSA affiliated please contact the One & Only Brigette Van Aswegen mailto:secretary@supsa.org.za
THE SIMON CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY – LANGEBAAN DASH
Langebaan, Western Cape South Africa
The 3rd running of the Dash to Saldanha from Langebaan was held this past weekend. With a forecast of SW winds the organisers decided to change the course and opted for the alternative Kraalbaai to Club Mykonos (CM) route. This course leaves the calm warm waters of the West Coast National Park and proceeds into the bay, past Skaapen Eiland and then straight onto the beach at CM.
35 people took part with a varied field of first time racers, seasoned pros and a 9 year old boy! A range of boards from 9’6 all round boards to hollow carbon racers lined up in the shallows of the lagoon and at 4pm the race started in building SW wind. The previous day the wind in Cape Town and Langebaan were pushing the 50 knot mark, so for those who had utilized the previous day’s hurricane, it felt like a flat water race!
Defending Champions, Dylan Frick and Brigette van Aswegen set the pace in their respective classes and managed to retain their titles. Brigette is now undefeated in this competition and has been seen writing her name as “Brig3tt3!” The strengthening winds pushed all of the riders into the bay with 4 people opting for the short trip to Pearly’s beach and the rest finished the full course with no mishaps.
9 year old Melkbos boy, Cam Tripney was received by the waiting crowds after completing his first long distance race with his father, Steve, proudly shepherding him home. His efforts gained him the “True Blue Travel” achievement award and stole the hearts of many. The oldest competitor also completed his first dash and had a huge smile on his face, well done Mr Nick King! Rookie of the competition could have gone to Craig Scapa who finished 7th, but Roscoe Keeler managed to complete the course in last place on a 10’6, so well done to the Paternoster local!
The first Jr home was Josh Robertson who finished 5th overall and Matthew Maxwell and Calvin Ginsberg shared 2nd in a dead heat run to the flags. In the women’s race Patricia Kohrs came home 2nd to Bridgette and Monika Wohlgemuth was 3rd. In the men’s race Dylan Frick took 1st with his father, Francois putting in a late and wide push to finish 3rd behind the inaugural winner Greg Bertish in 2nd.
Prize Giving was held after everyone was safely accounted for (and suitably re-hydrated) along with the lucky draw . Prizes from Seattle Coffee Co., True Blue Travel and Friday Island were handed out along with the “Simon Cunningham Memorial Trophy.” The trophy, a Hawaiian wooden paddle (a gift to Simon from the Chairman of the UK’s SUP Association), is a memorial to a great guy who lost his long battle with pancreatic cancer. All proceeds from of the event are gifted to an Association or individual, of the organisers choosing, and this year the monies raised will be paid to the SUPSA Team who are heading off to Peru for the ISA SUP World Cup.
Thanks to all of the companies and people who donated spot prizes, time and effort to make this a truly fun time with lots of smiles. More photos will be forthcoming and the final tally on fund raising will be announced shortly. For all the information, please go to the event page : http://www.facebook.com/events/475973812448841/FULL RESULTS
11.2km Course
1 Dylan Frick Men
2 Greg Bertish Men
3 Francois Frick Men
4 Peter Petersen Men
5 Josh Robertson Jr
6 Pietro Muscas Men
7 Craig Scapa Men
8 Dave Maxwell Men
9 Brigette van Aswegen Women
10 Conn Bertish Men
11 Gavin Dace Men
12 Craig Ginsberg Men
13 Antony Martinez Men
14 Patricia Kohrs Women
15 Rob Munro Men
16 Wayne Robertson Men
17 Matthew Maxwell Jr
17 Calvin Ginsberg Jr
19 Craig Girdlestone Men
20 Monika Wohlgemuth Women
21Jonathan Donner Men
22 Perdie Marallich Men
23 Caroline Ammerlaan Jr
24 Micheala Gabriel Women
25 Nick King Men
26 Cam Tripney Jr
27 Steve Tripney Men
28Holle Wlokas Women
29 Glen Thompson Men
30 Heman Pieters Men
31 Roscoe Keeler Men
Short Course
1 Lollo Wollheim Women
1 Keenan Woolheim Jr
1 Marlies v Exter Women
1 Kar Kaymolen Women
Article and Picture by Rob Munro
The 3rd running of the Dash to Saldanha from Langebaan was held this past weekend. With a forecast of SW winds the organisers decided to change the course and opted for the alternative Kraalbaai to Club Mykonos (CM) route. This course leaves the calm warm waters of the West Coast National Park and proceeds into the bay, past Skaapen Eiland and then straight onto the beach at CM.
35 people took part with a varied field of first time racers, seasoned pros and a 9 year old boy! A range of boards from 9’6 all round boards to hollow carbon racers lined up in the shallows of the lagoon and at 4pm the race started in building SW wind. The previous day the wind in Cape Town and Langebaan were pushing the 50 knot mark, so for those who had utilized the previous day’s hurricane, it felt like a flat water race!
Defending Champions, Dylan Frick and Brigette van Aswegen set the pace in their respective classes and managed to retain their titles. Brigette is now undefeated in this competition and has been seen writing her name as “Brig3tt3!” The strengthening winds pushed all of the riders into the bay with 4 people opting for the short trip to Pearly’s beach and the rest finished the full course with no mishaps.
9 year old Melkbos boy, Cam Tripney was received by the waiting crowds after completing his first long distance race with his father, Steve, proudly shepherding him home. His efforts gained him the “True Blue Travel” achievement award and stole the hearts of many. The oldest competitor also completed his first dash and had a huge smile on his face, well done Mr Nick King! Rookie of the competition could have gone to Craig Scapa who finished 7th, but Roscoe Keeler managed to complete the course in last place on a 10’6, so well done to the Paternoster local!
The first Jr home was Josh Robertson who finished 5th overall and Matthew Maxwell and Calvin Ginsberg shared 2nd in a dead heat run to the flags. In the women’s race Patricia Kohrs came home 2nd to Bridgette and Monika Wohlgemuth was 3rd. In the men’s race Dylan Frick took 1st with his father, Francois putting in a late and wide push to finish 3rd behind the inaugural winner Greg Bertish in 2nd.
Prize Giving was held after everyone was safely accounted for (and suitably re-hydrated) along with the lucky draw . Prizes from Seattle Coffee Co., True Blue Travel and Friday Island were handed out along with the “Simon Cunningham Memorial Trophy.” The trophy, a Hawaiian wooden paddle (a gift to Simon from the Chairman of the UK’s SUP Association), is a memorial to a great guy who lost his long battle with pancreatic cancer. All proceeds from of the event are gifted to an Association or individual, of the organisers choosing, and this year the monies raised will be paid to the SUPSA Team who are heading off to Peru for the ISA SUP World Cup.
Thanks to all of the companies and people who donated spot prizes, time and effort to make this a truly fun time with lots of smiles. More photos will be forthcoming and the final tally on fund raising will be announced shortly. For all the information, please go to the event page : http://www.facebook.com/events/475973812448841/FULL RESULTS
11.2km Course
1 Dylan Frick Men
2 Greg Bertish Men
3 Francois Frick Men
4 Peter Petersen Men
5 Josh Robertson Jr
6 Pietro Muscas Men
7 Craig Scapa Men
8 Dave Maxwell Men
9 Brigette van Aswegen Women
10 Conn Bertish Men
11 Gavin Dace Men
12 Craig Ginsberg Men
13 Antony Martinez Men
14 Patricia Kohrs Women
15 Rob Munro Men
16 Wayne Robertson Men
17 Matthew Maxwell Jr
17 Calvin Ginsberg Jr
19 Craig Girdlestone Men
20 Monika Wohlgemuth Women
21Jonathan Donner Men
22 Perdie Marallich Men
23 Caroline Ammerlaan Jr
24 Micheala Gabriel Women
25 Nick King Men
26 Cam Tripney Jr
27 Steve Tripney Men
28Holle Wlokas Women
29 Glen Thompson Men
30 Heman Pieters Men
31 Roscoe Keeler Men
Short Course
1 Lollo Wollheim Women
1 Keenan Woolheim Jr
1 Marlies v Exter Women
1 Kar Kaymolen Women
Article and Picture by Rob Munro
ISA World Stand up Paddle & Paddleboard
Championship Peru 2013
SA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship
February 24- March 2
Miraflores, Lima, Peru
La Jolla, California, December 26, 2012-
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is excited to announce the second edition of the ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship in Miraflores, Peru. After a historic inaugural event in January 2012, Peru is getting ready to once again host the world's top athletes to compete February 24th to March 2nd, 2013.
Peru is anticipating 150 of the world's greatest watermen from 25 countries who will compete in 11 different events in the Men and Women's divisions, all in search of taking home the Gold Medals and the Club Waikiki-Peru Team Trophy.
"SUP is one of the fastest growing sports, not just within surfing, but of all sports around the world," said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. "It is an honor to also have the Paddleboard Championship because prone paddling is an ancient discipline of surfing that dates back to the 1700's in Hawaii, and it's also strongly growing right now. Thanks to the continued support from legendary Club Waikiki, IPD (Peruvian Institute of Sports), ADO (Peruvian Association of Olympic Athletes), and COP (Peruvian Olympic Committee), we look forward to replicating the success of the inaugural 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship. It is with great pleasure that we will once again watch the world's best competitors showcase their talent at the historic surf beach of La Pampilla, in Lima, Peru."
In the 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, 17 teams (Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, USA and Venezuela) gathered in Miraflores, to become part of surfing and ISA's history as the first countries to compete in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
The Australian team won six out of the eleven possible Individual Medals plus the Team Relay Race, giving the Aussies the overall Team Gold Medal and the Club Waikiki-Peru Trophy, establishing them as the world leader in SUP and Paddleboard.
The 2013 World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will include Men and Women's SUP Surfing, SUP Technical Race, SUP Distance Race, Paddleboard Distance Race, Team Relay Race, plus a new exciting event, the Paddleboard Technical Race for both Men and Women.
For more information please visit www.isasurf.org.
About the International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.
ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies of 72 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. It is presided over by Fernando Aguerre (Argentina), first elected President in 1994 in Rio de Janeiro and re-elected seven times since. The ISA's four Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (AUS), Karín Sierralta (PER), Debbie Beacham (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).
Media Contacts
Carlos Escaba
Marketing and Media Manager
International Surfing Association
CarlosEscaba@isasurf.org
Jose Duarte Solis
Latin America Media Coordinator
International Surfing Association
JoseDuarte@isasurf.org
February 24- March 2
Miraflores, Lima, Peru
La Jolla, California, December 26, 2012-
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is excited to announce the second edition of the ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship in Miraflores, Peru. After a historic inaugural event in January 2012, Peru is getting ready to once again host the world's top athletes to compete February 24th to March 2nd, 2013.
Peru is anticipating 150 of the world's greatest watermen from 25 countries who will compete in 11 different events in the Men and Women's divisions, all in search of taking home the Gold Medals and the Club Waikiki-Peru Team Trophy.
"SUP is one of the fastest growing sports, not just within surfing, but of all sports around the world," said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. "It is an honor to also have the Paddleboard Championship because prone paddling is an ancient discipline of surfing that dates back to the 1700's in Hawaii, and it's also strongly growing right now. Thanks to the continued support from legendary Club Waikiki, IPD (Peruvian Institute of Sports), ADO (Peruvian Association of Olympic Athletes), and COP (Peruvian Olympic Committee), we look forward to replicating the success of the inaugural 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship. It is with great pleasure that we will once again watch the world's best competitors showcase their talent at the historic surf beach of La Pampilla, in Lima, Peru."
In the 2012 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, 17 teams (Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, USA and Venezuela) gathered in Miraflores, to become part of surfing and ISA's history as the first countries to compete in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
The Australian team won six out of the eleven possible Individual Medals plus the Team Relay Race, giving the Aussies the overall Team Gold Medal and the Club Waikiki-Peru Trophy, establishing them as the world leader in SUP and Paddleboard.
The 2013 World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will include Men and Women's SUP Surfing, SUP Technical Race, SUP Distance Race, Paddleboard Distance Race, Team Relay Race, plus a new exciting event, the Paddleboard Technical Race for both Men and Women.
For more information please visit www.isasurf.org.
About the International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.
ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies of 72 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. It is presided over by Fernando Aguerre (Argentina), first elected President in 1994 in Rio de Janeiro and re-elected seven times since. The ISA's four Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (AUS), Karín Sierralta (PER), Debbie Beacham (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).
Media Contacts
Carlos Escaba
Marketing and Media Manager
International Surfing Association
CarlosEscaba@isasurf.org
Jose Duarte Solis
Latin America Media Coordinator
International Surfing Association
JoseDuarte@isasurf.org
Natural SUP Xtreme 10km Challenge
14 brave SUP boys and girls joined the final race of the World Cup of Surfski from Millers Point to Fish Hoek on Monday Dec 17th . New sponsor NATURAL, who were very present at the well-attended COREBAN SUMMER SERIES with their sample packs and gift-hampers, supplied the caps for this race. Accompanied by a 35 knot south-s-easter and the NSRI, the SUP leader Greg Bertish raced home just ahead of the first double surf-ski! Chris Bertish crossed the line in second spot claiming it, only to find older brother Greg sitting quietly on his board awaiting the arrival of the rest of the field. He had finished 2.38 MINUTES earlier! In the Ladies Brigette Van Aswegen and Monica Wohlgemuth did very well , Up and coming Junior Ethan Koopmans co-winner of the CSS, once again showed that he can keep up with the Pros finishing the race in just under one hour .
An awesome downwinder of which there are bound to be many more.
Pics available on CAPE TOWN SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY – Facebook. Thanks to John Hishen. John charges minimal for the photographs so please support him
RESULTS
1 GREG BERTISH 52.00.55 OPEN
2 CHRIS BERTISH 54.38 OPEN
3 PIETRO MUSCAS 55.40 LEGENDS
4 GARY VAN ROOYEN 56.50 LEGENDS
5 NICO PHITZENMAIER 59.22 OPEN
6 ETHAN KOOPMANS 59.54 JUNIOR
7 THOMAS KING 1.00.29 OPEN
8 JAMES TAYLOR 1.00.48 OPEN
9 JUSTIN BING 1.01.30 OPEN
10 TYRAN COOPER 1.04.50 OPEN
11 ROB MUNRO 1.05.12 LEGENDS
12 BRIGETTE VAN ASWEGEN 1.05.55 LADIES
13 PATRICK SMIT 1.10.35 OPEN
14MONICA WOHLGEMUTH 1.14.56 LADIES
An awesome downwinder of which there are bound to be many more.
Pics available on CAPE TOWN SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY – Facebook. Thanks to John Hishen. John charges minimal for the photographs so please support him
RESULTS
1 GREG BERTISH 52.00.55 OPEN
2 CHRIS BERTISH 54.38 OPEN
3 PIETRO MUSCAS 55.40 LEGENDS
4 GARY VAN ROOYEN 56.50 LEGENDS
5 NICO PHITZENMAIER 59.22 OPEN
6 ETHAN KOOPMANS 59.54 JUNIOR
7 THOMAS KING 1.00.29 OPEN
8 JAMES TAYLOR 1.00.48 OPEN
9 JUSTIN BING 1.01.30 OPEN
10 TYRAN COOPER 1.04.50 OPEN
11 ROB MUNRO 1.05.12 LEGENDS
12 BRIGETTE VAN ASWEGEN 1.05.55 LADIES
13 PATRICK SMIT 1.10.35 OPEN
14MONICA WOHLGEMUTH 1.14.56 LADIES
Coreban Summer Series 2012 was a BLAST
The 2012 Coreban Summer Series Stand Up Paddling event presented by Pure2 Energy Drink finished Sunday Dec 16th with some outstanding performances in the wave-riding section. It was once again Justin Bing who ruled the waves in the mens open division with some tough competition coming from Tom King and Dylan Frick in the final, which was held in 2-3ft surf at Big Bay Blouberg. Chris Bertish put in a good performance too , but was weighed down by a chest infection Tammy Robarts from Strand has taken over the mantle from her sister Penny and has staked her claim as the top women's wave rider for 2012. Michelle Fourie and newby Clelland Fivaz took 2nd and 3rd respectively.
On the racing side, Dylan Frick put in an untouchable performance and showed what a trip to Hawaii has done for his standard of paddling. He blew the field apart in both the long distance racing as well as the In's and Out's slalom. Colin Heckroodt was next best followed by a hard-working Tom King.
The Ladies were on fire on the racing side as well as on the wave riding , Brigette Van Aswegen , young Mishka Steyn and Michelle Fourie , battled it out till the end .
The Juniors and Kids gave us hope for the future and the old guard of Legends Andrew Cellie and Ivan van Vuuren showed that they too can still take on the young guns.
Saturday also saw the first ever long distance prone paddling race won by Jayden Alford-Loods and Anna Notten.
An awesome 2 day event supported by some great sponsors – Coreban, Pure2, Nokia, Gopro, New Balance, Xpression on the Beach, Carve Sunglasses, Bulk SMS, Beach Religion, ION wetsuits, Natural Herbs & Spices, Vitamin Water and Warrior.
Results :
OVERALL MENS OPEN 1 DYLAN FRICK
2 TOM KING
3 COLIN HECKROODT
4 JUSTIN BING
5 FRANCOIS FRICK
5 BRAD ADAMS
6 GREG BERTISH
OVERALL LADIES OPEN 1 BRIGETTE VAN ASWEGEN / MISHKA STEYN
3 MICHELLE FOURIE
4 TAMMY ROBARTS
5 CHELSEA VAN ROOYEN
6 TARRYN KYTE
OVERALL JUNIORS 1 ETHAN KOOPMANS / MATTHEW VAN DEN LINDEN
3 JOSHUA ROBERTSON
4 KIMON DOS SANTOS
5 MATTHEW MAXWELL
6 WADE KEET
OVERALL LEGENDS 1 ANDREW CELLIE
2 IVAN VAN VUUREN
3 PIETRO MUSCAS
4 DAVE MAXWELL
5 GARY VAN ROOYEN
6 ROB MUNRO
OVERALL KIDS 1 NATHAN VAN VUUREN
2 CAMERON TRIPNEY
3 HENCO SCHOLTZ
OVERALL NOVICE MEN 1GUY BUBB / MIKE FIET
3STEVE TRIPNEY
4 WAYNE ROBERTSON
5 ANDRE DIETRICHSEN
OVERALL NOVICE LADIES 1 MONICA WOHLGEMUTH
2 MALEEN HOEKSTRA
3 JENNIFER CLARKE KOOPMANS
NOKIA SMARTPHONE DERRICK FRASER
GOPRO CAMERA JOHN HENSHILWOODQUICK
BALDE PADDLE MIA VAN ASWEGEN
BEACH RELIGION 1 CLELLIND FIVAZ AND LITTLE ONE
TANDEM SURFING 2 GRANT HULLEY AND JENNA
3 MICHELLE FOURIE AND MIA
On the racing side, Dylan Frick put in an untouchable performance and showed what a trip to Hawaii has done for his standard of paddling. He blew the field apart in both the long distance racing as well as the In's and Out's slalom. Colin Heckroodt was next best followed by a hard-working Tom King.
The Ladies were on fire on the racing side as well as on the wave riding , Brigette Van Aswegen , young Mishka Steyn and Michelle Fourie , battled it out till the end .
The Juniors and Kids gave us hope for the future and the old guard of Legends Andrew Cellie and Ivan van Vuuren showed that they too can still take on the young guns.
Saturday also saw the first ever long distance prone paddling race won by Jayden Alford-Loods and Anna Notten.
An awesome 2 day event supported by some great sponsors – Coreban, Pure2, Nokia, Gopro, New Balance, Xpression on the Beach, Carve Sunglasses, Bulk SMS, Beach Religion, ION wetsuits, Natural Herbs & Spices, Vitamin Water and Warrior.
Results :
OVERALL MENS OPEN 1 DYLAN FRICK
2 TOM KING
3 COLIN HECKROODT
4 JUSTIN BING
5 FRANCOIS FRICK
5 BRAD ADAMS
6 GREG BERTISH
OVERALL LADIES OPEN 1 BRIGETTE VAN ASWEGEN / MISHKA STEYN
3 MICHELLE FOURIE
4 TAMMY ROBARTS
5 CHELSEA VAN ROOYEN
6 TARRYN KYTE
OVERALL JUNIORS 1 ETHAN KOOPMANS / MATTHEW VAN DEN LINDEN
3 JOSHUA ROBERTSON
4 KIMON DOS SANTOS
5 MATTHEW MAXWELL
6 WADE KEET
OVERALL LEGENDS 1 ANDREW CELLIE
2 IVAN VAN VUUREN
3 PIETRO MUSCAS
4 DAVE MAXWELL
5 GARY VAN ROOYEN
6 ROB MUNRO
OVERALL KIDS 1 NATHAN VAN VUUREN
2 CAMERON TRIPNEY
3 HENCO SCHOLTZ
OVERALL NOVICE MEN 1GUY BUBB / MIKE FIET
3STEVE TRIPNEY
4 WAYNE ROBERTSON
5 ANDRE DIETRICHSEN
OVERALL NOVICE LADIES 1 MONICA WOHLGEMUTH
2 MALEEN HOEKSTRA
3 JENNIFER CLARKE KOOPMANS
NOKIA SMARTPHONE DERRICK FRASER
GOPRO CAMERA JOHN HENSHILWOODQUICK
BALDE PADDLE MIA VAN ASWEGEN
BEACH RELIGION 1 CLELLIND FIVAZ AND LITTLE ONE
TANDEM SURFING 2 GRANT HULLEY AND JENNA
3 MICHELLE FOURIE AND MIA
TIKKI Time at Milnerton Aquatic Club
1st December signifies the start of summer, the end of Movember and the first ever Starboard MACnificent Stand Up-Paddle (SUP) Challenge held at the Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC). A fantastic venue not only for competitors,but for spectators too as can be seen from the amazing photos taken of the event and that have already gone viral on Facebook. Lenses zooming out of bird hides, capturing awesome pictures from all angles. There was a fantastic turnout of 32 competitors and even the Cape Doctor himself pulled in.
Milnerton Aquatic Club Commodore Ross Cowling opened the family day with a warm welcome to SUP onto their waters explaining that : currently there is a “Victorian” rate payers association by-law prohibiting SUP at MAC and the appeal is in the final stages of being reviewed before it can be promulgated. He further went on to mention that SUPs will soon be invited to MAC from sunrise to 10am 7 days a week. Let’s use this, not abuse it. The water is deep, clean and there are beautiful facilities.
Paul Wagstaff had the ghetto blaster vibing, SUP race boards and paddles littered the lawn on the launch pad, suntan lotion adorned the air and kids were frolicking in the water, the mood was set for the action to come.
It was a challenging triangular course which commenced paddling directly into a headwind to the first clockwise buoy turn at the ski ramp, a cross wind section to another buoy and a downwind leg to the red Tikki before having to repeat the course, twice for the Fun race and three times for the Elite race. The last Tikki turn was straight back to the launch pad with a “little boktrot”, paddle in hand and tap the pole to finish. The fun race was the curtain-raiser which saw some newbies to the discipline of flat-water racing and it is great to see the improvement by all athletes. The Elite race was fantastic to watch, the boys certainly put down the hammer and it was great to see where they lost time and how they gained time on the various different disciplines of the triangular course, showing their strengths and weaknesses too. There was some serious goat slaughtering going on out there as the guys were pushing their limits in very challenging conditions. I don’t know what Mamma Frick served for breakfast but Dylan and Francois Frick’s 1, 2 placing was certainly impressive! In the fun race, Mighty Mishka Steyn blitzed off the start line and took her first international victory over Hungarian Hettie. This has definitely wet her appetite and she is hungry for more victories.
HOWEVER, the highlight of the day was definitely the kids racing. Their energy is contagious and I think we all got a bout of froth after being around them. The kids were so excited and nervous and planning their strategy for the event. Nathan van Vuuren and Cameron Tripney were like two little jumping jelly beans and could hardly contain their excitement and started to hi 5 each other when the age ruling got them into a league of their own. The conditions were tough, the boards were long and the parents were cheering from the sidelines. These little tigers were clearly enjoying themselves and the reward for the hard slug into a gusting headwind was a very fast downwind leg – these kids just flew and were begging for more.
This picture is a sneak peek into the future champs in South African SUP. This is “the before picture”. In the “after picture” these kids are going to be laced in gold medals as they each carve their way into their various disciplines of SUP: the surfers, the racers and the downwinders. Kudos to the kids.
Well done to all who competed and to those who came and supported the initiative by taking photo’s. Each and every competitor walked away with a Tikki inspired prize. Thank you to Starboard for all the lovely prizes and a super fun day.
Kids race – all the kids are winners Cameron , Nathan , the Mini Stigs x 3 , Calvin , Matthew , Joshua, Jaco and Mishka ... !!!
Fun Race
1. Brigette van Aswegen (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
2. Craig Girdelstone (Naish Glide)
3. Mishka Steyn (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
Elite Race
1. Dylan Frick (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
2. Francois Frick (Starboard 25 Ace Pro )
3. Brad Adams (Fanatic)
Photo credit :Bruce Johnson, Vice President Stand Up Paddle South Africa
Author of article Brigette van Aswegen , Secretary Stand Up Paddle South Africa
Milnerton Aquatic Club Commodore Ross Cowling opened the family day with a warm welcome to SUP onto their waters explaining that : currently there is a “Victorian” rate payers association by-law prohibiting SUP at MAC and the appeal is in the final stages of being reviewed before it can be promulgated. He further went on to mention that SUPs will soon be invited to MAC from sunrise to 10am 7 days a week. Let’s use this, not abuse it. The water is deep, clean and there are beautiful facilities.
Paul Wagstaff had the ghetto blaster vibing, SUP race boards and paddles littered the lawn on the launch pad, suntan lotion adorned the air and kids were frolicking in the water, the mood was set for the action to come.
It was a challenging triangular course which commenced paddling directly into a headwind to the first clockwise buoy turn at the ski ramp, a cross wind section to another buoy and a downwind leg to the red Tikki before having to repeat the course, twice for the Fun race and three times for the Elite race. The last Tikki turn was straight back to the launch pad with a “little boktrot”, paddle in hand and tap the pole to finish. The fun race was the curtain-raiser which saw some newbies to the discipline of flat-water racing and it is great to see the improvement by all athletes. The Elite race was fantastic to watch, the boys certainly put down the hammer and it was great to see where they lost time and how they gained time on the various different disciplines of the triangular course, showing their strengths and weaknesses too. There was some serious goat slaughtering going on out there as the guys were pushing their limits in very challenging conditions. I don’t know what Mamma Frick served for breakfast but Dylan and Francois Frick’s 1, 2 placing was certainly impressive! In the fun race, Mighty Mishka Steyn blitzed off the start line and took her first international victory over Hungarian Hettie. This has definitely wet her appetite and she is hungry for more victories.
HOWEVER, the highlight of the day was definitely the kids racing. Their energy is contagious and I think we all got a bout of froth after being around them. The kids were so excited and nervous and planning their strategy for the event. Nathan van Vuuren and Cameron Tripney were like two little jumping jelly beans and could hardly contain their excitement and started to hi 5 each other when the age ruling got them into a league of their own. The conditions were tough, the boards were long and the parents were cheering from the sidelines. These little tigers were clearly enjoying themselves and the reward for the hard slug into a gusting headwind was a very fast downwind leg – these kids just flew and were begging for more.
This picture is a sneak peek into the future champs in South African SUP. This is “the before picture”. In the “after picture” these kids are going to be laced in gold medals as they each carve their way into their various disciplines of SUP: the surfers, the racers and the downwinders. Kudos to the kids.
Well done to all who competed and to those who came and supported the initiative by taking photo’s. Each and every competitor walked away with a Tikki inspired prize. Thank you to Starboard for all the lovely prizes and a super fun day.
Kids race – all the kids are winners Cameron , Nathan , the Mini Stigs x 3 , Calvin , Matthew , Joshua, Jaco and Mishka ... !!!
Fun Race
1. Brigette van Aswegen (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
2. Craig Girdelstone (Naish Glide)
3. Mishka Steyn (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
Elite Race
1. Dylan Frick (Starboard 25 Ace Pro)
2. Francois Frick (Starboard 25 Ace Pro )
3. Brad Adams (Fanatic)
Photo credit :Bruce Johnson, Vice President Stand Up Paddle South Africa
Author of article Brigette van Aswegen , Secretary Stand Up Paddle South Africa
SUPHQ.COM Great new website and hard work
SUPSA , it's board and members would like to congratulate our friendsDOM, MEL and BRANDON on the new website it's looking GREAT !!! well done for an awesome job keeping us all up to date with the Fantastic world of SUP in South Africa and around the world . From the whole SUPSA board THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND ARE DOING
Lollo W. on behalf of the Board Committee
Lollo W. on behalf of the Board Committee
The WORLD CLASS COREBAN SUMMER SERIES enters it's 5th year
15/16/17th December, 2012.
PRESS RELEASE 30 November 2012
This year sees the 5th running of the popular Coreban Summer Series at Big Bay Blouberg. Starting early morning on Saturday 15th December and finishing with prize-giving after 14h00 on Sunday 16th. Amazingly, in this tough economic time we have managed to secure a number of new and exciting sponsors, namely PURE2 ENERGY DRINK – a natural booster energy drink that takes you up and keeps you there, NOKIA launching their new smartphone, ION WETSUITS, FIX-A-KITE, QUICKBLADE PADDLES as well as CARVE eyewear coming to the party. Then we we have the diehards that always support us – BULKSMS.COM, SUPHQ, BEACH RELIGION, NEW BALANCE, GOPRO, XPRESSION on the BEACH and VITAMIN WATER. Speaking of natural, another late addition is NATURAL herbs & spices who are entering the sports domain with their tasty range of healthy spices.
The big news is that we are also embracing the PRONE PADDLING discipline and there will be a 5km distance paddle which will serve as a trial for the SA Team to Peru in February. KITEBOARDING also makes its first appearance and a DOWNWIND window opens from 14h00 to 17h00 on each of the days. The event is sponsored by FIX-A-KITE.
On Monday, the SUP folks head for Fish Hoek to race the Natural SUP Extreme 10km Challenge, a part of the World Cup Downwind Surfski race from Millers Point to Fish Hoek.
PAYMENT OPTIONS :
1) You can pay on the day the Event starts ( 15 december ) at the registration desk
CASH ONLY please
2) EFT to: COREBAN DSA
ABSA TOKAI – 632005
4075029176
REF – CSS ENTRY / Name
Keep the Proof of payment with your entry form to hand in at the Event you have entered
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM Below
This year sees the 5th running of the popular Coreban Summer Series at Big Bay Blouberg. Starting early morning on Saturday 15th December and finishing with prize-giving after 14h00 on Sunday 16th. Amazingly, in this tough economic time we have managed to secure a number of new and exciting sponsors, namely PURE2 ENERGY DRINK – a natural booster energy drink that takes you up and keeps you there, NOKIA launching their new smartphone, ION WETSUITS, FIX-A-KITE, QUICKBLADE PADDLES as well as CARVE eyewear coming to the party. Then we we have the diehards that always support us – BULKSMS.COM, SUPHQ, BEACH RELIGION, NEW BALANCE, GOPRO, XPRESSION on the BEACH and VITAMIN WATER. Speaking of natural, another late addition is NATURAL herbs & spices who are entering the sports domain with their tasty range of healthy spices.
The big news is that we are also embracing the PRONE PADDLING discipline and there will be a 5km distance paddle which will serve as a trial for the SA Team to Peru in February. KITEBOARDING also makes its first appearance and a DOWNWIND window opens from 14h00 to 17h00 on each of the days. The event is sponsored by FIX-A-KITE.
On Monday, the SUP folks head for Fish Hoek to race the Natural SUP Extreme 10km Challenge, a part of the World Cup Downwind Surfski race from Millers Point to Fish Hoek.
PAYMENT OPTIONS :
1) You can pay on the day the Event starts ( 15 december ) at the registration desk
CASH ONLY please
2) EFT to: COREBAN DSA
ABSA TOKAI – 632005
4075029176
REF – CSS ENTRY / Name
Keep the Proof of payment with your entry form to hand in at the Event you have entered
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM Below
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The 2012 New Balance Surfers Challenge – Sunday 2nd December
29 November 2012
Enter at Long Beach
Kommetjie from 07h00
call Top Events for more info 021-5117130
Enter at Long Beach
Kommetjie from 07h00
call Top Events for more info 021-5117130
The first ever SUP Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club Dec 1st 2012
26 November 2012
On Saturday December 1st the first ever SUP challenge will be held at MAC , this is a first as no SUP as ever been legally allowed on Rietvlei waters as it is a Bird Sanctuary
The Race will start at 10 am and it is open to every one , bring the family , there will be a 10 km Elite race and a 2 Km Fun race , come join in .
For more details contact Waggy on 082 4191091
On Saturday December 1st the first ever SUP challenge will be held at MAC , this is a first as no SUP as ever been legally allowed on Rietvlei waters as it is a Bird Sanctuary
The Race will start at 10 am and it is open to every one , bring the family , there will be a 10 km Elite race and a 2 Km Fun race , come join in .
For more details contact Waggy on 082 4191091
South African to judge at 2nd ISA World Stand Up Champs
Due to the incredible success of the South African Team at the 1st ever World Stand Up Paddle championships in Miraflores, Lima Peru earlier this year, ISA has invited South African Wade Botha, SKZN ~surf judge extraodinaire~ to sit on the judging panel at the 2013 SUP World Champs to again be held in Miraflores, Lima Peru.
This is a great honour , and shows that our Team did a superb job .
This is a great honour , and shows that our Team did a superb job .
Last Call ISA World Champs Coach and Manager Position
Stand Up Paddle South Africa has been invited for the second time to send a team to the International Surfing Associations World Stand Up Paddle Championships in Miraflores, Peru in February / March 2013.
As South Africa will be defending a podium place in 2013 we need to send the best candidates in all categories.
We are selecting the following position : Team Coach and Manager.
The candidate , will be required to coach the team prior to departure for Peru
And whilst in Peru’ the Coach will be the Manager , handling the day to day operations , meetings , and admin for the Team .
The candidate should be able to fund his own flight and accommodation
Kindly email your application in the form of a curriculum vitae to secretary@supsa.org.za before end 22 November 2012.
Thank you
Brigette Van Aswegen
Secretary SUPSA
As South Africa will be defending a podium place in 2013 we need to send the best candidates in all categories.
We are selecting the following position : Team Coach and Manager.
The candidate , will be required to coach the team prior to departure for Peru
And whilst in Peru’ the Coach will be the Manager , handling the day to day operations , meetings , and admin for the Team .
The candidate should be able to fund his own flight and accommodation
Kindly email your application in the form of a curriculum vitae to secretary@supsa.org.za before end 22 November 2012.
Thank you
Brigette Van Aswegen
Secretary SUPSA
SUPSA AGM Report Back
The SUPSA AGM was held at the Century City Canoe Club in Cape Town on Monday, 5th November 2012. Bruce Tedder (President) and Brigette van Aswegen (Secretary) reported on the 2011-2012 period, highlighting that SUP team that represented South Africa in the ISA World Championships in Peru in February this year took a 3rd place behind the USA and Australia.
Also noted was that SUPSA has held a succesful SA SUP Surfing Champs as part of the Durban Surf Carnival in May 2012 and that four of the five sanctioned SUP races have been held to date, with a final race and wave event in December 2012. Based on these results the SA team for the 2013 world championships will be selected.
In the year ahead, SUPSA is to broaden its work to stimulate membership growth, especially among the youth and disadvantaged communities, and to include a novice division in SUP race and surfing events. The focus here is to be on SUP'ing for fitness and fun for the family at the coast or inland.
Another key focus area going forward is how to stimulate more interest in SUP as a sporting lifestyle but providing a platform for SUP brands to engage with SUPSA and plan ahead for events. This will aim to finalise a SUP events calendar by the end of December 2012 and look at ways of collaborating to market the sport and lifestyle on a joint "SUP South Africa" platform.
Three new committee members were voted in at the meeting, the SUPSA committee is:
Bruce Tedder - President
Bruce Johntson - Vice-President
Brigette van Aswegen - Secretary
Lollo Wollheim - Membership & Media
Glen Thompson - Treasurer
The committee is assisted by a National Committee, with representatives from inland and coastal regions.
See you on the water
Glen Thompson
Treasurer: SUPSA
Also noted was that SUPSA has held a succesful SA SUP Surfing Champs as part of the Durban Surf Carnival in May 2012 and that four of the five sanctioned SUP races have been held to date, with a final race and wave event in December 2012. Based on these results the SA team for the 2013 world championships will be selected.
In the year ahead, SUPSA is to broaden its work to stimulate membership growth, especially among the youth and disadvantaged communities, and to include a novice division in SUP race and surfing events. The focus here is to be on SUP'ing for fitness and fun for the family at the coast or inland.
Another key focus area going forward is how to stimulate more interest in SUP as a sporting lifestyle but providing a platform for SUP brands to engage with SUPSA and plan ahead for events. This will aim to finalise a SUP events calendar by the end of December 2012 and look at ways of collaborating to market the sport and lifestyle on a joint "SUP South Africa" platform.
Three new committee members were voted in at the meeting, the SUPSA committee is:
Bruce Tedder - President
Bruce Johntson - Vice-President
Brigette van Aswegen - Secretary
Lollo Wollheim - Membership & Media
Glen Thompson - Treasurer
The committee is assisted by a National Committee, with representatives from inland and coastal regions.
See you on the water
Glen Thompson
Treasurer: SUPSA
SUPSA Joins Surfing South Africa
Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) is proud to announce that is has been accepted as a national affiliate of Surfing South Africa.
SUPSA was formally accepted as a member at Surfing South Africa’s Annual General Meeting held in East London on July 30 this year. As a member of Surfing South Africa, SUPSA is now recognized as a sporting discipline that may apply to participate in ISA sanctioned events.
“We welcome SUPSA as members and at the same time congratulate them on the successful hosting of their inaugural national championships in Cape Town at the end of July,” said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.
“Becoming a member of Surfing South Africa is an important milestone for SUPSA and was key objective when we first established a national body for stand up paddle boarding.This is an important step for the new water sport and we are excited at the opportunities this affords us in developing SUP riding in South Africa,” said Dom Gaud SUPSA’s President.
About SUPSA
SUPSA was established in late 2010 as a national association to promote stand-up paddle boarding in South Africa as a sporting and lifestyle activity. It caters for the both surfing and racing SUP disciplines, and encourages competitive and social SUP riders to participate in sanctioned SUPSA events to further the development of the sport.
About Surfing South Africa (SSA)
Surfing South Africais is the recognized governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), which, along with Sport and Recreation South Africa, controls all sport in South Africa.
Surfing South Africa is a member of the world’s governing body for the sport, the International Surfing Association (ISA). Visit the ISA at www.isasurf.org
SUPSA was formally accepted as a member at Surfing South Africa’s Annual General Meeting held in East London on July 30 this year. As a member of Surfing South Africa, SUPSA is now recognized as a sporting discipline that may apply to participate in ISA sanctioned events.
“We welcome SUPSA as members and at the same time congratulate them on the successful hosting of their inaugural national championships in Cape Town at the end of July,” said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.
“Becoming a member of Surfing South Africa is an important milestone for SUPSA and was key objective when we first established a national body for stand up paddle boarding.This is an important step for the new water sport and we are excited at the opportunities this affords us in developing SUP riding in South Africa,” said Dom Gaud SUPSA’s President.
About SUPSA
SUPSA was established in late 2010 as a national association to promote stand-up paddle boarding in South Africa as a sporting and lifestyle activity. It caters for the both surfing and racing SUP disciplines, and encourages competitive and social SUP riders to participate in sanctioned SUPSA events to further the development of the sport.
About Surfing South Africa (SSA)
Surfing South Africais is the recognized governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), which, along with Sport and Recreation South Africa, controls all sport in South Africa.
Surfing South Africa is a member of the world’s governing body for the sport, the International Surfing Association (ISA). Visit the ISA at www.isasurf.org
