Surfing South Africa is proud to announce that the Board of Directors has ratified the selection of the members of the national SUP team which will represent South Africa at the 5th ISA World Stand-up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships to be held in Fiji from 12th to 20th November 2016.
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The national team to represent South Africa at the ISA World Championships is made up of athletes, coaches and management from Kwazulu – Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Thomas King and Roxy Davis (both Western Cape) and Brandon Ribbink (Kwazulu – Natal) will compete in the SUP Surfing discipline, Dylan Frick and Tarryn King (Western Cape)
Chris Couve (Gauteng), Jacqueline De Billot (Kwazulu-Natal) and Thomas King will participate in the SUP Racing discipline and Ribbink, Malec Odendaal (Kwazulu – Natal) Anna Notten and Candice Murray (Western Cape) will compete in the Prone Paddleboard racing division.
The Team Manager is Angela Whittle (Kwazulu-Natal and the Coaches are Shayne Chips (Kwazulu-Natal) and James Raaff (Western Cape)
“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 watching the team waving the South African flag high in Fiji,” said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.
“We have a strong team representing South Africa at this year’s ISA World Stand Up 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 Johnston, President of Stand-Up Paddling 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). SSA is a member of the International Surfing Association (ISA), the World governing body for the sport. www.isasurf.org. For more information about SSA visit www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za.
Robin de Kock
SSA General Manager
surfingsouthafrica@gmail.com
0824541149
For further information on SUPSA and the national SUP team contact Bruce Johnston on president@supsa.org.za
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The ISA will gather the world’s best SUP and Paddleboard athletes in Fiji from November 12-20 for the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship!
2016 will mark the fifth edition of the competition, which has become the fastest growing in the ISA World Championship Series. In 2015 participation more than doubled since the event’s inception in 2012 as 27 Nations and 260 athletes graced the shores of Sayulita, Mexico in an incredible week of competition that resulted in Team USA earning their first-ever Gold Medal.
Get entered and get ready for another awesome weekend of SUP racing (paddling?) and intesnse beer pong match up with the most awesome bunch of SUP paddlers on the banks of the beautiful Breede River Mouth.
This is an ocean race therefor approved PFDs and leashes are both compulsory. No PFD or leash = No Race.
This is a SUPSA sanctioned race, R50 SUPSA fee is included in your race entry fee of R350. This race will count towards your SUPSA ranking.
See Event Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/482435258612157/
>> Event is set for Saturday, 24th September from 8:30am <<
Mens and Ladies equal prize money:
1st – R10 000
2nd – R1500
3rd – R1000
Main event map. 8 – 10km, depending on tide and course taken.
Please contact Neels for further info at info@pilipili.co.za or call 072 287 2475
The highly anticipated Starboard Emmarentia 2016 10km SUP Race is just around the corner and entries for this event are now open. The race will be followed by the RSA SUP Team to Fiji Fundraiser dinner starting from 6pm at the Dabs Canoe Club House. It would be great if you could plan to stay for the evening. More details of this event to follow.
Acc. Holder: Joluka
Bank: Nedbank
Acc. Type: Current Account
Branch: Business Northrand
Acc.Nr: 1469165449
Branch Code: 146905
Leashes & PFDs are not compulsory but are recommended.
This is a SUPSA sanctioned race, R50 SUPSA fee is included in your race entry fee of R250. This race will count towards your SUPSA ranking.
First 30 paid pre-entries will receive a free Starboard Monogram Cap. This is a super cool classic featuring the famous Tiki Man logo and a Flexfit band for a snug comfortable fit in a signature brand look. Hurry, these are limited.
First 30 paid pre-entries will receive a free Starboard Monogram Cap. This is a super cool classic featuring the famous Tiki Man logo and a Flexfit band for a snug comfortable fit in a signature brand look. Hurry, these are limited.