Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) are proud to announce the names of the members of the national SUP team which will represent South Africa at the 4th ISA World Stand-up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships to be held in Sayulita, Mexico from 10th to 17th May 2015.
SUPSA is affiliated to Surfing South Africa (SSA), the recognised national sports body governing surf riding in South Africa and a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). Surfing South Africa is a member of the International Surfing Association (ISA).
The 2015 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 watching the team waving the South African flag high in Mexico,” 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.
The national team to represent South Africa at the ISA World Championships includes the following team management, SUP surfers, SUP racing paddlers and prone paddleboarders from Kwazulu – Natal and the Western Cape.
SUP surfing
Justin Bing:Durban, Kwazulu – Natal
Thomas King: Tokai, Western Cape
Tarryn Kyte: Tokai, Western Cape
SUP racing
Dylan Frick:Gordons Bay, Western Cape
Ethan Koopmans:Melkbosstrand, Western Cape
Wade Keet: Melkbosstrand, Western Cape
Joshua Robertson: Melkbosstrand, Western Cape
Mishka Steyn: Strand, Western Cape
Prone paddleboard racing
Ryan Butcher:Durban, Kwazulu – Natal
Jayden Loots: Cape Town, Western Cape
Anna Notten: Kalk Bay, Western Cape
Team management
Candace Hurn (Western Cape) : Manager
Gary van Rooyen (Western Cape) : Coach
James Raaff (Western Cape) : Medical Support
For further information on SUPSA and the national SUP team contact Bruce Johnston on president@supsa.org.za
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). SSA is a member of the the International Surfing Association (ISA), the World governing body for the sport. www.isasurf.org.