Hi Guys,

I couldn't see a post on this. The port philip Cup is on TODAY. I did it last year, it's a lot of fun.

There is sup races, sup tug-of-war. Kiter X races, body drag race, big air and more.

The body drag race was lots of fun! (Split into beginners and intermediate + kiters)

The prizes are awesome. I have attached two photos, one is a Crazy looking Naish Board - I want to have a go of this and full carbon fibre paddles for the races.

I am soo excited, I woke up early for it :)

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The answer to that question is the annual SUP HQ & Kite Republic Australia day Port Phillip Cup, one of the biggest events on the SUP calendar and Race number 3 in the SUP VIC Flatwater State Series.

There are events for both serious paddlers and fun first timers with great prizes including Naish Clothing, Fanatic Board & Paddles, Kahuna Board, GoPro HD Camera, Balin Clothing, SUP wheels, Carve Sunnies & Clothing, SUP Hoodies & Tee's, Experience Vouchers, and many more.

Just by entering the main race (& preferably finishing) you go in the draw to win a Fanatic Fly 10'6 HRS Board. One of the best all round boards on the market! (must be at the presentation to win)

A fun environment, including more than 20 African Drummers, will keep the racers pumped ensuring a great atmosphere, so bring family and friends: all welcome.

Location:

Pier Road, right next to Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in St Kilda.

SUP format for the day:

9am: FREE Naish beginners clinic, for first time paddlers, kids, family members, all welcome. 30min

9:15am: Registration Open

9:50am: Race briefing

10:00am: Main Race (Port Phillip Cup) - $10 entry, with funds going to Earth Care St Kilda

Race categories (Port Phillip Cup)

Mens: 12,6” and under / Open / Masters (over 45)

Women 12,6” and under / Open / Masters (over 45)

Social Class (non-race boards)

Junor Boys / Girls (16 and under)


11:00am: 50m Men's & Women's Sprint Heats

11:30am: Board & Pet Races
-Dog or person and board (must be alive)
-Stuffed pet and board race (12y and under)

11:45am: 50m Men's & Women's Sprint Finals

12pm: Team Challenge ~ (teams of 4 - must have at least one female)

12:30pm: Kahuna Challenge ~ (street race while BBQ fires up run by Kahuna)

1pm: BBQ and presentations

Kiting format of the day:


1:00pm: SUP Presentations from morning session & BBQ
2:00pm: Registrations Open for main event
2:30pm: Port Phillip Cup Kiter-X Heats – First Season All / Open Men / Open Women / Juniors 16&U - $10 entry, with funds going to Earth Care St Kilda

3:30pm: Body Drag Race – First Season All / Open Men / Open Women

4:15pm: Port Phillip Cup Kiter-X Finals – First Season All / Open Men / Open Women / Juniors 16&U

5:00pm: Big Air Competition

5:45pm: Presentations

6:00pm: Freeride, get back out there!!!