What'SUP on Australia Day?

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.

Format of 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)

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

Weather Updates:

- check this post on seabreeze or go to Standup Paddle Boarding St Kilda Facebook Page from 7am.

Naish / Fanatic / Kahuna boards and paddles to demo all day

It's not only about being first over the line with all participants going into the draw for the major prize. There's also a prize for the best-dressed paddler in the theme of 'Australia Day'. (Gotta beat PT Woody)

Money raised on the day will go to Earth Care St Kilda, a locally based organization which looks after the St Kilda Penguin colony, providing research, support and information.

After the SUP racing is completed a series of spectatular & fun kiteboarding events will begin.

Can't wait!

Port Phillip Cup Race Committee