The Lion Island Challenge is on Saturday October 12th, 2013. This your opportunity to paddle around iconic Lion Island from the back of Palm Beach, NSW, Australia. Race at this stage includes ocean and spec skis, SUPs, racing mals and 12 foot and unlimited paddleboards. Sups have an 8km course and ocean ski's 14km. More details to follow. Updates can be found here: www.facebook.com/TheLionIslandChallenge.

For some last year was there first race ever on a Sup and we welcome all paddlers to participate or support. Some 150-200 competitors are expected for one of the best races on the Australian racing calendar.

Avalon Beach Surf Lifesaving Club runs the Lion Island Challenge and will provide water safety. Put this one your paddling calender and tell your friends. A great day out. Last year free parking was arranged. More details to follow.