Just been up to QLD for a couple of Sup events, the 12 Towers and the Noosa Surf Festival. Must say how superb both events were and made even better now by both event organizers adding an over 60's category to their events. It may seem like an odd request to some, but every event from now on in Australia should get behind and respect the older crew still wanting to maintain fitness and continue to paddle in the Sup events around Oz.
Sup Vic will have the 0/60's this year as will the King of the Cut as well, so if they can do it there really is no excuse.
Funny thing age happens to us all and it wasn't all that long ago that I was writing about the similar request for an over 50's category, trouble is now that over 50's is one of the most competitive categories going.
Maintaining fitness and health is in "every bodies" interest and with age, remaining engaged and vital is something that sometimes gets lost with age.
So how about all you race organizers getting behind this initiative whist also showing respect to all us older crew around the Country and start the including the over 60's category.
My mate Rob from QLD is 72 he's still paddling competitively and loves it...
Sup keeps you young mentally, even if your body ain't. ??????