Sorry to say I agree with Lacey & Rager. This is a distance race and I cannot understand why there is not prize money for each category, i.e 12'6, 14 & unlimited. Entry fee is the same???

RJK said...
your right, we should complain so much that they dont put any events on and we cant race any class!!!!!

open unlimited mens and womens fixes everything- not that hard. it is a public forum open for discussion


ps thats it for me, up to who ever now

With all the talk re board length categories etc what happened to competing for a personal challenge,what ever the board size you decide to compete on.
If we get conditions like last year ill be riding my 8,5

teatrea said...

Rich0 said...
With all the talk re board length categories etc what happened to competing for a personal challenge,what ever the board size you decide to compete on.
If we get conditions like last year ill be riding my 8,5

Thats the spirit mate , just have a go Id like to see you do it on the 8,5 thoughbetter give up the bungers before you tackle that one!

ha, if richo goes 8'5, i'll go 7'4

teatrea said...

laceys lane said...

teatrea said...

Rich0 said...
With all the talk re board length categories etc what happened to competing for a personal challenge,what ever the board size you decide to compete on.
If we get conditions like last year ill be riding my 8,5

Thats the spirit mate , just have a go Id like to see you do it on the 8,5 thoughbetter give up the bungers before you tackle that one!

ha, if richo goes 8'5, i'll go 7'4

If you go 7,4 ill paddle my boogie board

If you paddle your boogie board I'll swim

KellyM said...

teatrea said...

laceys lane said...

teatrea said...

Rich0 said...
With all the talk re board length categories etc what happened to competing for a personal challenge,what ever the board size you decide to compete on.
If we get conditions like last year ill be riding my 8,5

Thats the spirit mate , just have a go Id like to see you do it on the 8,5 thoughbetter give up the bungers before you tackle that one!

ha, if richo goes 8'5, i'll go 7'4

If you go 7,4 ill paddle my boogie board

If you paddle your boogie board I'll swim

how about you swim and ill paddle your boardmight just beat you then!!

I know things change, but forcast is looking good, yeew

Looks like nice wind and weather at this stage. Swell will be very big Wednesday to Friday and easing on the weekend but at this stage I'd say the swell will be every bit as big as last years race!

Flounder said...
Looks like nice wind and weather at this stage. Swell will be very big Wednesday to Friday and easing on the weekend but at this stage I'd say the swell will be every bit as big as last years race!

Windier, bigger, harder, choppier, lumpier the better!!
"No one talks about a flat ocean race"

A couple of questions have been raised regarding board size. The Elite Race which is the only money race are the Open Men and Women 12'6" Elite. Reason being is that a few of the elite paddlers that competed in W.A. last weekend are still waiting for craft to arrive home in which some won't have them in time for the 12 Towers Race. Although the race is not designed around the elite guys but it is pretty cool to have them support the race.
There is the age categories in the 12'6" class with Senior Men & Women (40-49) and Master Men & Women (40-49) additional to the Open Class.
Now, the 14' class will include unlimited size boards. If you choose to ride an unlimited size board in this 14'+ class, feedback from many paddlers have said there is really no great advantage on an unlimited over a 14' size board. And besides, the were 6 unlimited competitors in last years race where we made available 18 podium placings. By not filling these positions, the event had nearly $500 worth of trophies left over.
And why aren't there money prizes on all divisions? How great it would be to have this but in this financially hard climate of tightening belts and shortening pockets, financial sponsors are hard to come by and we rely on entry fees and the SUPSA Paddle Club to fund the event along with generous prize products from supporting businesses and brands.
I think people tend to forget that we are still very young in SUP sport in terms of events and participation. By putting these race and events together takes a lot of time and money which from all past event and races through out the country, event organises have done an incredible job.
All you guys need to do is get out there and support the sport and embrace the fun and challenges it offers!
SUPPORT THE SPORT!

^^^^but 12'6 getting the coin in a ocean race because the elite/special crew could not get their bigger boards back in time...pfffftttttt does not matter how softly you tread,that is just rigged

Secret Agent said...

chrispychru said...
^^^^but 12'6 getting the coin in a ocean race because the elite/special crew could not get their bigger boards back in time...pfffftttttt does not matter how softly you tread,that is just rigged

pfffftttttt, up to you chrispychru..........just explain to me how it is rigged?
Instead of bagging something that is giving all SUP enthusiasts an opportunity to compete, have fun and enjoy what this side of the sport has to offer, support it and be part of something exciting. I wouldn't mind you offering a hand to help in the organisation of the race!

ok you are giving money to one board class only. and your reason for giving money to that said board class(which is superior in bop races only) is that the elite paddlers will not have their big boards delivered in time so will be on 12'6s yes? that is why i say its rigged give money to all...or give the sup feeling to all

chrispychru said...

Secret Agent said...

chrispychru said...
^^^^but 12'6 getting the coin in a ocean race because the elite/special crew could not get their bigger boards back in time...pfffftttttt does not matter how softly you tread,that is just rigged

pfffftttttt, up to you chrispychru..........just explain to me how it is rigged?
Instead of bagging something that is giving all SUP enthusiasts an opportunity to compete, have fun and enjoy what this side of the sport has to offer, support it and be part of something exciting. I wouldn't mind you offering a hand to help in the organisation of the race!

ok you are giving money to one board class only. and your reason for giving money to that said board class(which is superior in bop races only) is that the elite paddlers will not have their big boards delivered in time so will be on 12'6s yes? that is why i say its rigged give money to all...or give the sup feeling to all

If you can help me find a financial sponsor to fund prize money I welcome you with open arms. Right now, you've done nothing but bag the race and organisers stating that this race is rigged.
If we had the funds to spread over all categories we would. And I do appreciate your comments but that is the decision we have made due to the budget we have to work with. And since the 12'6" size board is the most popular and competitive, this is where it lies.
We would rather you support this race and the sport instead of shovelling **** on us. So what category will you be in?

i think most support the race, even those nasty lb er types

there's nothing wrong with some debate/ discussion either as long as its all civil

cheers

laceys lane said...
i think most support the race, even those nasty lb er types

there's nothing wrong with some debate/ discussion either as long as its all civil

cheers

Yeah you're right Lacey. Looking forward to next Saturday and catching up with everyone!
It's going to be fun!