The SUPfest is a National three day flat water racing carnival presented by AuSUP in association with Australian Canoeing as part of the 2014 Australian Canoe Sprint Championships in Adelaide.





SUP Race categories:
200 metres
500 metres
5 kilometres

Age categories:
MALE: OPEN, O/40, O/50, O60
FEMALE: OPEN, O/40, O/50

Race board length: 14 feet

Cost: $100 for the three events

Qualifying: There are no pre-race qualifying times, events are open to paddlers of all skill levels.
Accomodation: Adelaide Shores Caravan Park, West Beach: www.adelaideshores.com.au
Shared accommodation is available from around $30 per person/night.
Adelaide Shores offers first class facilities and is 10 mins from the West Lakes course.

SUP Expo: Stand up paddle suppliers will have the latest boards and equipment on display at the race venue.


Host club: SA SUP Crew are excited to host this inaugural event and interstate competitors and suppliers will be well catered for. Airport pick-up, board storage and daily shuttle to the lake from Adelaide Shores will be available along with a daily bbq at the lake.
A closing party will be held at the Aquatic Centre following the conclusion of events.

I am so there.

Teatree must be frothing! Finally an event with sprint distances!
More of these needed

The sprint races will be separate. I think the 5km race is a wave start for divisions, but will check. Racing will follow the new SUPAA rules for drafting, board dimensions, etc.

Here is a video of the format and what to expect in regard to the course (for 200m and 500m):


This is champion lakes in WA. West lakes looks much prettier in terms of scenary

Goochi said..
The sprint races will be separate. I think the 5km race is a wave start for divisions, but will check. Racing will follow the new SUPAA rules for drafting, board dimensions, etc.

Cheers Gooch, will look into it... just need to find myself a flatwater board first!

... and thanks Liz for the offer of help finding accommodation too.

AndyR said..

Teatree must be frothing! Finally an event with sprint distances!
More of these needed

FinallyYeah that would be a great event unfortunately for me I don't think I can make it. This type of racing will bring heaps more to the sportThey dont call the 100m sprint the blue ribbon event in the big O for nothing. Every one wants to know who the fastest s.Whos,s going to be the Usain Bolt of stand up?

CJ83 said...
Is there no 12'6 category? Or is it just the one length for these type of events?
Thanks
Clint

One board length for racing. Virgin will accept 14' boards (depending on plane size). $40 as excess baggage. I flew from QLD to Perth with hand luggage and my 14' board flew free as luggage. Virgin are pretty practical.

Get AC insulation foam from bunnings to wrap board solid - it's how Mr Dale Chapman delivers his great custom boards around Australia now.

The best part about sprint racing is when the fast guys totally kick your arse, you still get to cross the line before they've packed up their car and left the beach.

Are there many O/60's planning on heading over?

ockanui said..

just on the groovy poster design alone it looks like an event not to be missed..

I guess they drink beer over there in SA? or is it just wine...

They drink coopers over their dont they , nice dropPity they have two average football teams in one State

This is one I wish I could get to, and I reckon set to become entrenched as one of the must-go events of the calendar. Great initiative, I hope people get behind it.

The AuSUP Australian Flatwater SUPfest is now officially sanctioned by Surfing Australia. All Surfing Australia SUP clubs/associations are automatically members of AuSUP.



Entry fees for the 2014 SUPfest:

AuSUP members - $100

Non-members - $115

yes the poster would look great on the front of a Tshirt, good idea

SASUPCrew said..

The AuSUP Australian Flatwater SUPfest is now officially sanctioned by Surfing Australia. All Surfing Australia SUP clubs/associations are automatically members of AuSUP.



Entry fees for the 2014 SUPfest:

AuSUP members - $100

Non-members - $115

Is this per division/race or for the whole event?

Is there anywhere we can find times and results for the event? I am hanging to find out the O40 mens times that are being posted.

Dogman just after this 200 meter heat