The Proudly Sponsored Honolua Race is on for Saturday 12th June. This is the best run Downwind Event in Australia this race is in its eight year running. Organised by Surfing Queensland. The race is 9kms long from Snapper Rocks to inside Currumbin Alley Estuary. In 2009 there was 70 competitors with 11 Open unlimited SUP's and 13 over 40's unlimited SUP's. & 6 Girl SUP's. This year I hope we triple the unlimited entrants. The entry form should be up on the Surfing Queensland web site by next week. Or you can ring SQ 07-55201165 surfingaustralia.com/SurfingQueensland
Hope to see you all there
DW

I've got my money on

Paul Jackson
Woogie Marsh
James "Billy" Watson

For a First, Second or Third finish in the Open Unlimited SUP Division in any order thats Downwinders Trifecta tip.
DW

Paddle Fit 6 week Distance Build Up

Long Distance Build up for Honolua SUP Race.

Training Dates

May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
June 5th

Race Day June 12th

Instructor: - Woogie Marsh

Paddling Goals

Working on paddling Fitness - 9km worth
Introduction to Ocean Conditions
Swell Riding
Getting off an Open Beach with a 12’6 + Board
Paddle Techniques / Paddle Steering / correction strokes
Nutrition
On land training
Stretching

Locations:

Lions Park Noosa Heads
Laguna Bay Noosa Heads

Times:
8:30 am or otherwise advised before hand.

Phil, you should do well in the unlimited category with all of that training you are doing. Then there is also the dark horse Peasey, on his custom "Secret Agent", who should do well in the 12'6 mens. What about the ladies - Jenny could be up there

The next SUPSA round will be a distance paddle on Currumbin Creek, following which our own Mikeman and Lacey will run an "Introduction to Downwinders". This will be more a tips session for those thinking of doing the Honolua Race rather than an instructional session. Check the SUPSA website for details.

Chris

Yep should be good number of girls in this years race. I know of 6 girls already & there's been some serious training going on, it's great to see. I hope they make a 14ft class in a way as there are a large number of paddlers with 14ft boards at the moment.
Last years female was unlimited class only. Lets hope they dont start to early again and wait for it to go SE.

Big group heading from Kingscliff back to Currumbin now, 20knots ++ !!! WWOOHH.

XX angie

kiakaha said...

Paddle Fit 6 week Distance Build Up

Long Distance Build up for Honolua SUP Race.

Training Dates

May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
June 5th

Race Day June 12th

Instructor: - Woogie Marsh

Paddling Goals

Working on paddling Fitness - 9km worth
Introduction to Ocean Conditions
Swell Riding
Getting off an Open Beach with a 12’6 + Board
Paddle Techniques / Paddle Steering / correction strokes
Nutrition
On land training
Stretching

Locations:

Lions Park Noosa Heads
Laguna Bay Noosa Heads

Times:
8:30 am or otherwise advised before hand.

Thanks Jodie, will try to get to at least one of these. I would kill to know how to effectively get a 17 footer off (and back on to) an open beach in waves bigger than 4ft without risking snappage. Anyone else figured this one out???

laceys lane said...

swim

Ah yes of course...and arrange helicopter drop for board... simple!

I would kill to know how to effectively get a 17 footer off (and back on to) an open beach in waves bigger than 4ft without risking snappage. Anyone else figured this one out???
Unfortunately Jed you’ve got no chance of getting a 17fter through the break even at 3ft its a nightmare (imposable) you need a seaway channel to make it out the back! Coming in well I’ve done it at 6ft+ make shore your timing is right or you’re f###ed wait for a lull then paddle your a##e of take leg rope off & let the white water take 17fter to the beach you then have to swim in from 200+ metres out. That way the chances of braking your 17fter is nil with a bit of luck. Enjoy.
DW

jed said...

laceys lane said...

swim

Ah yes of course...and arrange helicopter drop for board... simple!

hi, we all came in at southport on monday. i was on the longest board, got to the break, looked a bit mean, i/2 caught one and jumped of and let it drag me out of the danger/ impact zone. got back on the tail and belly boarded it in. not pretty, but gets the board in one piece. the other guys who are better at surfing those long beasts even did the same
cheers

laceys lane said...
got to the break, looked a bit mean, i/2 caught one and jumped of and let it drag me out of the danger/ impact zone.

Be careful with that technique. That is exactly how I snapped the 16 in two. The jump-off can see your board go over the falls while you stay behind, dragging the board back so it hangs in the lip. Danger, Will Robinson.

laceys lane said...

where you come in down there wouldn't thrill me at all

Yep. It's going to be interesting for visitors trying to get in if there's any swell for Trevor's Saltwater Fest next week. Could be some thrills AND spills.

And a tip for the 10k and 30k racers if it's a south-north run - be ready for the backwash coming off Caba headland as you go around it. It'll put you in the water if you're not on your game. I have a method but sorry not sharing as may be my only chance to overtake from back of the field.

scotty100 said...

how much fun will the race be for guys with no rudder and a howling westerly offshore blowing , any advice "apart for get a board with a rudder"

Get used to paddling on one side for at least 7km no thaks thats punishment.