It's coming and its going to be big!

The inaugral Southern Cross SUP Festival 2012 presented by d'Albora Marinas is set to take place in Port Stephens from the 24th - 27th May. The event is open to ALL competitors, national and international, but will also act as the NSW qualifier for the Australian Titles.

Its going to be four days full of surfing and racing, with the races based on the same format as held in Peru for the ISA Games, as this event is a stepping stone for NSW competitors to get themselves to Peru next year!

The other great thing is PRIZE MONEY....and lots of it. Exact figures will be announced very soon....

And best of all....there is a picture of Dogman on the poster ripping :)

Under 18

I am I reading this right they have a junior division?

If so see you there.

Phill

OG SUP said...

Under 18

I am I reading this right they have a junior division?

If so see you there.

Phill

Phil, with respect, under 18 stone does not qualify you for junior division it not sumo

If the waves are anything like last year it will definately be a good show!!

Yep Phil, Under 18s (as long as we get numbers....i will let you know how many to make it go ahead)

A lot of planning is going in to this event to make it awesome for all of us, so any feedback will definately be taken in to consideration leading up to the event!

Hey Sam, would love to hear some ideas, the race needs to end in the marina at Nelsons Bay (d'Albora Marinas are a major sponsor for this festival and have put heaps of work in to making it happen). I have a few options planned for different winds, but all will get a bit of side wind for some of it.

Would be great to hear from someone who lives in the area as well for some feedback.

The worst photo ive ever seen. They should've stayed with the guy on last years trophy or poster lol.

Casso said...

Woo hoo - can't wait. Love the over 40 division.

Shame about the image on the poster though!

Ok i'm not from NSW, so my opinion probably isn't worth much, but...

Seeing as the technical race is the 1st stage for NSW competitors qualifying for Nationals and then ISA games, I'd like to see it following the ISA format with no run (and i'll be pushing for the same with the QLD titles race too).

Would be good to emulate the ISA format as much as possible throughout the Aussie selection process so we get the best team to compete over there next year.

Interested to hear other peoples thoughts on this too?

ElyseSNSW said...

a. no run, except for sprint to finish

Just like the ISA event (like Ali said).

goatman said...

I agree Ali. Plus why hold it on the Friday after the surfing? How about the Sat or Sun depending which day the marathon is held?

Hey Goatman, the reason the technical race is being held on the Friday is that Thurs/Fri the event is at One Mile Beach (or backup options), and Sat/Sun the event is based at d'Albora Marina. On the weekend the Marathon race will be held one day, and a teams event the other, as well as a Short Course flatwater race, and a Dash for Cash where $1000 is up for grabs.

Can also tell you now that there is $8000 prize money up for grabs on the Marathon Race, Technical Race and Dash for Cash.

ElyseSNSW said...

goatman said...

I agree Ali. Plus why hold it on the Friday after the surfing? How about the Sat or Sun depending which day the marathon is held?

Hey Goatman, the reason the technical race is being held on the Friday is that Thurs/Fri the event is at One Mile Beach (or backup options), and Sat/Sun the event is based at d'Albora Marina. On the weekend the Marathon race will be held one day, and a teams event the other, as well as a Short Course flatwater race, and a Dash for Cash where $1000 is up for grabs.

Can also tell you now that there is $8000 prize money up for grabs on the Marathon Race, Technical Race and Dash for Cash.

Fair enough Elyse. Is there an 'old man's' category in any of the racing?

rahams said...

Yeh elyse you have to look after us grumpy old men

Wait til you hit the big 5 'O' Noel, then the grumpy sh!t really kicks in

Thanks a lot for the tips Shane!

Noel and Goatman.......yes, we cater for you old fellas. There is an over 40s division in ALL of the surfing and races for this event, as well us Under 18s Guys and Girls.

5 foot friggen 2 mate!!!!!!

Hoping for waves like last year

Sup is going strong here so we may get a few more locals entering this year. We've got a micro grom who kills it in the local boardriders club. I just made him a mini sup and he's starting to fire, if he can ride my board he'll dominate if he gets on a real one - look out juniors!

Bill

Barneyrubble said...

You're smackon surfershaneA. I have surfed and fished that part of paradise for the last 35 years, somedays are gold, somedays are scary.
I agree a marathon run from Boat Harbour/One Mile to the bay would be good. With a bit of swell running, who would take on the shortcut over Fingal spit.
Bill, your'e right about how strong the sup scene is around the area, two years ago if you were on a sup, people would think what the ...
To the organisers all the best and lets hope there is a replay of last years waves.

Craig

Craig,

I have spearfished the coast more than I have surfed it. I don't think there are any headlands or reefs up that way I don't know well underwater. It is a pity though I have not got a race board as I would like to give the marathon a go some day. Nevertheless, I am expecting we might catch up in the over 40s surfing?

I am also not sure if I would take the Fingal Spit "shortcut". That's a real six to one/ half a dozen the other option. Maybe we should leave it to the paddlers?

I am wondering as well what will happen if it is NE? It is a pity that running a charter to Broughton could be in the too hard basket? Maybe the marina might open the option? That would be another classic ocean race. The only other straight 20 km NE option would be 4wd up the Gibber somewhere?

See you there, Shane

rahams said...

What are the rest of you old fossils going to ride 14 or 12 6 ?
Sounds like we have a choice

12'6" for me Noel