Sydney SUP festival and Scotland Island Race -pics
What a great day it was - smiles all round from everyone who participated!
The 2k short course was run down-wind to the lee of Scotland Island and the full 6k course came around the island into a nice little head wind that tested even the best paddlers. Plenty of boats were on hand to bring the short course paddlers back to the club for lunch refreshments overlooking the demo area.The time trials were run in the protected waters of the Marina.
Dates for Sydney SUP festival and Scotland Island Race 2016 - February 20 -21 2016 The event will include a 2k, 6k and an 8-10k boat assisted course for 2016 with the possible addition of a BOP race.
Sorry for taking a whilst to get these pics up , but they have come from a few different sources.
Hmmm - decisions! Kissa, Andy from Naish and Sam from JP who drove up from Melbourne- these guys are always supporting our local events (despite the drive for Sam)! Congrats Kissa for taking out line honours in the 6k round the island race
Jill backing up after the Newcastle BOP the day before - gutsy! Andy and Jimmy neck and neck into the wind. Is there a GPS sponsor out there somewhere for Andy? Stiff headwinds coming back - John from Oneill having a go! Dig deep and smile Scott! Congrats Tammy for line honours in the women's 6k race Mel - powering! Smiles all round.... Corner cutter!
Lucky man Jeremy turns up and WINS the $800 SUNOVA gift voucher - he chose the 10'6 XXX style Rob Brown from the Royal Motor Yacht Club doing what he does best - smiling and staying calm even when the pressure is on! Winner of the SUP ATX Scout ( name escapes me) - totally STOKED as she was looking to buy a board anyway! Winners are grinners - the Montgomery family always go away with a swag of prizes and trophies
Congratulations to all who participated and paddled their hearts out, the majority of whom went away with a trophy or a prize from our generous sponsors who support many of the great events on the east coast and beyond. Support them for supporting the sport.
Join us for a day of fun, celebrating the best that SUP has to offer, paddling the beautiful waterways of Pittwater.
Check out and try the latest gear at the demo and SUP Expo Tips and instruction from the Pro's Kids Clinics and Jumping Castles Scotland Island Race - 2k Short and 6k long course Prizes and giveaways - WIN a SUP board! Naish One design Time trials - challenge your friends and family. Beats from the RedBull team. Entertainment, restaurants and full club facilities
SCOTLAND ISLAND RACE AND PADDLE This is a chance for everyone to try their hand at distance paddling. Wether a seasoned paddler or a complete beginner there are plenty of ways to enjoy this event. Race or just paddle the most picturesque bays of Pittwater! Around the island or paddling the short course. Use your own or register for a Naish 12'6 N1sco board.
Heaps of categories. Heaps of prizes from our generous sponsors. Lahui Kai 14' division JP Australia 12'6 division Naish One 12'6 division SUP ATX Fun Class Short Course (under 12')
Depending on conditions on the day there sill be a shortened course for Fun boards and those giving distance paddling a try for the first time.
NAISH SPRINTS - challenge your family and freinds. Grab a N1SCO 12'6 and challenge your friends and family on the 200m sprint course straight up the middle of the Marina!
There are 20 Naish N1SCO 12'6 race boards up for grabs if you need a board for the Scotland Island race or paddle.
Go in the draw to win a SUP board and paddle package worth $1000
There are LOTS of prizes which will be announced shortly. All entrants in the SUP race and short course go in the draw to win the SUP Board and other prizes.
8.30am Event opens 9am Race Briefing 9.30am Race start - Scotland Island 6k and 2k short course 11.30am Naish One time trials 12.30 pm Music and entertainment 1pm Presentation 2.30pm Naish One time trials end 3.00pm Demos and lessons end 4.00pm Music and entertainment ends
This event is about having a go! The goal is to have prizes for EVERYONE who participate in the Scotland Island SUP race and short fun course. The Family Festival atmosphere will centre around the Expo and Demo area, bars and restaurants that overlook the magnificent Pittwater. The event is FREE to enter and the Demo is free. Kids Clinics: Kids 10-15 are free. [i]SUP Lessons - 20 per adult. [/i] Buoyancy vests will be mandatory for the Scotland Island race and will be availabe to hire on the day.
The Scotland Island race and Sydney SUP Festival are part of Pittwater Festival that runs through March, hosted by the Newport RMYC Broken Bay
