This event is about the joy of downwinding. It's not a race, it's just about getting there and enjoying the ride. All new paddlers will be paired with an experienced paddler to undertake the 7km course to Swanbourne. The more experienced paddlers will then continue onto Scarborough (14km in total). It's all about sharing the Stoke, passing on knowledge and smiles.

The Inaugural Fig2Fig SUP Downwinder Race is on in December. WA is known for its Freo Doctor and the best way to enjoy this is on a SUP. Enjoy surfing the waves as the Doctor directs you to the Naked Fig in Swanbourne or the Wild Fig in Scarborough. On Sunday afternoon the 1st of December to celebrate the opening of the WA Downwind season!

Prizes

- Youngest

- Oldest

- Best wipeout

- First male (perpetual)

- First female (perpetual)

Entry includes a snazzy T'shirt and post race nibbles at the Naked Fig.

entry portal:https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/441-fig2fig

Nice.. The entry fee also garantees a smile from ear to ear at the end..

DJ

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DavidJohn said..

Nice.. The entry fee also garantees a smile from ear to ear at the end..

DJ

It would be great to get you over for this DJ. Plenty of offers for accommodation and a yellow type race board, just get on a plane!

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Goochi said...

DavidJohn said..

Nice.. The entry fee also garantees a smile from ear to ear at the end..

DJ

It would be great to get you over for this DJ. Plenty of offers for accommodation and a yellow type race board, just get on a plane!

Thanks. .. Very nice of you to say that and offer.. I'll get over there one day..

Hope you get great conditions on the day.. We need to do a similar thing here.

DJ

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Goochi said..
This event is about the joy of downwinding. It's not a race, it's just about getting there and enjoying the ride. All new paddlers will be paired with an experienced paddler to undertake the 7km course to Swanbourne. The more experienced paddlers will then continue onto Scarborough (14km in total). It's all about sharing the Stoke, passing on knowledge and smiles.

The Inaugural Fig2Fig SUP Downwinder Race is on in December. WA is known for its Freo Doctor and the best way to enjoy this is on a SUP. Enjoy surfing the waves as the Doctor directs you to the Naked Fig in Swanbourne or the Wild Fig in Scarborough. On Sunday afternoon the 1st of December to celebrate the opening of the WA Downwind season!

Prizes- Youngest- Oldest- Best wipeout- First male (perpetual)

- First female (perpetual)

Entry includes a snazzy T'shirt and post race nibbles at the Naked Fig.

entry portal:https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/441-fig2fig

Looking forward to this one.
Just have to fight it out with the wife as to who gets what board.

Just wait to see the top secret perpetual trophies.

I'm calling best ever...

Definately have to be at presentations...

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jenkz said..

Looking forward to this one.
Just have to fight it out with the wife as to who gets what board.

There's a red board on the east coast

great concept

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stimo said..

jenkz said..

Looking forward to this one.
Just have to fight it out with the wife as to who gets what board.

There's a red board on the east coast

Live and learn mate. Just lulling you all into a false sense of security for the real racing coming ;)

Tickets available through the SUPWA event site for partners at the Naked Fig.

Food is incorporated in the entry fee for paddlers, partners $15. Kids eat free!

Only a just over a week to go get those entries in...Cam, make sure Galvo is entered..

Just entered. no question about T-Shirt size. Hope they got lots of XL and XXL.

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Fergus said..

Just entered. no question about T-Shirt size. Hope they got lots of XL and XXL.

Being a good winter fergus all of us have being in the top paddock for sure tip leave shirt on when paddling (not for the sun )

Forecast is looking great for Sundays event.
This is the perfect opportunity to get on water advise for those who want to learn how to do a downwinder.

SUPWA will have PFD 1 inflateables for sale at registration on Sunday ($90), everyone is required to wear a PFD 1, 2 or 3, we will also have some orange smoke flares for sale as well, will confirm the cost of the flares. Lookin good for a fun downwinder at this stage.

If you need a bumbag PFD 1 ( 'Ultra' brand) and/or an orange smoke flare for Sunday, please let me by tomorrow (27th) so that I can have enough stock on hand to keep everyone happy

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ChickenStix said..

If you need a bumbag PFD 1 ( 'Ultra' brand) and/or an orange smoke flare for Sunday, please let me by tomorrow (27th) so that I can have enough stock on hand to keep everyone happy

Two for me thanks

Hey Chookster one bum bag and one flare for me too please. Its a good thing none of us get our words mixed up because using the words bum and flare in one sentence could be misconstrued as some kind of Jackass episode re-enactment.

ChikenStix can I grab one of each cheers

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ChickenStix said..

If you need a bumbag PFD 1 ( 'Ultra' brand) and/or an orange smoke flare for Sunday, please let me by tomorrow (27th) so that I can have enough stock on hand to keep everyone happy

Don't think we need a flare only 400 m of shore can some one confirm thanks

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stimo said..

Don't think we need a flare only 400 m of shore can some one confirm thanks

You need a flare on the river

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hilly said..

stimo said..

Don't think we need a flare only 400 m of shore can some one confirm thanks

You need a flare on the river

Ha ha we going to have the pleasure of the Hilly on Sunday Kids eat free at the fig that's Sunday dinner sorted as to that flare mines got a smokey attached to it on a pole so I don't burn my hand might come in handy for down south this year too .

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stimo said..

hilly said..

stimo said..

Don't think we need a flare only 400 m of shore can some one confirm thanks

You need a flare on the river

Ha ha we going to have the pleasure of the Hilly on Sunday Kids eat free at the fig that's Sunday dinner sorted as to that flare mines got a smokey attached to it on a pole so I don't burn my hand might come in handy for down south this year too .

Not sure got stuff on. Might mtb no gws in the forest or paddle without pdf

Hi Stimmo, just had an update from DOT and SUPWA highly recommends a flare however it is not compulsory, handy to have your gear ready for The RedInk King of the Cut next week though..

No worries Fergus and Suprad, will have 'em at rego for you.
Hey Fergus, could be a good place to stick it for the run to Swanny !! ( in the bumbag that is )

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ChickenStix said..

Hey Fergus, could be a good place to stick it for the run to Swanny !!

Hi Chickenstix
I'll need a bumbag pfd1 and a flare please!

Thanks
Looking forward to Sunday and prestoked!
Leo

all good Downwinders

Conditions looking good for Sunday, going to be a great event! Looking forward to the post race presentations!