This race is very well run and supported by the local community.

Suplove will be there with demo boards from the whole range including the Stingray.

Note: leashes are compulsory (no pfd)

Divisions

Women - all lengths
Men - 14 foot and under, 14 foot and over

I've put the word out Stu and there's already a few takers. The competitor list from last year was a pretty hot field. Hopefully the same group will do it again.

Thanks John, hoping for the same :)) and some good paddling weather for all for a great day on the northern beaches. It is a very scenic area.

It is getting so close to "The Suplove Sup Challenge" around magical Lion Island and the interest is building. Get the word out for a spectacular day of racing. Come along and Demo from the Suplove range of boards.

More exciting racing this coming weekend on Sydney Northern beaches, Saturday 6th October, with more confirming they are ready for the Suplove Sup Challenge.

Register online and Save $10 ...

Entries, Results and Photos: Posted on www.avalonbeachslsc.com.au
Online entries: $40 (includes race bag and random prize draw)
Online entries close Thursday 4/10/12, 10pm

Registration on the Day:

7-8am, Entries on day incur a $10 surcharge
Race Briefing: 8.30am Race Start: 8.45am
Presentation: 10 – 10.30am

Only one week to go

The Suplove Sup Challenge is on this Saturday and the weather forecast is looking very promising with light winds and swell. There will be safety boats in action so this could be a good day for all paddlers. Come and have your first race or watch the race. Interested in a board then demo from the Suplove range including the Suplove Stingray race board.

Should be a fun race.

Looking forward to it...

Awesome Steven :))

Give a shout out to the south side crew to come over for the morning :))

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The Suplove Sup Challenge is on this Saturday and the weather forecast is looking very promising with light winds and swell. There will be safety boats in action so this could be a good day for all paddlers. Come and have your first race or watch the race. Interested in a board then demo from the Suplove range including the Suplove Stingray race board.

I like the look of the race board , any reviews on this board?

Check out the Review by Supconnect here

www.suplove.com/blog/?page_id=72

It is designed and engineered by Andrew Dovell, a Masters Graduate of Naval Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Andrew is an acknowledged world leader in technical yacht design for over 20 years. Involved in 5 America's Cups campaigns he has served as Designer of Record on 3 challenges.

Designed to be the fastest raceboard. The Stingray's revolutionary and completely unique hull design is unlike any other Stand Up Paddle Race Board and has had considerable success in the USA.

Try one at the Demo :))

I'm in. Should be fun, never been 'round the Lion (by board).

Is there a12'6 division?.jez

Hi Jez, I think the under 14' division is the 12'6" class. Wording could be better on that one, may have stopped me shaving an inch off the nose of my Ace.

Put your saws away boys and girls.

It is : 14 foot and under and over 14 foot.

This will save your one inch Sam.

Jez looking forward to racing you, two weekends in a row, maybe three with SPSC coming up !!!

Does this mean i have to race against 14 footers on my 12'6

Stu,
Maybe it should have been under 14 foot and 14 foot and over. At least this way the 14s won't have to race Stu on his 17 footer. That was too hard last weekend.
Off to enter on "Lion"

Jezza you gotta do better this week, with that one under your belt.

I might put in a spot prise for the 12.6

Stuey...good on you for supporting this race. I am 80/20 about going. Just juggling kids as missus is away.
Brett Greenwood puts on a great day. The prize draws after the race are awesome - real quality.
Conditions are looking good although it is a shame there is not a big swell. Catching waves down the the north side of the island is a buzz...
If you're new to SUP racing, this is a nice way to start...and paddling around Lion Island is a treat. Make sure you look up and enjoy the experience.
From what i hear, it will pretty competitive at the pointy end too

Hi guys
Passing through from Melbourne and going to do the sup race ,just wondering where the closest place to camp and unfold a camper trailer is?

Sim

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Hi guys
Passing through from Melbourne and going to do the sup race ,just wondering where the closest place to camp and unfold a camper trailer is?
Sim

There's a holiday park at Narrabeen which is around 25 mins away from Palmy. That is the closest that I can think of mate.

www.big4.com.au/?gclid=COSXoN3H6LICFWZT4god41MA1w

Thanks Dave, fingers crossed you can make it, it would be an absolute highlight to have you there. Conditions are still looking good :))

I'm getting my passport stamped to come over for this one.

Looking forward to getting the Coreban Dart into some racing

...albeit at the backend I'd say.

Breaky at the Boat House afterwards

Every one welcome to hang at the Suplove tent and we will make a sup village there :)) There is a BBQ and a coffee truck about for the breakfast call. After the Lion roars.

A big thankyou to Avalon Surf Club and Stew Murray for pushing the SUP cause at the Lion Island Challenge. A really well run event.

These are the preliminary results. Unfortunately the official results have 12'6, 14 and unlimited all mixed up
1 Steve Morrison 14
2 Sam Parker 14
3 Stuart Murray Unlimited
4 Steve Flynn 14
5 Pete Morgan 14
6 John Engel 14
7 Andrew Cassidy 14
8 Andrew Lei 14
9 Evan Greene 12'6
10 Alex Fraser ??

WOMEN
1 Emma Morris
2 Angela Sawers
3 Vanessa Smith





With 100s of participants there were going to be traffic hassles heading South so I scored a lift home with Paul Chapman and Casso. The only way to get home.

What a great day, thank you to all that came and participated. Classic race. Some had there first race today. Will post photos as they come to hand :))

Results

8km SUP Male 14' and Under

1 Steve Morrison 00:48:09
2 Sam Parker 00:48:53
3 Steven Floyd 00:52:06

8km SUP Male Over 14'

1 Stuart Murray 00:51:24
2 Alex Fraser 00:57:01
3 Ben Chin 00:59:41

8 km SUP Women

1 Emma Morris 01:00:27
2 Angela Sawers 01:00:53
3 Vanessa Smith 01:03:23

Thanks to those who put on yesterday's race, was a beautiful location with everyone smiling.

My partner took some shot's of the event which I've posted below....hope you like.

See everyone at the next one !

Thank you Chris and your partner for putting together beautiful montage and capturing the fun spirit of the Suplove Sup Challenge. The lighting in the shots is unique. So many smiles around and stories to tell :))

Can someone help me contact Ben Chin. I need to get his medal to him???

Great photos Chris. That Coreban looked good - especially if there had been some downwind legs.

Great vid.. Thanks Chris.

DJ