newywaterman said..
Looks awesome!
apart from surfing, what other SUP divisions are there? eg: BOP etc?
Cant find a website, so any info would be awesome. thanks
Newywaterman - Merimbula Sailboard Club is the website from memory.
"Merimbula" or "Mambo" as you'll hear the long term attendees call it, is like no other contest in the World. It started off as a a windsurfing contest where things used to get pretty loose. It's a lot more family friendly now and Kiters and SUPs now attend also.
There are no heats with the surf contest. In fact you don't even know who the judges are unless you've been there for at least 10 years. The idea is fun without winging so everyone just paddles at the various breaks around. Those in the know even sneak off to secret spots.
The racing component is fun with a twist on the normal BOP and there's always a fun downwinder or two.
Unfortunately for many of us, "Downwind Week" in WA now clashes with Merimbula so there's a few who can't get down South anymore.
If you've never been before you've got to make the effort as it's the best weekend on the SUP calendar all year.
.. They have only one rule.. No whinging.. 
.. it's worked fine for 35yrs [36 this year]
