Western Australia’s iconic Rottnest Island is set to showcase some of the countries very best Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) talent, with the inaugural Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic and WA SUP State Titles set to make a splash on Rottnest’s picturesque beaches and pristine waters early next month.

In what is fast shaping to be the largest SUP event to ever be held in WA, the Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic is a new and exciting addition to the Surfing WA events calendar for 2015. The three-day competition will combine both professional and amateur divisions in a true celebration of surfing’s newest code.

"We are really driven to develop a marquee event for each of the boardriding codes here in the west," said Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks. "Rottnest is such an amazing event location, rich in surfing history and we’re excited to be bringing SUP to the island for the first time."

Boasting a rich prize purse of $7,000 as well as valuable qualification points towards the 2015 Australian SUP Titles to be held in Currumbin QLD in November, the event is expected to attract 100 plus competitors to the holiday island.

Amongst the field of confirmed competitors is 2014 world # 18 Justin Holland, Kai Bates and current Australian Champion Rick Jakovich (Gracetown, WA) and his brother Jake who is the reigning WA Open Men’s State Champion.

“SUP riders in WA have been looking forward to a high performance contest for quite some time and Rottnest provides the perfect playground,” said Stand Up Surf Shop owner Mike Galvin. “We are happy to be supporting events that help develop all levels of the sport and display what the WA coast has to offer and why it is ideal for all forms of SUP.”

Anticipation is building within the SUP community, with rumours of interest from many international competitors from as far a field as Hawaii, the United States and Tahiti.

The professional SUP divisions are set to get underway on Friday the 8th of May with the WA SUP State Titles to commence on Saturday the 9th May.

Entry positions for both the Stand Up Surf Shop Rottnest Classic and WA SUP State Titles are still open via www.surfingwa.com.au. Competitors can also find out further information about the awesome winter packages on offer thanks to the Rottnest Island Authority and Rottnest Express by clicking here.

where is the surfing taking place? or is it a number of spots depending on swell/wind direction?
will it be visable from the beach? i am keen to come watch but wont come if it is out at an outer reef unvisable.
of course if anyone needs a deck crew man im happy to crack beers for them.

Surfing will be at Stricko's, there will be tents set up but bring relevant clothing and food available at the comp site, very visible from the beach, it will be a great weekend to watch and some awesome surfers have confirmed including Justin Holland, Kai Bates, Rick and Jake Jakovich, Dave Muir, Scott McKercher, Shakira Westdorp. Will be a super fun weekend. (apologies for any Spelling mistakes with names).

CAUTION said..
sounds great! so will there be commentry and music etc. like regular surfing/kitesurfing events?
Hope so. sounds sick!Keen to be inspired...
Any ideas yet on what sort of time saturday heats will kick off?

Yeah there is commentry and music, not a live band or anything, surfing can start as early as 7:30 but probly around 8, the pro division is open to any one from around the world, the State Round is only open to WA residents. Cross your fingers for sick conditions.

Any live scores going to be available online for those of us that can't make it?

I will be trying to get some quick daily updates out to keep everyone updated on
what has been going down.
(4g Internet access dependent)

Throwing it out there but if anyone is cruising out to check out the comp on the Saturday on a boat I'd be happy to throw some cash and beers your way for the boat trip out there and back
Keen to go check it out.
Cheers Timmy.

Radman said..
Froth froth froth. Good job supwa and standup surf shop Will a bus be running to contest site

Yes Benno and SWA are providing a truck to transport boards to and from the contest site each day..SWA are super amped about this event ..

surf4fun said..
The main location for the surfing is Strickos but there are alternatives if it is uncontestable out there.

rotto BOX

the condition are setting up quite nicely for Cathedrals and we would have the seals as ours spectators !

(that's all some of us probarly deserve)

But at least Stickos won't have to many other boats rocking up.

and should be contestable with some great weather on the island.

bummer its flat...

Ioz said..
Nah

Half a metre is flat

@ 1m there is a pulse !

thursday looks ok we will be there early yewww

wankers. I hate you all. Im in the middle of the desert right now.

Rob

Apologies just got the email with all the relevant information from surfing WA. Just to let all the other competitors know that you have to walk to West End with your boards for a 5.00am briefing every morning.

Back on the boat after the first surf at the comp zone and it was fun out there, light offshore with a consistent little swell and the crew where ripping it up.

Going to be a entertaining weekend !