The Summer Series is up and running! If you are new to SUP Racing, are in or near Sydney then this is the series for you.
Made for SUP, by SUPers ...

Visit the Website at: http://summerseries.blastpaddlers.com/

And Register for Race 1 at: www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=4902

I've entered

Thanks Bernie, nice concept with the short courses. Great for my 1st Sup race. Start training tomorrow morning. Can't wait.
Anybody keen for breaky afterwards ?

like your categories, should get a lot of people turning up

Sounds great, this is totally what hacks like me wish to get involved in.

After spending a week full on anxiety over the 11km event on the weekend at bondi, the 5km race is a walk in the park BUT totally do'able without risk of heart attack !

Unfortunately, this weekend's race clashes with the CSSUPC Club Round but I'm in the others for sure.

Question, do the 2.5km and 5km races start together and it's just 1 x lap for the short course and 2 x laps for the 5km or similar....as start for Race 1&2 are at the same time, assume they start together.

Also, are the Cat 1 bum bag PFD's acceptable ?

Thanks for your efforts, between you guys, Kissa, Sam and all the other crew helping run these events, it's going to be great times ahead.

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Scotty88 said...

Thanks Bernie, nice concept with the short courses. Great for my 1st Sup race. Start training tomorrow morning. Can't wait.
Anybody keen for breaky afterwards ?

Hey mate, this will be a great chance for you to ride all the other boards about too.

Are you going in the Balmoral race this weekend ?

Look forward to catching up with you at some of these events.

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supanimal said...

Scotty88 said...

Thanks Bernie, nice concept with the short courses. Great for my 1st Sup race. Start training tomorrow morning. Can't wait.
Anybody keen for breaky afterwards ?

Hey mate, this will be a great chance for you to ride all the other boards about too.

Are you going in the Balmoral race this weekend ?

Look forward to catching up with you at some of these events.

Hey Chris,

Yep Balmoral this weekend. My 1st race on a Sup - can't wait. I realised the CSSUPC round was on as well and was looking forward to heading out to Kurnell until this post went up last night. I just love Balmoral and thought it was a good spot to get off the mark at.
Catch up next round or race.

Cheers Scotty

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ShireSUP said...

I've entered

Hey Greg,

Looks like it's me and you big guy out there at Balmoral. Is this your first race ?

Scotty

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Scotty88 said...

ShireSUP said...

I've entered

Hey Greg,

Looks like it's me and you big guy out there at Balmoral. Is this your first race ?

Scotty

Technically if you count the last CSSUPC no, but you can hardly call that racing, more like making sure that no sharks got anyone else

Weathers looking a little challenging.........

Good on you Scotty and Greg! Look forward to seeing you in later rounds Chris!

The 2011 Summer Series is about making SUP Racing accessible to everybody whilst showcasing some of Sydney's most beautiful waterways. The Summer Series team is stoked to compliment the growing SUP racing scene in Sydney - YEEW!

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Scotty88 said...

Thanks Bernie, nice concept with the short courses. Great for my 1st Sup race. Start training tomorrow morning. Can't wait.
Anybody keen for breaky afterwards ?

Should be plenty of sausages on the bbq at the race Scotty!

Some of the sponsors that have come on 'board':

The Paddle Top:



Don't forget to visit the Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-Series/224996177513044

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shaggysmith said...

Scotty88 said...

Thanks Bernie, nice concept with the short courses. Great for my 1st Sup race. Start training tomorrow morning. Can't wait.
Anybody keen for breaky afterwards ?

Should be plenty of sausages on the bbq at the race Scotty!

Thanks Shaggy.
I love a bbq.

Don't forget to register!

www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=4902

Hey Breezers,
I was chatting to Dez the organiser of this Sundays race at Balmoral and he asked if I knew of anybody registering on the day (not on-line). He mentioned it is helpful if he had an idea of numbers before race day.
Please post or PM me and I will pass on numbers to him. Include if you are racing 2.5k or 5k. This race is a great opportunity to race at a shorter distance if you are New to racing.
This is my 1st race and can't wait.
BTW Balmoral is totally protected by the Southerly winds.
See you Sunday.

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Scotty88 said...



Include if you are racing 2.5k or 5k. This race is a great opportunity to race at a shorter distance if you are New to racing.
This is my 1st race and can't wait.
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your not doing the piddly little 2.5 km are you big guy?????

Guys a bit of confirmation of details for Sunday ...
PFDs are absolutely encouraged for SUPs, however if you are on a SUP and have a leg rope on then you can opt not to wear a PFD. Leg ropes are of course compulsory ... if you don't have one you can always borrow or hire one down there on race day. And remember if you dont have a board or a paddle you can hire one at a discount rate to race ... so there is no excuse!

As far as the course goes - it will depend on the conditions but expect to be close to the beach, protected and to do a couple of laps if you are doing the 5km and 1 lap of you are doing the 2.5km.

See you on the water!

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ShireSUP said...

Scotty88 said...



Include if you are racing 2.5k or 5k. This race is a great opportunity to race at a shorter distance if you are New to racing.
This is my 1st race and can't wait.
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your not doing the piddly little 2.5 km are you big guy?????

Yes, but twice.

Race Tops from behind!

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MrMyagi said...

Race Tops from behind!

Do they come in xxl ? I'm not a big fan of the tight fit. Lol

They come in 'Big Man' size! Check Series Sponsor and Ambassador Dave 'Belly' Bell of Oz Stand Up Paddle Centers' - he's no light weight!



Online rego's are about to close ... but don't forget you can register on the day ... see you on the water tomorrow!

YEEW!

Awesome well organised day............everyone should get on board IMHO

Thanks Ambassador Berni

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ShireSUP said...

Awesome well organised day............everyone should get on board IMHO

Thanks Ambassador Berni

LOL thanks Greg, but the real thanks has to go to Dez and his Volunteer BLAST Crew!
Great effort from the SUPers today - sharing the stoke ... that's what I'm talking about!

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Kite Mag said...


Hey guys,would love to be involved. Take video and lots of pix and I can put live on the Sup Mag app. At the moment we are the only mag in the world on iTunes.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sup-mag/id469367469?mt=8

George,
Ive PM'd you mate - let's talk! We have plenty of media already ... and it's only Race 1!

Great day guys. Thanks to Bernie, Dez and the Blast crew.
A touch under 5 k was the distance which was perfect for my 1st race.
I gave it 100% around the course and was happy with my race.
Neck and neck with Chris (Supanimal) was a good pace setter and he pipped me at the post.
Plenty to learn after my 1st race:
1. Don't start behind the pack as the wash is a killer (especially from lead speed boat).
2. Learn to turn Sup around marker buoy rather then paddle a wide arc - good time saver.
3. Buy a race board. The Laird Coastrunner has served its purpose for my 1st 6 months of SUPing but now it's time to get fair dinkum. I got the race bug now.

It was great to meet Greg, Bernie and catch up with Chris again. Looking forward to the next few races. Shaggy did a great job on BBQ duty.

And a special thanks to the parking coppers for staying away. I rocked up with $200 cash and no shrapnel for the meters. Ran the gaunlet and got away with it.

A couple of shots from last weekend ...

Cool shots mate, that powder seems to be doing the trick Sorry I missed it. Heaps on. Next time. You guys heading up to Port Maq next week ?

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pmorgan1974 said...

Cool shots mate, that powder seems to be doing the trick Sorry I missed it. Heaps on. Next time. You guys heading up to Port Maq next week ?

LOL Pete! I wish it was true! ASN are supplying the supplements for the 2011 Summer Series, so maybe they can help me!
Not doing Pt Mac next week but we hope to see you at Bondi; standby for the details!