Carlton River Flatwater Paddle
1st paddle for the season this morning, conditions were perfect for the upriver leg, but a light southerly made the crew work a bit harder on the return journey. Great to see Lionel Daley & James Lyons make the trip from the NW coast to join us and good to see Club President Tony Leitch back paddling also. Next paddle 5th December.

SUP SUMMER SURF SERIES.
Entries are now open, just hit the link to sign up. It will run under the same format as previous years of everyone surfing 2 heats per round with points totalled after the last round to decide the club champion and take home the prestigious trophy. R3 will run at Bicheno with an extended program to fill in the whole weekend, further details to be released. Our major sponsor this series is locally owned Shipstern Surf at Sorell so make sure you show your support in return when the need comes for some new gear or doing your Christmas shopping.
This isn't the WSL so don't think you aren't good enough to compete, it's all about having a few laughs and some casual competition that will lead to improved surf skills.
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Huon River Flatwater Paddle December 5
11.00 at the Huon jet boat just along from the bridge. Change of format this time, we will paddle up river and when we have gone far enough ?
turn round and paddle back with the flow to where we started.
Could also be time for a cider at Willie Smith's on the trip back to Hobart.

Doesn't get much better than this. Perfect conditions for this morning's Huon River paddle, an easy 6km with some current to make the paddle back even easier
Next Flatwater cruise 9 January.

Summer Surf Series R1 Sunday 19/12
Checkin 8.15 @ Park Beach, 1st heat in the water 8.30, the forecast looks a bit tricky but we will run it in what there is. Shipstern Surf Shop voucher for the best barrel.
BYO bbq and drinks at Lewisham afterwards, can we have a show of hands please.
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Summer Surf Series R1 went off this morning at the Mecca Bowl in small clean waves giving everyone a chance glory. There seemed to be a few nerves with this the 1st round of the season and most off the crew didn't settle into their rhythm until the 2nd round of heats. With many tied scores requiring count backs to seperate the SUPers it really could of been anyones round with no real standouts. Due to lack of barrels, though there were a couple of tries there won't be a best barrel award from Shipstern Surf shop and this will be carried over to R2.
Dave B 3720
Hamish R 3720
Steve C 3460
Dave S 3440
Chris W 3180
Steven D 2920

How good is this thread? Looks like a real decent sup group you blokes have down there. Every photo looks like alot of untouched land. Super relaxing to look at. And the comps look fun and not over the top with competitiveness.

Yeah ! The Tassie crew always stylin and smilin,love there posts,and the unspoilt scenery

Flatwater Paddle 9/1
Sunday looks like a nice day for a paddle in the Valley, 5k loop up to the bridge and back. 11.00am at the Millbrook Rise Boat ramp just before you get to New Norfolk.

Paddle in the Valley 9/1
Big turn out for this morning's paddle on the Derwent at New Norfolk with all enjoying the perfect conditions. An easy 6k cruise to the bridge and back with the odd boat wake to test the balance. Thanks to Cam from Derwent Valley SUP School for some tips for the less experienced paddlers.

Summer Surf Series R2 23 Jan
Checkin 8.15 @ Carlton Park Surf Club Car Park, 1st heat in the water 8.30
Either the SUPer Bank or Little Canada, there are some Shipstern Surf Shop vouchers to give away for the best barrel, biggest bucket chucked & WTF was that for most innovative manoeuvre??.
Enter here.
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And don't forget R3 at Bicheno 18-20 February

Summer Surf Series R2 was run this morning under the clear blue skies and warm waters of the SUPer Bank in some of the smallest waves in SUP competition history. It wasn't that hard to find a wave, as long as it wasn't over knee high. The Best Barrel and Biggest Bucket Chucked awards were safe today, but Steve C made 2 very good attempts at the WTF was that award and takes home a Shipstern Surf voucher for his reward.
Dave B 4000
Hamish R 3720
Dave S 3460
Chris W 3180
Steve C 3180
Steven D 3180

Bicheno SUP weekend 18-20 Feb
Click on the link to enter now, early bird entries receive a limited edition t shirt and the earlier you enter could mean you get one in your size. As usual we will kick off with Free Surf Friday, a chance to check out the waves, who you will be up against and then dinner at the pub.
Saturday will see the Surf Comp run under the Summer Series format with everyone to surf 2 heats and to top 5 males and females making it through to the final with plenty of time left for an expression session. The expression session is a time good to try other boards and bring along any boards you want to sell on. Dinner with be at Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods for surf comp presentation.
Tech race runs Sunday morning for non race boards with results going to decide the "Bicheno SUP Weekend Warrior".
Big thanks to our supporters Shipstern Surf Sea Urchin Design Jay Sails Wind Kite SUP Sealife Bicheno Rainy Day Cafe & Laundromat Blue Edge Bakery Bicheno Bicheno Penguin Tours Bicheno Surf Food & Brew Bicheno The Farm Shed Govern?rs Bicheno Sub41 Eaglehawk Pavilions Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods TassieSUP
Current club membership required.
Did not forget to join the messenger group for latest comp updates.

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Huon Flatwater Paddle 6 Feb
If conditions were perfect for our paddle down here a couple of months ago, they were even better today and we also made it up as far as the little beach.

Bicheno SUP Weekend Champion Trophy
Traditional we don't spend much on trophies and have made no exception this time. 3rd in a race in 1986 at the Lindisfarne Sail Club we managed to secure this from the Mornington Tip Shop for $2. If you are wanting to get your name on this you will need to compete in the Surf & Race events displaying skill, cunning and what ever else is takes, or it could go to someone just for having a good crack at it.
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Bicheno SUP Weekend
We have plenty of great sponsors and the show bags should be pretty good thanks to Shipstern Surf Sea Urchin Design Jay Sails Wind Kite SUP Sealife Bicheno Rainy Day Cafe & Laundromat Blue Edge Bakery Bicheno Bicheno Penguin Tours Bicheno Surf Food & Brew Bicheno The Farm Shed Govern?rs Bicheno Sub41 Eaglehawk Pavilions Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods TassieSUP, remember to support them in return.

Bicheno SUP Weekend 2022
Friday arvo a few hit Redbill to blow off the pre comp nerves in some warm knee high waves with the promise of better swell for Saturday. That night saw the usual crew and some new ones catch up at one of the many sponsors, Food & Brew Bicheno for great pizza a few drinks and some trash talk.
Saturday morning the SUP wave scouts were out early in the hope of finding some good waves, but after scouring the coast not much was on offer and with a forecast onshore due to hit sometime it was decided Redbill was as good as anything else on offer. We got under way in small clean conditions, but it wasn't long before the wind started to increase and after 3 heats it had become unSUPable and the call was made to carry over until Sunday. Saturday arvo saw the crew head to James & Elaine's for a few bbq snags and beers before heading to another sponsor, Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods for a great feed of fish and chips as well as the show bag hand out.
Sunday finally saw some increase in the swell and cleaner conditions, so things were back on track and with some chest high sets if you were lucky to be in the right place at the right time, we managed to get through the rest of the program pretty quickly with Annie taking out the woman's in a close final from Laurene, Cassie & Elaine. James managed the Triple Crown once again, taking the Mens, Surf Race and sharing 1st in the 10' with Dave.
As usual the surf cleaned up after the comp had finished for those that hung around to share a few waves and the froth for a free surf before heading home. Big thanks to those that came, Bryan Hughes for the photos, our great sponsors Shipstern Surf Sea Urchin Design Jay Sails Wind Kite SUP Sealife Bicheno Rainy Day Caf? & Laundromat Blue Edge Bakery Bicheno Bicheno Penguin Tours Bicheno Surf Food & Brew Bicheno The Farm Shed Govern?rs Bicheno Sub41 Eaglehawk Pavilions Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods TassieSUP and great to see the female participation increase, this will now be on the calendar for next year.
Results
Womens
1. Annie Milbourne
2. Laurene Mandelson
3. Cassie Tyson
4. Elaine Chua
Mens
1. James Davies
2. Hamish Robinson
3. Dave Banks
4. Dave Smith
10'
1. James Davies/Dave Smith
2. Craig Gresham
3. Hamish Robinson
Surf Race
1. James Davies
2. Dave Banks
3. Dave Smith
Equal 4. Steven Dounton, Hamish Robinson, Elaine Chua, Shaun Lyall, Laurene Mandelson, Craig Gresham, Annie Milbourne & Cassie Tyson.

Flatwater Cruise New Norfolk 6 March
Forecast doesn't look great, but it's nearly always sunny and calm in the valley. A change of start, meet at the jetty on the Esplanade in front of the rowing club 11.00 am.

New Norfolk Paddle 6/3
Near perfect conditions for todays paddle, a pretty easy 7k paddle with a bit of a headwind on the way home to keep it real and great to have a few new members joining us, next Flatwater Cruise April 10.

Summer Surf Series Final 27/3
This Sunday meet at Park Beach car park.
Checkin closes 8.15 with 1st heat in the water at 8.30.
After 3 rounds it doesn't get any closer with points tied for top position and the winner to be announced as the Club Champion and holder of the prestigious trophy for the next 12 months. Don't despair if you didn't perform at your peak this season as generous series sponsors Shipstern Surf will send all SUPers home with something to put a smile on your face.

Nice work TazSUPsters!
Looks like a blast with great weather and conditions

Summer Surf Series 2021-2022

The series wrapped up today in some of the biggest and straightest closeouts see all season, it was great to have some swell this round, but some banks would of been nice to go with it. The 1st heat had the best of the waves, with some good rides to be had in between closeout sets that tested everyone, with some nasty wipeouts endured by those that ventured onto them. Hamish R after a close tussle with Dave B all season managed to take out both his heats giving Hamish enough points to take the series.
Big thanks to series sponsor Shipstern Surf and their supporter of SUP and we look forward to supporting them in the future.

Female
Laurene M
Annie M
Cassie T
Elaine C
Stacey V

Mens
Hamish R
Dave B
Dave S
Steve C
Steve D
Chris W
James D
Shaun L
Craig G
Grant G

A couple of waves

Club paddle on the Huon River today.

Social Stand Up Paddle group based in Launceston, meeting monthly for paddles in and around Launceston. Join the Facebook group if this is your thing.

Make A Wave

Hey SUP surfers and paddlers this September we are surfing/paddling 30 days straight to raise money for SurfAid and families in remote surf communities. We are putting a team together and would love you to be part of it!
You might not be able to surf or paddle every day, but your efforts will still go to the teams total and if you can't manage either you can still donate to the cause. Together we'll surf/paddle throughout the month, and all the funds we raise will help provide clean water, healthcare, and food security to families in need. You can sign up to do the challenge and join the clubs team at makeawave2022.raisely.com/stormbaystanduppaddleinc

Is there much of a second hand board market in Tasmania in surf sups and 14ft boards

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Is there much of a second hand board market in Tasmania in surf sups and 14ft boards

Pretty small, check out TassieSUP Buy & Sell group on Facebook

Sponsor Opportunities
TassieSUP Winter Classic + Australian Cold Water SUP Championship 2022

With only 62 sleeps to go before we hit the waves now's your chance to support one of the big events on the SUP calendar. If you, your business or you know of an organisation that can spare some merchandise for the crew or even cash to cover some of the event costs who may be interested please get in touch.

TassieSUP Winter Classic + Australian Cold Water SUP Championship 9-11/Sept

Entries now open
Entries close 6/9
Enter early if you want a T-shirt in your size??

Kicking off with Free Surf Friday at a location to be advised on the morning.
Friday night welcome drinks and dinner.
Saturday Surf Comp and presentation dinner.
Sunday Surf Race
Competition entry fee will be $30 for 1 division and any extra divisions will be free, discount will show at checkout, you will also need to be a financial member of Storm Bay Stand Paddle Inc $30 single or $50 family for 12 months, please contact us if you are unsure if your membership is current, or any other questions.
Please note you can only surf in 1 age division and Opens. ie if you are 0/60 you can't surf in the 0/40 or 0/50, you need to give the younger crew a chance at glory.

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Membership surfingaustralia.com/sup-club/

Lufra Hotel and Apartments accommodation special

The apartments are unavailable this year due to another group booking, but plenty of quality accommodation in the hotel at great rates.

Premium Hotel Room
1 night $ 135
2 nights $225
Standard Hotel Room
1 night $117.5
2 nights $195.00
Family Hotel Room
1 night $175.55
2 nights $292.59
Please identify yourselves as SUP'S when booking by phone so the discount can be applied.
03 6250 3262
Lufra will also have breakfast available in their cafe.

and let's not forget our sponsors.

Credas.Jay Sails Wind Kite & SUP.Supworld Magazine.Sea Urchin Design.Lufra Hotel and Apartments.Shipstern Surf Sorell.Naish Australia.Duotone.NSP.Ocean&Earth.Fanatic.Balin Surf Hardware.Global Surf Industries.Trident Paddles.TassieSUP.Storm Bay Stand Up Paddle Inc.