The 2013 Great Melbourne Paddle Regatta is on December 1st at Sandridge Beach, Port Melbourne.

This year we are featuring the SUP SURVIVOR race format throughout the day, with 3km rounds and the bottom 10% dropping off until there are only 5 paddlers who will sprint off for the crown.





But even when you are knocked out of the Survivor race, that's when the real fun begins, with a slate of fun and novelty races to be held across the day including:

- Relay Races
- SUP Team Pursuit
- SUP-X
- SUP Polo
- Kids Clinics
- Sprint Races
- Mirabel Charity fundraising
- Sandcastle building competition & treasure-hunt for the kids (even the BIG KIDS!)
- Lucky Draw Prizes
- Board demonstrations from all major SUP manufacturers
- Allocated time for trying out new boards
- Come and try the latest gear
- Barbeque & Coffee vendors

and more...

Full schedule out shortly. For more info, visit: www.supvic.com/event/the-sup-vic-stand-up-paddle-regatta/

Can't wait.. It's going to be great.. Will there be a redemption island..

DJ

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DavidJohn said..

Can't wait.. It's going to be great.. Will there be a redemption island..

DJ

Who knows, we may make redemption island one of those large yellow beacons way out in the channel. Exiles will have to cling on for an hour or so until they can flag down a passing cargo ship. DJ, I believe you may be able to direct people out to the beacons.

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PTWoody said..

DavidJohn said..

Can't wait.. It's going to be great.. Will there be a redemption island..

DJ

Who knows, we may make redemption island one of those large yellow beacons way out in the channel. Exiles will have to cling on for an hour or so until they can flag down a passing cargo ship. DJ, I believe you may be able to direct people out to the beacons.

Yep the trash talk is starting Sup survivor may turn in to a demolition Derby. Perhaps naish v Starby inflatables with helmets and mouthguards.
Heres hoping for a break in the southerlies....

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Kaihoe said..

PTWoody said..

DavidJohn said..

Can't wait.. It's going to be great.. Will there be a redemption island..

DJ

Who knows, we may make redemption island one of those large yellow beacons way out in the channel. Exiles will have to cling on for an hour or so until they can flag down a passing cargo ship. DJ, I believe you may be able to direct people out to the beacons.

Yep the trash talk is starting Sup survivor may turn in to a demolition Derby. Perhaps naish v Starby inflatables with helmets and mouthguards.
Heres hoping for a break in the southerlies....

Forecast is for perfect light winds on Sunday and 27 degrees. Beautiful day for a paddle.

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Teeps said..

The 2013 Great Melbourne Paddle Regatta is on December 1st at Sandridge Beach, Port Melbourne.

This year we are featuring the SUP SURVIVOR race format throughout the day, with 3km rounds and the bottom 10% dropping off until there are only 5 paddlers who will sprint off for the crown.





But even when you are knocked out of the Survivor race, that's when the real fun begins, with a slate of fun and novelty races to be held across the day including:

- Relay Races
- SUP Team Pursuit
- SUP-X
- SUP Polo
- Kids Clinics
- Sprint Races
- Mirabel Charity fundraising
- Sandcastle building competition & treasure-hunt for the kids (even the BIG KIDS!)
- Lucky Draw Prizes
- Board demonstrations from all major SUP manufacturers
- Allocated time for trying out new boards
- Come and try the latest gear
- Barbeque & Coffee vendors

and more...

Full schedule out shortly. For more info, visit: www.supvic.com/event/the-sup-vic-stand-up-paddle-regatta/

Hi Guys,

Looks like fantastic weather and great that the focus is on FUN, FUN and more FUN, even if you have never picked up a paddle before you will still have a ball!

Most of Victoria's State Champions in Sup Racing and Sup Surfing will be on hand to have a chat, encourage you and provide some pointers along the way.

Cant wait to hit it :)

So the shirts have arrived. One of these babies will go to each registered competitor who signs up for and pays for the Survivor race, even if you just cruise around one easy lap of the 3km course, then enjoy the other fun challenge races and events. Breathable sports singlets, perfect for paddling.

I have mine and I can tell you they are comfy and light. Mens and women's sizes available on a first in first served basis.

Here's the Schedule of events for the day:

Great Melbourne Paddle Regatta 2013 Schedule

8.00 am Open registration

8.30 am Demos Commence (run all day)

9.00 am Kids clinic morning session (Kristi Page) – Sponsored by Sunny King

9.15 am Welcome

9.20 am Free Lessons commence (Monkey Business)

9.30 am SUP Survivor race briefing

10.00 am SUP Survivor race Round 1 - Sponsored by SHQ

10.15 am Kids activities commence (Sandcastle Competition)

10.30 am SUP Survivor race Round 2 - Sponsored by JP Australia

10.35 am SUP Team Pursuit- Sponsored by Core Boardsports

11.00 am SUP Survivor race Round 3 - Sponsored by SHQ

11.05 am SUP Polo- Sponsored by The Zu

11:15 am Treasure Hunt

11.30 am SUP Survivor race Round 4 - Sponsored by JP Australia

11.35 am SUP relay- Sponsored by RPS

11.45 pm Youth Club guests clinic (N1SCO boards)


12.00 midday Lunch break and demo time


12:00 pm Clinic: ‘Getting Into The Waves’- Sponsored by The ZU

12.30 pm SUP Survivor race Round 5 - Sponsored by SHQ

12.35 pm SUP Pairs - Obsurfation (TBA)

12.45 pm Kids Clinic afternoon session (Kristi Page) – Sponsored by Sunny King

1.00 pm SUP Survivor race Round 6 - Sponsored by JP Australia

1.05 pm SUP-X (N1SCO boards) - Sponsored by Surftech

1.30 pm SUP Survivor race Final – Sponsored by SHQ

2.05 pm 200 m Sprint Kids Under 14 - Sponsored by Sunny King

2.15 pm 200 m Sprint Juniors 14 – 17 (Mir) - Sponsored by Monkey Business

2.25 pm 200 m Sprint Over 50 and Power Paddlers - Sponsored by Fanatic

2.35 pm 200 m Sprint Open Women & WMasters - Sponsored by Naish

2.45 pm 200 m Sprint Open Men & MMasters - Sponsored by Starboard

3.15 pm Presentations

4pm Finish

Shirts look great..

DJ

Just a quick question...are the sprint races on the N1SCO boards as well?
Or is it man with the fastest board wins? If so can I borrow the fastest board?

Also...whats SUP X? Sounds like something i'd enjoy.

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Bnaccas said..

Just a quick question...are the sprint races on the N1SCO boards as well?
Or is it man with the fastest board wins? If so can I borrow the fastest board?

Also...whats SUP X? Sounds like something i'd enjoy.

SUP-X is Dogman's format. You would love it. It's a slalom short course with near 180 degree turns every 15 metres or so.

The Sprint races are not on the N1SCOs, fastest board definitely wins, and no, you cannot borrow my Starboard.

Course Map for the SURVIVOR Race. 3km, never more than 400m from land, so no PFDs required.

The final 5, well, they have to do this 7 times across the day!

3000 metres, 7 rounds, one SURVIVOR!

All that, AND there will be

Sausages!

Bacon and egg rolls!

Coffee!

And did I mention

SAUSAGES?

Thanks to Globe, just for entering the Kids Div your in the Lucky Draw for

Is it only $5 for the kids to register and participate?

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camelkathy said..

Is it only $5 for the kids to register and participate?

Yep...and the whole $5 goes to the Mirabel Foundation.

Early to bed Melb SUP crew...you've got a big day tomorrow!

Yes Dad,

Night John Boy

How was it?

I was down early for a surf ski squad session and saw everyone setting up. Was going to come over and have a look but home for BBQ breakfast was calling. If I had of seen this thread earlier I would have headed over. :(

Full report to follow but here's the rundown of today's winners at The Great Melbourne Paddle Regatta:

SUP SURVIVOR Men's
1. Heath Meldrum
2. Andy Davies
3. Harry Lee

SUP SURVIVOR Women's
1. Jean Ringrose Coyne
2. Lucy Bell
3. Ann Thomson

200m SPRINT

MENS OPEN
1. Heath Meldrum
2. Jon Sheard
3. Jono Kale

WOMENS OPEN
1. Jean Ringrose Coyne
2. Lucy Bell

MENS MASTERS
1. Chris Clarke
2. Dean Elcoat
3. Jason Isles

WOMENS MASTERS
1. Janyce O'Keeffe

MENS SENIORS
1. Michael Jenkins
2 Warwick Lee
3. Damien Quinlan

MENS POWER PADDLERS
1. Tim Patterson
2. Stuart Thomas

SUP-X
1. Dean Elcoat
2. Tom McQueen
3. Jono Kale

SUP PAIRS
1. Al Fairlie & Rob Wong

SUP RELAY
1st:
Darren Curry
Kal Marshal
Isaac Marshal
Con Toronis

SUP TEAM PURSUIT:
1st:
Anastasia Naoumidis
Jazmyn Wellington
Kate Doyle
Michelle Ness

KIDS JUNIOR 14-17
1. Aaron Kale
2. Noah
3. Dylan

GIRLS 14-17
1. Shania

KIDS UNDER 14
1. Emi Frederico
2. Bryony Clarke
3. Dom Frederico.

We'll done to everyone.

Couldn't have done it without our sponsors: SHQ, Core Boardsports, Rps Theboardstore, The Zu Boardsports, Sunny King Paddleboards, Obsurfation, JP Australia, Surftech, Naish, Starboard, Fanatic, Monkey Business, Globe, Island Tribe, PSUPS, Go Natural.
Special thanks to Kristi Page for the awesome kids clinics, Monkey Business for the free lessons and Priscilla Patterson for running the kids activities. And finally, The Dogman for his humor and dedication behind the mike as our MC.
Great Day.

Teeps there seems to some key results missing

The SUP Paddle Sand Polo was won by the girls 2 to 1 after the game finished early to start the sand sculpting.



But the big question is who had the best sand sculptures?

And who won the treasure hunt?

great to see those Core donated Paddles finally been put to good use :) Never thought of that ....

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PTWoody said..

And who won the treasure hunt?

One of my little monkeys dug up the treasure....he was stoked
Great event....awesome day.
SUP Vic events just keep getting bigger and better.
All the committee members and other volunteers involved did a fantastic job!!
Can't wait for the next one....kids too

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Core Boardsports said..

great to see those Core donated Paddles finally been put to good use :) Never thought of that ....

Well with strong wind, tiny groms and big boards we had to get a little inventive, but the paddles did get used for good as well as evil

Really enjoyed the racing, thanks to all the organisers and great to see so many paddlers in one location. Is there any chance of checking out somewhere the full list of final placings for the survivor race...not just the top 3, interested to see where I ended up.

Cheers

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Abdillam said..

Really enjoyed the racing, thanks to all the organisers and great to see so many paddlers in one location. Is there any chance of checking out somewhere the full list of final placings for the survivor race...not just the top 3, interested to see where I ended up.

Cheers

I'll see what I can do - trouble is that I don't have the race bib numbers for everyone, so matching bib numbers to names may be an issue. I took note of all of them for the final round, but beyond that I am not so sure. I think I am just missing surnames on some of the bibs list. I might be able to work it out. I have the results for each round but just as numbers, not names.

Post the numbers...each competitor will know their own number and b able to work out where they finished

Cheers