SUWS: 2014 European Cup Wraps Up in Italy

 

After four action-packed stops on the 2014 European Cup presented by Starboard, the Standup World Series heads to Santa Severa Beach in Rome, Italy this weekend for the final stop of the Cup, and the $10,000 World Challenger Series.
The World SUP Challenge presented by Jeep forms part of the long-standing Italia Surf Expo that brings together the water sports industry for unique festival on the beach in Rome. This year, the World Challenger Series event will also serve as the Finals for the 2014 European Cup, wrapping up an ...more

World SUP Challenge on the horizon

 

After an epic four stops on the European Cup presented by Starboard, we now head to Santa Severa Beach in Rome, Italy for the Final stop of the Cup and the $10,000 World Challenger Series event to take place this weekend.

The World SUP Challenge presented by Jeep forms part of the long standing Italia Surf Expo that brings together the water sports industry for a magical get together on the Beach in Rome. This year, the World Challenger Series event will also serve as the Finals for the European Cup presented by Starboard, closing what has been an amazing two months of racing.

It all started in Bilbao in the Basque Country of Spain, then headed to Oleron Island in France, Sieravuori in Finland, then Fehmarn this past weekend for the Camp David World Cup of SUP, as it all culminates this weekend in Rome for an extremely fitting festival event.

The Racing will see some of the World’s best attend this final stop of the European Cup, including Australia’s Jake Jensen (Fanatic) who has great momentum at the moment after his third place at the third stop of the Stand Up World Series this past weekend.

However watch out for Europe’s leading lights who will be stepping up to be counted here at the Final stop for the all-important European Title: Casper Steinfath (Naish) from ...more

 

World-first, epic Stand-up Paddle SUP mission

      

A FEW years ago, Andrew “Macca” McCaughtrie decided he 

wanted to one day Stand-up Paddle or SUP out to Montague Island.

And so, a dream was born.

He has also recently started his new Narooma-based 

business South Coast Stand-up Paddleboarding

, another dream realised.

Last Wednesday, thanks to near perfect weather conditions, 

he ticked the Montague Island mission off his bucket list, 

not only to SUP the 9km out from Narooma on the Far South Coast NSW,

 but paddling back again as well, being the first person ever to do so.

The paddle took 1hr 20mins heading out and 1hr 40mins to return

, fighting the south sweeping current.

Macca had a small support boat with skipper

 Austin Vaughn on board as well as his wife Leichelle, only coming aboard for

 10 mins in Jetty Bay to rest and stretch before deciding he'd turn around 

and paddle the 9km back again as well.

His paddle started at Bar Beach shark net at 9.10am 

with a slight swell coming through bar entrance.

Once in the open water the ocean glassed off ...more

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SUP Race Distances

 

The Standardization of SUP Race Distances

Running and stand up paddle boarding have a lot in common. The similarities start when you leave behind the fact that one is done on terra firma and the other on water. Both sports can be considered the most accessible sports in their respective environments, their ease of participation is simple yet can still create a challenge, both require only a friend to race against for competition and both maintain a great sense of community.  We could go on but you get the point. Despite the obvious differences, running and paddling are pretty similar!

One big difference between the two sports is that organized running competitions have been around for much longer than SUP racing.

Instead of reinventing a magic formula for stand up paddle race formats, SUPAA has taken cues from running and other racing sports to propose standardized race distances.

The SUPAA 5K Short Distance, 10K Mid-Distance, 16K Pro Distance and 52K Ultra Distance courses are all written into the 2014 SUPAA Rulebook. We encourage race directors and athletes to provide feedback on these distances so we can work toward unified global race distances.

Not all events will fit into these exact distances, but we believe many can. There will still be opportunities for alternate distances with the SUPAA unlimited course option.

The SUPAA unlimited course is any course approved by SUPAA race officials as ...more

Laird Hamilton toppled by tiny surf during morning paddle at Bondi Beach

 

While he may be known for dominating Hawaii's North Shore, it appears as though Laird Hamilton is struggling with Sydney's currently underwhelming waves.

In Australia for the 2014 Southern Cross Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Festival at Port Stephens this month, the big wave surfer went for a dip at Bondi Beach on Wednesday.

At the beach to showcase his range of stand up paddle boards, Hamilton was knocked from the board - so close to the shore that he was able to stand up in the water.

 

Keeping himself busy during his five day visit to Australia, Hamilton will be making appearances on morning television shows and sport channels.

In addition to media appearances, he'll also be spruiking his range of paddle boards.

 After leaving Sydney, he'll be travelling up the New South Wales coast to Port Stephens.Once at the Southern Cross SUP festival at Shoal Bay, he'll be running demonstrations of his board range and meet fans.

  

Hamilton shot to fame after being discovered on a Hawaiian beach by a photographer.
He then went on to appear in the Italian version of Men's Vogue, going on to do a photo shoot with Brooke Shields in 1983.
Shunning the world of competitive surfing, due to the ...more

Finals SUP Surfing World Champion 2014 in Nicaragua

 

About the International Surfing Association:
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies of 84 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. It is presided over by Fernando Aguerre (Argentina), first elected President in 1994 in Rio de Janeiro and re-elected seven times since. The ISA’s four Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (AUS), Karín Sierralta (PER), Debbie Beacham (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).

More on www.isasurf.org

About Liv Nicaragua:
Liv Nicaragua is the commercial name of Tourism and Investments Corporation (TURIN S.A.) a company formed by professional experts in tourism and real estate of recognized prestige and experience in Nicaragua and Central America. It is dedicated to promoting Nicaragua as an attractive destination for investment, tourism, world class sports events and as one of the most competitive destinations for those looking to retire or have a second home. It specializes in advicing responsibly and professionally those interested in investing or retiring in Nicaragua, providing them with an attractive portfolio of high quality projects.

The Executive President of TURIN S.A is Lucy Valenti, who has had a renowned career and leadership in the Tourism industry of Nicaragua and Central America. She has held the Presidency of the National Chamber of Tourism of Nicaragua (2006-2011), the Vice Chair of the Superior Council of Private Enterprise of Nicaragua (COSEP 2006-2011), the deanship of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management of the American University (UAM) of Nicaragua and the position of Secretary General of the Central American Tourism Integration system (SITCA) among other responsibilities. Also, organizer of the Latinamerican Surfing Circuits (ALAS) for the past four ...more

Stand Up Paddle on Snow - Col d'Aubisque

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Some members of the "Pau Pyrénées Stand Up Paddle Club" gathered to test the SUP on snow during a great day of powder and sunshine. Col d'Aubisque was an ideal breeding ground for this kind of activity this season.
A good opportunity to get some fresh air and a good laugh ...more on youtube.com(video) and on http://supconnect.com(plus article)