This event is about the joy of downwinding. It's not a race, it's just about getting there and enjoying the ride. All new paddlers will be paired with an experienced paddler to undertake the 7km course to Swanbourne. The more experienced paddlers will then continue onto Scarborough (14km in total). It's all about sharing the Stoke, passing on knowledge and smiles.
The Inaugural Fig2Fig SUP Downwinder Race is on in December. WA is known for its Freo Doctor and the best way to enjoy this is on a SUP. Enjoy surfing the waves as the Doctor directs you to the Naked Fig in Swanbourne or the Wild Fig in Scarborough. On Sunday afternoon the 1st of December to celebrate the opening of the WA Downwind season!
Prizes
- Youngest
- Oldest
- Best wipeout
- First male (perpetual)
- First female (perpetual)
Entry includes a snazzy T'shirt and post race nibbles at the Naked Fig.
entry portal:https://supwa.tidyclub.com/public/events/441-fig2fig
Just wait to see the top secret perpetual trophies.
I'm calling best ever...
Definately have to be at presentations...
Tickets available through the SUPWA event site for partners at the Naked Fig.
Food is incorporated in the entry fee for paddlers, partners $15. Kids eat free!
Forecast is looking great for Sundays event.
This is the perfect opportunity to get on water advise for those who want to learn how to do a downwinder.
SUPWA will have PFD 1 inflateables for sale at registration on Sunday ($90), everyone is required to wear a PFD 1, 2 or 3, we will also have some orange smoke flares for sale as well, will confirm the cost of the flares. Lookin good for a fun downwinder at this stage.
If you need a bumbag PFD 1 ( 'Ultra' brand) and/or an orange smoke flare for Sunday, please let me by tomorrow (27th) so that I can have enough stock on hand to keep everyone happy
Hey Chookster one bum bag and one flare for me too please. Its a good thing none of us get our words mixed up because using the words bum and flare in one sentence could be misconstrued as some kind of Jackass episode re-enactment.
ChikenStix can I grab one of each cheers
Hi Stimmo, just had an update from DOT and SUPWA highly recommends a flare however it is not compulsory, handy to have your gear ready for The RedInk King of the Cut next week though..
No worries Fergus and Suprad, will have 'em at rego for you.
Hey Fergus, could be a good place to stick it for the run to Swanny !! ( in the bumbag that is )
Hi Chickenstix
I'll need a bumbag pfd1 and a flare please!
Thanks
Looking forward to Sunday and prestoked!
Leo
Conditions looking good for Sunday, going to be a great event! Looking forward to the post race presentations!