The SUPfest is a National three day flat water racing carnival presented by AuSUP in association with Australian Canoeing as part of the 2014 Australian Canoe Sprint Championships in Adelaide.
SUP Race categories:
200 metres
500 metres
5 kilometres
Age categories:
MALE: OPEN, O/40, O/50, O60
FEMALE: OPEN, O/40, O/50
Race board length: 14 feet
Cost: $100 for the three events
Qualifying: There are no pre-race qualifying times, events are open to paddlers of all skill levels.
Accomodation: Adelaide Shores Caravan Park, West Beach: www.adelaideshores.com.au
Shared accommodation is available from around $30 per person/night.
Adelaide Shores offers first class facilities and is 10 mins from the West Lakes course.
SUP Expo: Stand up paddle suppliers will have the latest boards and equipment on display at the race venue.
Host club: SA SUP Crew are excited to host this inaugural event and interstate competitors and suppliers will be well catered for. Airport pick-up, board storage and daily shuttle to the lake from Adelaide Shores will be available along with a daily bbq at the lake.
A closing party will be held at the Aquatic Centre following the conclusion of events.
Interesting new event to have on the calendar.
How many races do you get? i.e. Is it a knockout style event where you potentially get only one race or is it 2-3 heats each and top qualifiers go through?
Select to expand quoteSnowie said..
Interesting new event to have on the calendar.
How many races do you get? i.e. Is it a knockout style event where you potentially get only one race or is it 2-3 heats each and top qualifiers go through?
Hey Snowie
there are heats and semi finals, depending on the number of competitors in your division. The 5 km race is a 1500m distance with buoy turns - similar to the race they have in Germany. The buoy turns are around 3 buoys, so a gentle turn rather than a single buoy 180degree turn.
A lot of talk about this event over in WA, quite a few crew heading over.
Teatree must be frothing! Finally an event with sprint distances!
More of these needed 
Sounds like an AWESOME event! Been looking forward to seeing an event like this get off the ground in Australia - I'm not always the biggest fan of paddling in flat water, but keeping the distances nice and short will make it good fun and very exciting to watch. Will be interesting to see whether the same athletes end up on top of the podium as for all the longer races, or whether some new sprint stars are born.
On a practical note for organising boards I'm guessing the sprint races will probably be separate for the mens & womens? But will the 5km be running together or separate too?
The sprint races will be separate. I think the 5km race is a wave start for divisions, but will check. Racing will follow the new SUPAA rules for drafting, board dimensions, etc.
Here is a video of the format and what to expect in regard to the course (for 200m and 500m):
Let us know if you need help with accommodation etc. We may be able to find some good deals for you. 
Select to expand quoteGoochi said..
The sprint races will be separate. I think the 5km race is a wave start for divisions, but will check. Racing will follow the new SUPAA rules for drafting, board dimensions, etc.
Cheers Gooch, will look into it... just need to find myself a flatwater board first!
... and thanks Liz for the offer of help finding accommodation too.
Is there no 12'6 category? Or is it just the one length for these type of events?
Thanks
Clint
Select to expand quoteAndyR said..
Teatree must be frothing! Finally an event with sprint distances!
More of these needed
FinallyYeah that would be a great event unfortunately for me I don't think I can make it. This type of racing will bring heaps more to the sportThey dont call the 100m sprint the blue ribbon event in the big O for nothing. Every one wants to know who the fastest s.Whos,s going to be the Usain Bolt of stand up?
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Is there no 12'6 category? Or is it just the one length for these type of events?
Thanks
Clint
One board length for racing. Virgin will accept 14' boards (depending on plane size). $40 as excess baggage. I flew from QLD to Perth with hand luggage and my 14' board flew free as luggage. Virgin are pretty practical.
Get AC insulation foam from bunnings to wrap board solid - it's how Mr Dale Chapman delivers his great custom boards around Australia now.
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Looks like a road trip to SA is in order woohoo, might get a dive or 2 in too :)
Come on over Phil, some great dive spots close to Adelaide & the Autumn water is still warm!
The best part about sprint racing is when the fast guys totally kick your arse, you still get to cross the line before they've packed up their car and left the beach.
Select to expand quotePTWoody said..
The best part about sprint racing is when the fast guys totally kick your arse, you still get to cross the line before they've packed up their car and left the beach.
LoL . true you can race the fast guys and say i was only 3 or 4 seconds behind , instead of watching them paddle over the horizonAnd the barbecue packed up and formalities over before you get their , had that happen before.
just on the groovy poster design alone it looks like an event not to be missed..
I guess they drink beer over there in SA? or is it just wine...
Select to expand quoteockanui said..
just on the groovy poster design alone it looks like an event not to be missed..
I guess they drink beer over there in SA? or is it just wine...
They drink coopers over their dont they , nice dropPity they have two average football teams in one State
This is one I wish I could get to, and I reckon set to become entrenched as one of the must-go events of the calendar. Great initiative, I hope people get behind it.
Select to expand quoteockanui said..
just on the groovy poster design alone it looks like an event not to be missed..
I hope they make a t-shirt.
The AuSUP Australian Flatwater SUPfest is now officially sanctioned by Surfing Australia. All Surfing Australia SUP clubs/associations are automatically members of AuSUP.
Entry fees for the 2014 SUPfest:
AuSUP members - $100
Non-members - $115
Select to expand quotePTWoody said...ockanui said..
just on the groovy poster design alone it looks like an event not to be missed..
I hope they make a t-shirt.
Would love to have done this but not enough notice for me, got quite a bit happening, if it is on again next year I'm there.
BTW I'm a bit of a fan of Coopers Ale but nah not their footy teams.
Select to expand quoteSASUPCrew said..
The AuSUP Australian Flatwater SUPfest is now officially sanctioned by Surfing Australia. All Surfing Australia SUP clubs/associations are automatically members of AuSUP.
Entry fees for the 2014 SUPfest:
AuSUP members - $100
Non-members - $115
Is this per division/race or for the whole event?
Select to expand quotesurf4fun said...SASUPCrew said..
The AuSUP Australian Flatwater SUPfest is now officially sanctioned by Surfing Australia. All Surfing Australia SUP clubs/associations are automatically members of AuSUP.
Entry fees for the 2014 SUPfest:
AuSUP members - $100
Non-members - $115
Is this per division/race or for the whole event?
Whole event.
$100 covers all 3 races - 200,500 and 5km.
If your club or state association is affiliated with Surfing Australia you are an AuSUP member. Everyone else is welcome - $15 is for day membership cover. Entry portal opens this week I think.
Is there anywhere we can find times and results for the event? I am hanging to find out the O40 mens times that are being posted.
