Hi folks
not long until the event now. Here is a schedule:
Wednesday 6th November:
2pm (all times AEST) Opening Ceremony and Competitor Briefing
Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin.
3.00pm-5.00pm – Welcome Function, Alley Restaurant, Currumbin RSL
4.00pm – Team Managers and Judges Meetings, Currumbin RSL
Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th November:
Competition Period for all SUP and Prone Surfing and Technical Racing Divisions
Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast
Sunday 10th November:
SUP and Prone Marathon Racing Divisions
Venue TBC – Conditions depending, finishing creek side at Currumbin RSL
SUPer Sunday Races following Marathon races – Dress SUP Dash for Cash, Bridge to Bridge Relays
Currumbin Creek
6.00pm – Event Presentation, Waterside Room, Currumbin RSL
7.00pm – 11.00pm: Closing Ceremony Function, Waterside Room, Currumbin RSL
Spots are still available in both the SUP and prone paddleboarding divisions.
Entries in the prone paddlebaording division are now open to any competitor who is eligible as per the Surfing Australia Residency Clause on page 13 of the 2013 rulebook and be made here - http://www.surfingaustralia.com/event.php?id=896
Details on SUP vacancies should be directed to the respective State bodies.
Currumbin Creek will also play host to a series of relays and races on the Sunday following the completion of the marathon events in front of the Currumbin RSL.
The races will include a Dress SUP Dash for Cash, and a SUP Cup Bridge to Bridge Relay for members of the public.
Details here –
Dress SUP Dash for Cash - http://www.surfingaustralia.com/event.php?id=894
SUP Cup Bridge to Bridge - www.surfingaustralia.com/event.php?id=895
Hi Guys,
What are the positions you are trying to fill?
Age categories?
Gender?
SUP Racing?
SUP Surfing?
Entries being taken ??
I thought it was the Australian titles hence the need to qualify through state titles
States have not completely filled their initial allocations so there will be vacant spots in some races. They are finalising their allocations in the next day. For the moment, for details on particular vacancies contact your State body.
Select to expand quoteTowny said..
Entries being taken ??
I thought it was the Australian titles hence the need to qualify through state titles
Yeah thats true all spots were filled in the surfing but not in the racing
I'm guessing that if there were any spare allocations to the surfing, then it would be done as a fair distribution to States other than QLD and NSW? It would be a shame to see that the numbers are weighted towards those States.
Regards
A concerned Victorian
Usually the home state gets most of the 'extra' spots - in this case QLD.
I think NSW has used all it's quota in the surfing - plenty left in the Marathon.
Hi Piros
the surfing has a three-day window - Thursday 7th–Saturday 9th - so a decision won't be made until closer to the event on which days and times etc to make the most of the conditions.
The BOP races will also be held during this window.
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required 
Select to expand quotestimo said..
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
PFD required. Inflatable bumbag style acceptable.
Select to expand quotePTWoody said..stimo said..
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
PFD required. Inflatable bumbag style acceptable.
thanks Woody not sure if you can fly with them maybe in cargo ok
Select to expand quotestimo said..PTWoody said..stimo said..
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
PFD required. Inflatable bumbag style acceptable.
thanks Woody not sure if you can fly with them maybe in cargo ok
I've taken them in both checked in and hand luggage (when I was only checking in a paddle) and never had any trouble. Been more than 12 months since I flew with one, so best to check with the airline, but you should be fine. I think there's usually a special clause re. inflatable pdf's exempting them from the dangerous goods classification for other gas cylinders.
From past job experience inflatable pfds arnt seen as a DG banned from flying with. probably don't wear it while boarding though. pilot might think your having a dig at him about your confidence in his ability to keep it in the air 
brother used to be issued one mandatory to wear in the chopper when flying to the offshore rigs.. ( said the thought "why we need these" tightened the cheeks every time)
I'd check with the airline still as it's been awhile since I used to load planes as a teenager
Select to expand quotestimo said...
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
If you are from WA then yes you need a PFD every one else does not need one!! 
Select to expand quotestimo said..PTWoody said..stimo said..
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
PFD required. Inflatable bumbag style acceptable.
thanks Woody not sure if you can fly with them maybe in cargo ok
Yeah I'd be explaining to the nazi airport security knob that the plane already has 200 of them under the seats.
Select to expand quotepaul.j said..stimo said...
Do we need to bring PFD for marathon ? What's the rules over there hoping not required
If you are from WA then yes you need a PFD every one else does not need one!!
The Doctor pay back I Know
The website (australiansuptitles.com/) looks awesome and stoked to see the live scores feature.
Looks like the surf is going to be absolutely tiny and onshore out the Alley for the whole window. Better get the permits organised for D'Bah Surfing Australia!
Here's a nice scenario , when you actually qualify for the Aussies you have to supply a copy of your Australian passport to prove you are a citizen with your entry , so what's happened through a wild card the next guy down got in but when he went to enter he did not have an Australian passport he was a resident but didn't hold an Australian passport.... so he can't enter the Aussie's but he has progressed through the state titles bumping out legitimate contenders.
What needs to happen is you need to supply your passport to enter in your state titles but that's not a requirement at state level . Please explain Surfing Australia.
chin up guys. we've been getting heaps of really good south dw ers in. while it looks like northern winds you never know this time of year- things change fast.
its a shame the australian titles can't utilise 'the best' of northerly conditions like the kingscliff to hastings run which is just over the border if the winds are north. it's a rated dw run by many a good paddler.
casso best bet is the spit or southside of tweed river/dbar(pumping jetty)
Folks,
A closed forum will be held on Friday, 8th November, to discuss any SUP related issues and the future direction of the event. It will be attended by Surfing Australia, AuSup and State representatives.
If you have any issues, ideas etc that you would like raised and discussed please contact your AuSup, State body representative or info@surfingaustralia.com
Thanks
Select to expand quoteSurfingAus said..
Folks,
A closed forum will be held on Friday, 8th November, to discuss any SUP related issues and the future direction of the event. It will be attended by Surfing Australia, AuSup and State representatives.
If you have any issues, ideas etc that you would like raised and discussed please contact your AuSup, State body representative or info@surfingaustralia.com
Thanks
Can you let us know who our state reps are. Is it our team manager?
Contact your State branch at this stage or send your thoughts to info@surfingaustralia.com.
