*** THE PORT PHILLIP CUP IS ALMOST HERE!!***
The return of Melbourne's iconic Port Phillip Cup - Australia Day 2016, Pier Rd, St Kilda.
Presented by SUP VIC in association with SUP HQ. The iconic Australia Day Port Phillip Cup returns for another event packed day of racing, family fun and craziness
The day will include
- The Port Phillip Cup Flatwater SUP Race [4,8 and 12km course options]
- Kids Races
- Relays
- The Pet Race
- Giant SUP races......and more!
Dress up to win the annual Australia Day Cozzie Comp!
And of course, board demos!
This event is ALL about fun and good times on and off the water.
SUPVIC Members' Early entry fees $20 for juniors and the 4km, $40 for the 8km and 12km and $60 for families, [it'll be an extra $10 to register on the day so get your rego in now! Non-members add $10 to cover day membership]
Register at www.supvic.tidyclub.com
Our list of sponsors has grown this year, so please support them!
Sup HQ / Sup Bus
Naish
One Sup One / Deep
Core Boardsports
NSP / DC
Go Natural
KR Sup Centre
Red Paddle Co
SHQ
Sunny King
The Zu
Adventure Paddleboarding
This had to be the absolute highlight for this month. I even am starting to gain confidence to enter the 4 km event for the fun and social interaction. Hope there'll be bacon and egg rolls like at the Great Melbourne Paddle.
in for 4kms
don't laugh
I only picked up a paddle last March
Only picked up my first 14 footer last Saturday.
Select to expand quotePaulShev said..
in for 4kms
don't laugh
I only picked up a paddle last March
Only picked up my first 14 footer last Saturday.
so do the 4k twice
Select to expand quoteDavidJohn said...
Yes.. btw the race is more like a social paddle or fun run type event.
Happy to hear that. As my very first organised SUP event entry it gives me confidence that anyone can do it. Just need a SUP and be prepared to have a lot fun, especially throughout all the other events as well.
I am particularly looking forward to seeing the dogs on SUPs event and talking with some of the guys how they got their dogs started.
What time does it all start What time are the organisers planing to start races. Would there be a open/novice class in the races as I don't have a race board???
Thanks
Select to expand quoteSupsailDave said..
What time does it all start What time are the organisers planing to start races. Would there be a open/novice class in the races as I don't have a race board???
Thanks
The main event will start around 8:45 (sign in from 8, briefing at 8:30).
There will be 4k, 8k and 12k options for the main race AND the inclusion of a SPORT class (non-race boards 12'6 or under) and an inflatable class.
So it's "Run What Ya Brung"
see you there Dave
Can't wait for Australia Day :) Really looking forward to it!
Mick, Phil and Vinny
Dumb question - where along Pier Road is it? Where would you recommend parking? (I haven't been to StKilda beach in a looong time.)
Can’t wait to team up with my best mate Charlie again for the Pet Race.
If you’ve got a pooch bring them along and join in the fun.
Select to expand quoteALsUP said..
Can’t wait to team up with my best mate Charlie again for the Pet Race.
If you’ve got a pooch bring them along and join in the fun.
Oh yeah and it's a PET race (not exclusively for pooches!). If you've got a chook, cat, rat, snake, gerbil or whatever bring 'em along - SUPVIC is ALL about inclusion, no specsiesism* allowed
*(but on-water management of your beastie is entirely your own responsibility )
Don't suppose I can 'borrow' a penguin from further out on the breakwater behind the pier in the photo?
As a fairly new resident to St Kilda, I have to say that I was largely unaware that many Little Penguins (Eudyptula Minor, to be more precise) call that break-wall home. Maybe, instead, I can enlist one of the Rakali (Native water rats) that live out there as well? No?
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Don't suppose I can 'borrow' a penguin from further out on the breakwater behind the pier in the photo?
As a fairly new resident to St Kilda, I have to say that I was largely unaware that many Little Penguins (Eudyptula Minor, to be more precise) call that break-wall home. Maybe, instead, I can enlist one of the Rakali (Native water rats) that live out there as well? No?
Rosscoe, you clearly haven't been paying attention at the Port Phillip Cup up to now. Every year that it has been run, the organisers have donated all profits to the local environment group Earthcare, who protect the fairy penguins. They have had an education stand set up and everything. Not sure if they will be there tomorrow, but I hope so.
There's plenty of penguins there.. see 3.28 in this vid.. 
There's more than 1,500 living in the St Kilda breakwater..
Select to expand quoteBerserkWarrior said..Rosscoe said..
Don't suppose I can 'borrow' a penguin from further out on the breakwater behind the pier in the photo?
As a fairly new resident to St Kilda, I have to say that I was largely unaware that many Little Penguins (Eudyptula Minor, to be more precise) call that break-wall home. Maybe, instead, I can enlist one of the Rakali (Native water rats) that live out there as well? No?
Rosscoe, you clearly haven't been paying attention at the Port Phillip Cup up to now. Every year that it has been run, the organisers have donated all profits to the local environment group Earthcare, who protect the fairy penguins. They have had an education stand set up and everything. Not sure if they will be there tomorrow, but I hope so.
Yep, the Earthcare crew will be in the mix on Tuesday.
(Rosscoe if you can tame a Rakali between now and Tuesday you're in)
Final Program
(we've held off until the last minute to get the last possible read on conditions)
Program will be:
Registration from 8:00,
Briefing 8:45,
Main Race 9:00-11:00 approx,
Pets 11:00,
Kids 11:20,
Big SUPS 11:50.
Presentations 12:30-1:00.
(times are approximate but we will stay as close as possible)
Alongside the above there will be yoga on the beach with Lululemon from 8-10 and SUP Polo from 8.
