Hi Everyone the next SUPWA event is the Commonwealth Bank - Bridge the Bank SUP Team Challenge, Sunday September 16th. The race is a relay for teams of 2 paddlers over 13km. The first leg is 8km and the 2nd leg is 5km. There are only two divisions: 1. Mixed - male and female 2. Male Paddlers can use the same board or different boards. The boards will be handicapped using a novel system. Board length is totalled - ie a 12'6 and 14' board = 28.5/100 = 0.28. This factor is applied to the overall time. This means we can cater for multiple board lengths and keep the racing/results interesting. There are 2 courses depending on the breeze direction. The first course will be from the Narrows Bridge in Perth directly to the change over at the Point Walter Spit (8km), then onto the Stirling Bridge in Fremantle (5km). The 2nd course will be in the opposite direction. On the water safety will comprise of 2 safety boats and there will be officials to assist with the change over station at Pt Walter. The nature of 2 paddler/board team racing means it is very easy with car drop offs - plenty of parking at Pt Walter after dropping off at Narrows Bridge. There is $1500 worth of prize money and prizes on hand. Our main sponsor Commonwealth Bank has put up the prize money and competitor bags. SOS Surf & Stand Up Paddle has put up prizes and door prizes. The Trade Winds have put up a $500 weekend stay at the Tradewinds for a lucky person/couple drawn at the presentations. The presentations will be held at the Tradewinds Hotel immediately after the race. Meals are included in the entry fee and the venue is very kid friendly. There will be a draw for a Sly Dog Carbon Paddle from SOS Surf for all competitors that enter as well as the Tradewinds weekend stay prize draw. Time ~ 0800 Narrows Bridge (note times may change if course direction changes) Entry Fee - $20 for SUPWA members (includes meal at Tradewinds presentations). $30 for non-SUPWA members. We have many events planned for the year, this is our fun event! If you want to get involved in racing and want to see some different winners, this is your event. Get the family down after as well. Thanks to Cam and Luke as well as Scott from CBA, John from SOS Surf and the Tradewinds Hotel. Alot of effort has gone into this event. Cheers Greg SUPWA

What a great sounding event, well done to all the organisers. Better start training....you too mrs jenkz!!!

Looks great got my eye on my team By the way Marcus just got 9 th at the nationals supper effort in the 20 k event That's against the full sponsored teams

After watching the first two heats of the day anyone managing to get 15+ points in their heat had to be on fire! Waves were small but fun and contestable. Oh and bridge the bank is going to be a fun one. Everyone get your teams lined up as there are plenty of prizes for not only race winners but anyone at the presentations.

Hi Juddy and everyone. Please email greggokerr@gmail.com to register. I'm doing the timing for this event. Provide: 1. Division - mixed or male 2. Name of your racing partner and boards you will use 3. State which board will paddler and board will start (we will start in waves according to board length - so as to keep the group contained - DoT requirement) Payment can be made on the day or via direct deposit to SUPWA (details provided when you email) Entries close on Wednesday the 12th of September, so please book in early so we can get an idea of numbers for the Tradewinds. Start list and results will be published on http://www.racesplitter.com/start-lists

12'6" + 14' = 28.5 I suggest you guys get someone who is a little better at maths.

Where did you see the results for the bop stimo? I finished 11th yesterday only 1 second out of the top 10, so slightly disappointed but still pretty happy to be at the pointy end of the field.

12'6" + 14' = 28.5 I suggest you guys get someone who is a little better at maths.

Ben sorry to give you the bad news think suse got the gig well Marcus said he was going to ask her must be love that's to paddle nothing else , all those hours of sailing together and just dropped like that you must be devo Thanks for the offer to help out but got to get you back on the water GO Team DC

Make sure you get your entries in early for this one.With over $1500 worth of cash and prizes to give away it will be one not to be missed. Thanks to our sponsors the Tradewinds Hotel we have 3 x $100 gift vouchers and SOS Surf have thrown in a carbon paddle all to be given away as door prizes at the presentation, so ANYONE CAN WIN! email entries to: greggokerr@gmail.com If you don't have a partner, no worries we can sort you out.

Good work Basha. If I can convince my missus to race maybe we can have a husband and wife division. Hang on husband and wife over 40 division.

She sure is i've just sent Greg your entry details lol

I had to lend my wife and board to Adam. I hope I get my board back.....................

Getting some good numbers south of river where's all the north river crew Think the 6 min handiecap on the open boards is going to be a bit of a test ! See some 10 footers in there should they start before the 12/6 race boards ? Looking forward to the beer at the tradewinds Hotel could be a big day Should only take two beers

Im going to chop Stimmos arms off, that will handicap the %&$#@* lol

But Cam your missus is a integral part of the event, someone has to babysit.