Unfortunately for anyone else, other than Rainbow Sandals, looking to organize a short course surf SUP race with the BOP format, will always be referred to as the BOP.
Those guys were the first to use this format which has taken the world by storm. It's hard to change the name since it is a bloody good name for that style of racing. But as someone mentioned earlier, using the BOP name (as it is a trademark or we asume so), may come at a hefty cost if BOP features somewhere in the name title of a separate event.
There are tons of other names you could come up with as CMC has done but it just doesn't have the same ring as the "Battle of the Paddle". They've got it and no one else can have it!
So SUP entusiasts, keep your eyes peeled as this November may see an event of similar format with a twist to be held on the Gold Coast. It has also been rumoured that the Gold Coast Event may be the biggest of its kind on the planet with a monetary prize pool to nearly double the BOP! Watch this space!

"Sup Surf Royal"

considering the first surfers were kings, have a series and crown the king and Queens of each divison

no matter what you call it we have to get our own contests going.
we are paying good money to go in these events for no return.
I dont know where i finished in noosa or what time .
malfuction was fun but they didnt give us a time slot to finish in the contest area
so we had to paddle around while another event was on! still had to pay $70 bucks
to do it? im sure there is a better way to do it

husq2100 said...

holding them in the surf is the key

As much as it breaks my heart to think that we will never see one of these world series races on Port Phillip (not-a) Bay, I have to agree, surf is the key. If the sport of SUP racing is to achieve mainstream popularity, it will be due to the unique appeal of powerful athletes standing up on a board and surfing while racing. It has speed, it has danger, it has the glamour of the surf culture, it has buff bodies, it has genuine sex appeal. It's a ready-made TV sport.

And frankly, I think BOP or battle of the paddle as a brand name attempting to cut through consumer consciousness comes up short. In fact, I think it blows chunks.

Ooooo, it's a battle. And ooooo, they have paddles. Boppity-bop, wackity-wack, right on the buttock. Another for me please, I've been awfully naughty!

Yes, that's sex appeal, but rather lame. Kind of like some kinky 60s British carry-on style titty romp.

rahams said...

no matter what you call it we have to get our own contests going.
we are paying good money to go in these events for no return.
I dont know where i finished in noosa or what time .
malfuction was fun but they didnt give us a time slot to finish in the contest area
so we had to paddle around while another event was on! still had to pay $70 bucks
to do it? im sure there is a better way to do it

kind of agree with you
Will I go again at the malfunction for the SUP race next year? not sure....
And I don't say it was not fun but $70 for what we got seems a bit strange to me

Approach Rainbow Sandals to sponsor an Aussie Series...........???????????

The name is not as important as the work behind the event. I know I came up with a few of the worst names ever HOWEVER my point was.....

There's no point in having one bite at this. It sounds like Peasey has something special lined up, just imagine if he can pull it off to the point that whoever he has ligned up to put up that much cash sees the benefit and exposure from the event to go again. If not them maybe someone else. That takes work, done by people with a vision that it can be huge....

My point was that it is worth thinking big. It's exciting, great to watch and could be worth a lot of money...... Why think small??

Edit: I must add that if anyone is thinking BIG it's Peasey, we should all be glad he's on the job.

Iron paddle battle

Ange, you might be onto something here Just to keep the punters interested...

Master Paddle
My Paddle Rules
Biggest Paddler
Paddle Idol
Paddle Factor
Race around the Paddle
Dancing with the Paddle

But the best of course...
So you think you can Paddle.

laceys lane said...

PISS - PADDLE IN SURF SERIES.

then you can say i'm off for a piss

Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner!

hmm, A big aussie race could be called 'THE PISSER'

PADDLE IN SURF SERIES ELITE RACING

laceys lane said...

hmm, A big aussie race could be called 'THE PISSER'

PADDLE IN SURF SERIES ELITE RACING

dont get more aussie than thatslogans could be stand & deliver , get up off the deck, real men do it standing up , with the theme song being the old Bob Marley Classic stand up for your rights.

would oz bop work?

maybe promoting SUP could be considered as a charitable purpose

Leroy13 said...

Any one thought of just "Battle of the Paddleboarders". Same acronym slightly different meaning?

Yes and we could get sponsorship from my new soft drink company Coca Colola.