For those into the Stand Up Paddle there is a surfing division with $1000 prizemoney & 2 racing divisions (Caba - Kingi) with $1200 prizemoney $600 per division

For more information and entries visit www.maalfunction.com.au

Hey Sean

Have they got a date and time for the race so I can arrange it around work.

Racing will be done on Sunday morning. Time TBA

The race is from Cabarita to Kingscliff and will take approximatley 45 mins for the better paddlers. Both divisions will start from Cabarita in front of the SLSC but the Under 14ft will depart earlier so that hopefully paddlers cross the finish around the same time.

Hi guys & gals.
Had some interesting feedback about having the under 14ft division as one of the racing divisions with the Ron House SUP races at the Malfunction. Quite a few crew have suggested I run an under 12'6 or even under 12ft instead of under 14ft.
I am after some positive feedback that will benefit SUP racing overall not just 1 or 2 competitors.

I reckon 12ft and under

Big Sean said...

The race is from Cabarita to Kingscliff and will take approximatley 45 mins for the better paddlers. Both divisions will start from Cabarita in front of the SLSC but the Under 14ft will depart earlier so that hopefully paddlers cross the finish around the same time.

Well count me out 45 mins from cab to kingy,it would take me 45 hours ,ok day's

mac

Thanks for the feedback keep it coming.

Obviously heaps of development on the racing SUPs. Ive had a look at the ISA SUP racing regulations and like the 12'6 stock standed fixed fin SUP as one division and then other SUPs developed with rudders for racing as the unlimited division.
I was given the time from a couple of Gold Coast SUP devotees. I believe its just under 8ks as the seagull flies. Maybe a bit further if you paddle further out to sea to chase the ocean runners.

Hey Mac it must of been a while since you've seen me. I went to register for the Bring Back Kirra paddle out on Aust Day and they gave me #210, 211 & 212. LOL

looks like two devisions would be the go 12.6 under and unlimited.Expecially for me anyway as i only have an 11.6 and 10.6 to choose from.

to develop the sport keep it at international rules 14 foot and then unlimited and everyone can paddle ,it's just over 9 km to the beach ,we have done the paddle on 18 foot paddle boards many times and 45 minutes will be a great time on a sup but i'm sure you guys are all over it by now on how fast you can go or not i hope but it's a great coarse good job sean see you there mate