13th is a great opportunity for the tribe to gather,with whats happening in sup right now events like this need to happen and we need to be as organised as you are phil,now the isa has announced a world sup title,with shops opening and clubs forming,we are going to be running to keep up,see you all next saturday.there are sponsor dollars out there for our exiting sport and i reckon television will embrace it so get them onboard as well,contact the local news phil they will give you 5 mins.

Goodonyaguys,
Its one thing to get great waves to yourself all the time,but I would love to join a mob like this event will attrack.I'll be there in spirit,hope its off shore and cranking for you all,
Robboooooooooooo

If there is some sort of registration process for insurance or to track boards or whatever then maybe wristbands for punters? Just an idea...

Dj these are my thoughts an I invite any additional comments!

Only those that register will be allowed to use any demo boards end of story!
Those that register will be stamped on the hand to indicate that they have registered concert or Pub Style!

All demo board will have to be inspected by the Hazard Assement Officer on the day before they can be used.

Just a thought Phill.. I've been involved in a couple of demo days now and there is always a problem with people not knowing which are the demo boards and which are peoples own personal boards.. also paddles.

Demo Boards will be in their own dedicated area and SUP BUS, SHQ, GSI etc will have indemnity forms etc that will need to be signed before any items are demoed. This side of the day is thier responsibility to enforce, we will of course help out.

I would suggest but it is not my position to enforce this, that people leave a ccard / or a Drivers license or supplier takes specific details to ensure equipment is returned.This in most industries is standard practice even in the Hotel industry


There's nothing worse than turning your back for a second and all of a sudden your board's gone and then you see someone taking it for a demo..or your paddle disappearing.

DJ Personal equipment needs to be strapped to a car etc, I personally use lockable straps with stainless steel cable very difcult to cut. In reality DJ it is almost impossible to police that sort of thing. Or we can create a personal gear area (Maybe the Soul Club Tailer) I can ask Brian.

One way to help this problem is to have a sticker that can be stuck on all demo boards and demo paddles and making it clear that boards and paddles without a sticker are other peoples private gear.. Even some coloured tape work.

5) I think the Sticker or Colored tape is a great idea and I can bring some silver tape for all to use! I still believe that the demo boards will need to be managed by those responsible for the equipment and I will be guided by what they have to say.

I've also seen people taking leg ropes off private boards to put on other demo boards and that's also something that's not good.. It's very hard to keep a close eye on your gear while you're talking to someone about SUP.

I think we need to set up a closed area to book in book out boards one way in and one way out is my suggestion. I will be guided by what the guys from the SUP BUS etc suggest!

One more thing.. It's also good to have some way to know who are the people helping out with the demo and those that are having a demo and those who are just watching.. I've seen people going around asking total strangers questions about something and it gets very messy.

I think we can cover this with Colored Rash Vests

There is also the problem of sneaky people mixing in and stealing stuff.. Leggies are an easy thing for buggers to nick.. and paddles might go missing.. It can get pretty crowded at times with people everywhere.

If it is personal equipment, people need to lock it in a car etc, legropes can be cable tied to board to ensure they cannot be removed and this may help!


DJ, There are a number of Police Officers, Army and Special Forces people attending on the day and I believe you would have to be a fool to try it on!

Those that steal or attempt to steal will be dealt with to the full extent of the law and I will make it my person agenda to ensure they are dealt with as severely as the law allows.

How do you plan to address these problems?

DJ