You guys and girls that are into downwinders and racing , what are your typical weekly training routines?Just after some ideas , after putting on a few extra kgs over the last few years im keen to put togeather a training routine i can stick too.

Training with the Roar Crew is AWSOME!! Jacko is evil[}:)] when it comes too the training, and it'll make you want too puke...but in a good way...and having the encouragment of everyone training with you is an added bonus.
Good luck....its also lots of fun!!!!!!

Hey Jacko,

What sort of board do you need for Roar training?

Cheers

Shane

I will be doing 2 "downwinders for beginners" - one today (Wed 19th May at 1pm) and another one this weekend (Sat 22nd at 1pm). We will meet at the usual boat ramp at Currumbin (Southern Bank)

If you have a board (minimum 12'6" please) and want to learn how to catch runs then you are welcome to come and join me. It is not a race but a practical exercise for those who want to learn.

The paddle will be less than 10km so its not a marathon. A legrope is a must have item so please bring one with. We will paddle as a group (or in groups) so that no one paddles alone, to keep everyone safe.

Please mail me, or phone me, if you want to come along. Alternatively, get hold of one of the SUPSA committee members for more details (Lacey, Secret Agent, Just Wrong...)

Daneli said...

Sorry but the longest I have is 11ft.

I am thinking about getting a 14ft + but not sure if I can justify the $$ (to the wifey) as I have already bought 3 SUP this year (sold 1).

I have a 9'6 Mana and an 11ft. I've been surfing the Mana most lately but can see a time when I will want more of a performance style 9'6 - more drive down the line. Maybe get back on a short board for these conditions. I like the Mana cause it fits in the car for sly surfs around work meetings.

Could trade the 11ft on a 14ft but I really like the 11ft for knee high days when nothing else can catch a wave.

Probably need a 3 board quiver but the GFC is biting.

I blame Jacko for selling me the first SUP with no disclaimers as to where this would stop or how much it would cost.

I know its nice to have a quiver but 2 boards should be fine - 1 for surfing and 1 for Downwinders. You shouldn't give up surfing on your short/long board either as you need to mix it all up.

imo a 14' is a good option for a downwinder, especially in QLD. Some have rudders and some have have fins. The new DC14 is now coming out with the option of having both so you've got all of your bases covered in 1 DW board - nice.

hey paul .j. how about a post of a few of your training day plans for those of us sadly not able to join you guys?