It was only a matter of time , when the prize money gets good and the profile rises , good athletes from other sports expecially paddling sports will cross over. lets say your an elite rower slugging it out , for little too no reward other than your olympic dream or a clubbie and you see a sport exploding with sponsorship and good prizemoney and you know you could possibly smash it , most will give it a go.Who knows sup racing may one day make it to the olympics. I think its only a matter of time untill the big boys get involved , billabong ect. I think its great , great sport , and great opportunities for growth. Imagine Ken Wallace on a sup.Seen the greatest athlete thing where he pumped out nearly 40 reps bench press at 75KGs i think it was , now thats some strength and power , he made the league boys look like wimps.

CMC said...

I thought they were already here. The only guy that's won a major race (Doctor) that isnt from a clubby background is Jacko. Or is he? I don't know what he done when he was young. He's just a phenomenal athlete though.....

Jamie, Travis, Kelly, Danny Ching, Billy all clubbies, lifeguards or both......

yeah true, but the interest from the younger guys around the traps is going to blossom this year. take teatreas nephew- he has impressed already. chris maynards son is going to have a crack at it i hear and there are heaps of others around.
the future generation of racers maybe

it will be very interesting in the mornings in a few months time