Read an article in the local rag about this , Travis Grant & Jamie Mitchell where mentioned as representing the Australian Team. Any one know who else is in the Aussie team?

They've got SUP Racing places for a max. of 48 men and 24 women, but only 2 men and 1 woman from each country are allowed.

And I doubt they'll find 24+ countries to fill up all those spots (their World Surfing Games event is way bigger, and that only had 27 countries).

http://www.isasurf.org/Events_WSUPPC12.php

The thing is, most SUP races are individual events, where ISA events are mainly country-based. And with the world's best paddlers being stacked in two countries (Australia and the USA) it could be a bit lopsided.

Then again they're got SUP Surfing and Prone Paddleboard Racing to even it all out.

Be cool to see how it goes.

Surfing Australia has just released information in their latest magazine that the Aussie team will consist of nine paddlers - six men and three women for the ISA world titles.

They haven't released the names yet, but have said that Jamie Mitchell will be the team captain.

They've also announced a series of state titles in 2012 leading into the national titles. Looking good for SUP here in Australia!

paul.j said...

PTWoody said...

Travis and Jamie going up against presumably Connor and Danny for the USA. That's a mouth watering proposition. Go Aussies.

I think and i could be wrong but USA and Hawaii are considered seperate for the ISA games so i guess we will see both of them plus maybe the likes of Kai lenny as well!!??

That's interesting. So Kai and Connor would race for Hawaii, and Slater Trout would be the reserve. Bart de Zwart could presumably represent the Netherlands or Hawaii. Who's the second fastest mainlander after Danny?

And if we're splitting off regions like that, maybe we could have an Australian team and a separate Currumbin Creek team.

Surfing GB trying to put together a team !!!

Six men from Australia - 2 racing and 4 surfing?

If so, the surfers would probably be:

- Keahi
- Jackson
- Justin
- Mick Davis

With reserves:
- Goatman
- Dogman

...according to 2011 Australian Titles results.

Keahi should Get a shot kids a freak best I saw at the Aussies for sure... Did a sick air in the final for a 4 point ride?

Outstanding Angie. Congratulations to all who made the team and also to Surfing Australia for pulling together such a great team to represent us. I'm sure you will do us proud.

Looks like Danny Ching won't be making it to Peru!

I'm sure Travis, Jamie and Angie were already confident, but that's gotta tilt things in Australia's favour a little more...

Bit of a shame he won't be there among the world's best, but he had prior commitments. Same with Candice Appleby.

So here's Team USA as it currently stands:

Jay Wild (surf race)
Matt Becker (surf race)
(…either Wild or Becker will also race the long distance event)
Rob Rojas (long distance)
Brandi Baksic (surf race + long distance)

More info here:

www.supracer.com/danny-ching-set-to-miss-isa-world-championships-in-peru/

dtm said...

Keahi should Get a shot kids a freak best I saw at the Aussies for sure... Did a sick air in the final for a 4 point ride?

I spoke to someone at Surfing Aust about that, they said it was mainly due to no bottom turns , ie not using the whole wave. Crazy stuff but eh!

The French team just got announced for the ISA World Stand Up Paddle Champs
www.supracer.com/isa-world-paddleboard-championships-2013-team-great-britain/ in Peru:

Eric Terrien (surf race + long distance race)
Ga?tan S?n? (surf race + long distance race)
Antoine Delpero (surfing)
J?r?my Massi?re (surfing)

Antoine got 3rd in the SUP World Tour this year, plus Eric and Ga?tan are both very quick paddlers.

Doesn't sound like they were able to send any women or prone paddlers to Peru, meaning they probably won't be going for the overall crown. But either way, the French should be super competitive in the racing and surfing events.

Blackiebest said...

There is also a team from Ireland. I am going as spectator and some business promoting ireland as a SUP/surf destination. Hope to meet you all there, cant wait!

How bout some photos of Irish Suppin