July 23-26, 2020
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Description:
The Sunshine Coast SUP Club, surfing industry professionals, and event managers noticed that there was a significant hole in the market for SUP events on the east coast of Australia The SUP Fest will feature classic and innovative events for competitors and visitors. The SUP Fest hub will be on the calm waters of The Spit in Mooloolaba, Queensland. It is the ideal location because of nearby access to flat water canals, open ocean for downwind events, and quality surf. In addition to the variety in bodies of water, Mooloolaba has a vibrant tourist industry and is a premier holiday destination. Every competitor will receive 1 Race Pack per person and Free Entry into the World Record Attempt for most SUPs at one time in a parade! The Fest is a friendly, community-orientated event with an international audience and an environmentally sustainable footprint. Thank you for joining the ground-breaking Mooloolaba SUP Fest 2020!
Event Descriptions:
Paddle Master
We have opened this category for you to showcase not only your board manufacture but also to show that you have the skills that no matter what conditions are given to you. Can you master them on your chosen board? The SUP Fest is the only opportunity for you to prove that you can master each discipline on just “one” board. Choosing that one board that you can work the best in all conditions. You will be the all-round overall paddler over all 4 events: The Downwind Ocean Paddle, The Flatwater Challenge, the Technical Race, and the Surf!
SUP Surf
Get involved where SUP all began showing your skills in the SUP Surf completion. Not only do we have an open category but also the 10ft and over with two unique judging styles for both. We have age divisions for 50 and Over and Juniors U17. Included in this is the Paddle Master category where you will be able to surf your 14ft board.
SUP Downwind
This has fast become the ‘holy grail’ of SUP paddling where you can surf the endless wave in the ocean! We have two courses on offer, depending on the conditions on the day, with both finishing in the safety of Mooloolaba Bay. This race is not for the fait hearted but with the right training can be achievable for anyone. There will also be an open FOIL division for those FOIL nuts to be a part of!
SUP TechX
Put all your SUP s all your skills on display with a short course around turning cans inside the calm Mooloolaba Bay making it a spectacle for those watching and participating. The race is for all levels of paddlers and one not to be missed.
SUP Flatwater Brain v Braun Challenge
A race for every SUP Paddler, even if you have just brought your first board. Paddling through the safety of the Mooloolaba canals with a challenge to keep even your grandmother excited. All your SUP friends will want to join you on this one! Special opportunity to gather a team of four (4) and put your brains together and take home the Team Title.
Early Bird (EB) Pricing ends April 30, 2020
- » 1 Event = $90 – (EB Price - $70)
- » 2 Events = $150 – (EB Price - $120)
- » 3 Events = $200 – (EB Price - $160)
- » 4 Events = $250 – (EB Price - $200)
- » Team Flatwater Brain v Braun Challenge – 4 people = $240 (EB Price - $200)