Super SUP Sunday 2013

The annual Super SUP Sunday had the perfect setting – the sun was shinning, the wind was light and the water flat! Starting the day off with a spot of coaching from Sam Ross and lots of demo kit to try out from Fanatic, the turn out was amazing, all ages and abilities were getting involved. George Land from the SUP Side of Life organised a Pink Paddle Out, which was an awesome success with lots of ladies never having been on a SUP getting out on the sea. The first race was a Battle of the Paddle 5k race out on the sea; there were classes for all abilities – a 12.6” and Fun board categories. Leading the way all the way round was super fast Roman Frejo, battling for 2^nd place was Sonny EZ and Sam Ross, with Sonny taking the lead in the final stages and piping Sam to 2^nd place. In the fun board categories Mike Herbert was extremely quick overtaking a few guys on race boards to take 1^st place. Battle of the Paddle Results 12.6” 1^st – Roman Frejo 2^nd – Sonny EZ 3^rd – Sam Ross Fun Board 1^st – Michael Herbert 2^nd – Joe Lewis 3^rd – Alice Girls 1^st – Alice 2^nd – Nicola Eliades 3^rd – Gemma Godber The kids race took part a little after the BOP race started, with 10 kids taking to the water. An awesome effort was made by all, with two laps round a buoyed course being completed. Kids 1^st – Lucas Meldrum 2^nd – Dan Priddey 3^rd – Chad After a BBQ break the head to head sprints were commenced and everyone got competitive, with even Nik Baker getting involved! After several heats the final was announced: Sam Ross, Sonny EZ, Roman and James Hart. The finalists took their places and the whistle blew. In his 2^nd stroke Roman’s paddle snapped and was out of the race. The battle commenced with Sam Ross showing his speed and power to race past and take 1^st. Head to Head Sprint Results  1^st – Sam Ross 2^nd – James Hart 3^rd Sonny EZ Big thanks to Ed Hart for the pictures, Helen from Rhomboids for the massages, Sam Ross for the coaching, Nik Baker for the demo kit, Ocean Sports and Surfladle for the prizes. To keep up to date with all the latest SUP events, join our Brighton and Hove SUP Club facebook page.