HALL OF FAME LAUNCH

Here at GBSUP we would like to recognise all the National Series Champions who have won this award since racing began in the UK.

We realise the dedication and drive that it takes to commit to training, travelling, turning up and consistently being on the podium in an effort to win the National Championship.

We want to showcase you as a paddler to inspire the next generation and those paddling alongside you, year on year.

So please let us know who you are, grab yourselves a great photo and write a short bio giving us the 'year/s' and 'class' you won and we will get you on our Hall of Fame Podium!

Happy Paddling!

Send us your bio, year/s and class here!!

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What you said in the '2020' GBSUP Racer Survey

45% of you have been racing for one year or less.
63% of you now see SUP/Prone as your main sport.
80% of you saw yourself as a friendly competitor rather than serious racer.
As the National short course race series moves into it's 7th year the team at GBSUP aim to deliver a year of friendly competitive racing to attract experienced and inexperienced racers to have fun & GET IT ON!
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58% of you are members of clubs.
68% of you do not attend organised SUP race training.
81% of you said you would you if they were available.

2020 Race Series

(CANCELLED)
Head of the Dart
Date 19th April
(CANCELLED)
Cardiff IWW Festival
Date 10th May
(CANCELLED)
Battle of the Thames
Date 13th June

What to expect

Stand up paddleboard short course racing in the UK is still developing along with the international race scene. The National series has grown to involve three types of racing; Distance (10 to 16km), Technical (beach or water start with laps around a course of buoys) and Sprint (up to 100m with or without a buoy turn). For more info on the types of races and what's involved click the read more button below.
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Why race with us?

Here's why we think you will enjoy the 2020 race season with GBSUP!
Focus on Distance
There were 171 votes for distance races, 129 votes for technical racing and 103 votes for sprint racing. The 2018 series will have 3 distance and two technical races and a separate sprint race series.



Epic locations
Five epic locations in the south (London, Cardiff & Bournemouth), the Midlands (Rutland) and the North (Windermere). Three open water locations at NWF, Windermere and BaySUP as well as a mix of estuary and open water at CIWW and a big river race on the Thames for BOTT.
Fun for all
14' & 12'6" race, one design, junior & leisure classes as well as Red Paddleco Dragon and beginner try it sessions. We will make 2018 the most inclusive year yet in locations worth spending a weekend at so get involved.
Parties & other activities
You asked for more reasons to travel to races so we have teamed up with some exciting events in 2018. CIWW paddle fest and NWF will be throwing some parties with live music as well as after parties at the WCK Summer Solstice and the finale at BaySUP.

Committees & Structure
GB SUP will have a clear and transparent structure and take a fair unbiased approach to entry and rules infringements. Everyone breaks the rules at some point in the excitement so our competition committee will ensure rules are followed with a non judgement approach.