Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open

Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open: Gear Up for Selection Battles, Stunning Scenery, and Community Fun!

Time & Location:

• Dates: Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th, 2024
• Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Location: Gylly Beach, Falmouth, UK

Join the Excitement!

The Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open is the 4th stop on the 2024 GBSUP National Series, and it promises two days of exhilarating races, breathtaking views of Falmouth Bay, and a vibrant event atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a recreational paddler, this exciting event has something for everyone.

Race Formats:

• Distance Race: Set out in the beautiful Falmouth Bay, the distance course is expected to be 10 km long. Race fleets start and finish at the beach, completing two laps of the 5 km course. The Challenge Tour will complete a single lap of a 5 km distance course to experience what racing is all about.
• Technical Race: Using heats to a final format, expect short and fast technical racing with multiple turns and a beach start. Each lap will include a running transition around a flag on the beach. The Technical Race will be 1.5km in total length, split over multiple laps.
• Tech Sprints: Short and fast racing right off the beach with a gated turn providing plenty of action in this heat to a final format. The course will be a beach start paddling out 75m to a gated turn where paddlers can choose to turn left and right. The finish is back at the beach, running through the finish flags. Competitors will compete in 2 heats, progressing to a final.

National Series Scoring:

To earn an overall position and National Series Scoring, paddlers in the race fleets must complete all three formats: distance, Tech, and Tech Sprints. The results from the individual races will be scored and then totalled to determine the overall placings for the event in the competitive fleets.

Challenge Tour:

Try your hand a racing and take on a personal challenge across our race formats. A fun run-style competition across shorter distances for the Distance and Tech races with some fun sprints as well.

Juniors:

This year's event includes a full rostrum of junior racing, including Distance and Tech Sprints providing our junior paddlers the opportunity to test their skills over the weekend and try SUP racing in this competitive yet welcoming set of races.

Team GB and Team England SUP Selection Battles:

This year's Falmouth Bay Open holds extra weight as a selection event for the ICF (Team GB) and ISA (Team England) National Teams. Put your skills to the test and vie for a chance to represent your country! Selection will take place by the ISA and ICF Team Criteria, respectively.

Supported by Paddle UK and Surfing England

The Paddle Logger, Falmouth Bay Open, is proud to be supported by Paddle UK and Surfing England as the official selection event for Team GB and Team England selections.

Selection Criteria:

The respective ISA and ICF sections will be taken from the individual race results for Distance and Technical selection using the race formats as above. For the ISA sprint selection, a separate sprint selection race will be held on Saturday. The sprint selections will be held over a 200m straight-line course, with all paddling completed on the water.

Full Schedule Available Soon:

A detailed schedule outlining key event timings, briefings, and race starts will be available closer to the event date.

Preliminary Schedule:

Saturday 29th June:

• 9:00 - 10:00 am - Competitor Check-in
• 10:30 am - Distance Race Briefing
• 11:00 am - Distance Race
• 2:00 pm - Junior Racing
• 3:30 - 4:00 pm ISA Sprint Selection Competition (200m straight course)*

Sunday 30th June:

• 9:00 am - Sprints Briefing
• 09:30 am to 11:30 am - Sprint Heats
• 11:30 am - Junior Tech Sprints
• 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Sprint Finals
• 1:30 pm - Tech Briefing
• 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Tech Race
• 4:30 pm - Event Ceremony

Unwind and Explore the Event Village:

Take a break between races and explore the vibrant event village. Meet representatives from brands like Black Project, Infinity, SIC, Starboard, and Oscar Propulsion. Get expert advice, demo the latest gear, and support retailers Pura Vida and The SUP Store.

Media Partners:

Official Photography: Capture your race day experience with professional photos from GBSUP's official media partner, P3T Photography. Event Coverage: Stay tuned for race updates and exciting content from SUPJunkie.

Join the Community!

The Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open is more than just a race. It's a chance to connect with fellow paddlers, experience the thrill of competition, and enjoy the beauty of Falmouth Bay.

Don't miss out! Register now and be part of this unforgettable event.

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