Island to host SUP Titles
Phillip Island will host the Australian SUP Titles for the next two years, with this year's event scheduled for October 22 - 26.
Phillip Island will host the Australian SUP Titles for the next two years, with this year's event scheduled for October 22 - 26.
Dates for the following year to be finalised soon.
The event is a partnership between Bass Coast Shire Council and Surfing Victoria.
It's anticipated hundreds of competitors from across the country will compete in the different disciplines of SUP Surfing, SUP and Prone Technical Racing (between 4-8km of several laps in and out through the surf) and SUP and Prone Marathon Racing (15-20km).
"We're looking forward to seeing the return of the Australian SUP Titles to Victoria and the incredible destination of Phillip Island," said Surfing Australia CEO, Chris Mater.
"It's great to bring another national event to this location that has proven successful with last year's Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles, and very soon some of the world's top SUP racing talents will converge on the region."
Surfing Victoria CEO, Adam Robertson shared the excitement.
"The region offers a range of amazing locations for SUP surfing and racing from Cape Woolamai to Western Port Bay.
"In 2022, we saw some great waves at Cape Woolamai and over the years there has been fantastic downwind conditions for the marathon. It's fantastic to secure its return in this multi-year deal in this amazing part of the world."
As partners in presenting the event, Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr Clare Le Serve said she was thrilled with the two year partnership.
"This, along with other major national surfing events we host in Bass Coast reinforces how incredible our region is as a premier surfing destination.
"It's no secret that Phillip Island is home to some of the best beaches and surf breaks in Australia.
"We look forward to hosting the competitors and their support crews and families to the region for another world-class event here in Bass Coast."
Entries for the Sprint and Marathon races will open on June 10 via the website australiansuptitles.com and anyone can enter, while all SUP Surfing divisions must qualify through their state titles.
Currently, all states are running state titles to confirm their teams to progress through to the Australian SUP Titles later in the year. This will then provide a pathway to the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships in 2025.
