Mens Open Surf
1st Andre Le Geyt
2nd Jim Richardson
3rd Arron Rowe
4th Titou Minster

Womens Open Surf
1st Maria Buchanan
2nd Abigal Barker Smith
3rd Kath Jones
4th Mi Richardson

Jnr Boys Surf
1st Arron Rowe
2nd Ollie Laddiman
3rd Louie Harrow

Jnr Girls Surf
1st Holly Basset

Battle of the Paddle – Men’s 12’6″ Class
1st Charlie Grey
2nd Ryan James
3rd Oliver Shilton

Battle of the Paddle – Mens 14′ Class
1st Matt Smilt
2nd Andrew Peterson
3rd Tim Rowe

Battle of the Paddle – Women
1st Maria Buchanan
2nd Lizzie Bird

Rapanui Wave Expression Session
1st Gareth Grant
2nd Matt Thomas
3rd Will Rogers
4th Jim Richardson

2012 Watergate Bay Waterman
Andre le Geyt

For more info check ipaddle board

Watergate Bay, located on Cornwall’s North Shore with its dramatic towering coastline and natural amphitheater shape is the perfect location for a championships of this nature.

Now in its fourth year, this grass roots event has now grown into a national championship and for this year, titles gained, will go towards GB Team selection for next year’s ISA Worlds to be held in Peru.

Over the course of the two days of competition, men, women and juniors will compete in both stand up surf and open water racing. In addition to the main competition the men will do battle for the additional title of Watergate Bay Waterman, awarded for the male competitor with the highest combined score from the weekend’s competitions.

What is SUP? In simple terms it is a cross between canoeing and surfing. The rider, stands-up on a large style of surfboard, and use a single bladed paddle, to propel himself or herself down the wave or through the water. The paddle can be also used to turn or steer. As the sport evolves so has the equipment. Boards can now range from around 8ft in length for serious SUP Surfers up to 17ft in length for open water, distance racing.

Find out more about competition visit iPaddleBoard.co.uk

October 15th/16th 2011. Cornwall at it’s finest.

Extreme Academy 2011 BSUPA National Championships,Watergate Bay, Cornwall from BSUPA on Vimeo.

Enjoy the highlights from a great weekend of competition and standup paddle boarding.

Here is what Rich has to say on the BSUPA event

“With an ever increasing participation both socially and competitive in paddleboarding, I am pleased to continue our association with Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay to stage the U.K’s premier competition featuring both wave and distance racing. Over the weekend of 15th and 16th October 2011, BUSPA will be staging Men and Women’s Open Wave Competition along with Men and Women’s Unlimited and Stock 12’6” Distance Race.

Saturday night will see our very own Phoenix Night, offering a chance to hang out, socialize and talk about the wave that got away! On the beach there will be a selection of stands featuring goodies and toys from our event sponsors and suppliers.

If the above provides too much for you, escape into the comfort of Beach Hut and loss yourself in one of their legendary Extreme Hot Chocolates.

Look forward to seeing you all on the water.
Aloha
Rich M”

For those of you who have not attended a BSUPA event at this premier surfing venue the Airhead team recommend you put it in you diary. Check out iPaddleBoard

Richard Marsh & the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay are pleased to announce the dates of this years SUP competition which will be held on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2011

Watergate Bay located on Cornwall’s north shore once again offers a fantastic backdrop to what is becoming the country’s premier standup paddleboard competition.

The format for this years competition (subject to weather conditions will be Mens & Women’s Wave Competition on the Saturday and Combined Distance Race on the Sunday

Dont miss out on a great weekend, put it in your diary today!

Contact Richard Marsh for more information

More details to follow