British Stand Up Paddle Association

BSUPA Trainer/Examiner Opportunity

TEACHING THE INSTRUCTORS OF TOMORROW 

BSUPA are entering another busy season for SUP. We have seen a steady growth in Schools, instructors and courses throughout the last 11 years with our schools network standing at almost 70 recognised centres and over 2000 instructors which is fantastic. 

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BSUPA COACHING COURSE

BSUPA Coaching course 21st May 2019

Have you been teaching sup for a while, are you an expert in your field? Waves, racing, distance, touring. Why not become a BSUPA Advanced Coach and step up to joining intermediate and advanced skills as the sport progresses and evolves in all directions.

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Kitesurf & SUP instructors needed

Any BKSA or IKO qualified kite instructors and/or BSUPA SUP instructors looking for work? Please get in touch. Ideally you would be local to Brighton or Worthing and have your own transport. We are looking for friendly, professional, punctual instructors, who love to teach kitesurfing and SUP. We have work available for you immediately.

Contact: [email protected]

Phone: 07598 668574

Kik Plastic UK cycle challenge

Kiko Matthews, 38, who broke the female solo trans-Atlantic rowing record last year, is now aiming to cycle 7200km of Great British coastline, joining over 70 beach cleans as she goes.

Setting off from London on May 5th, she will cycle approximately 60 miles a day for 3 months, around the entire coast of the UK and the northern part of Ireland, stopping and helping clean beaches at least once a day. “I want to use this challenge to work with local communities to develop existing beach cleans and support existing organisers or use it as an opportunity for someone to start a regular beach cleaning group. I am working with individuals and existing organisations such as the Marine Conservation Society, Keep Britain Tidy, the RNLI and British Kitesurfing Association, to help me organise as many of the clean ups as possible. However, it’s also a great opportunity for someone else to set something up and get schools and local business involved. Beach cleaning isn’t just about cleaning up a beach and the environment. It brings communities together and is a great excuse to get outside, connect with nature and get some fresh air”

Keeping in line with the women focus, Kiko will also be looking for women to join the cycle, and whilst she isn’t saying no to men joining, she hopes that the challenge will encourage more women to dust off their bikes and helmets to come out and join her.

People can sign up to sponsor or take part in a beach clean, run a beach clean, cycle, or follow the Kik Plastic journey, all via the website www.kikomatthews.com/kik-plastic or on social media at @kikomatthews and @kikplastic

Women in SUP: SUP Instructors Workshop

SUP Instructors Workshop for Women

We are so excited about our BSUPA Women SUP Instructors Workshop and the final arrangements are coming together well.

“This BSUPA Women SUP Instructors Workshop on April 21st in Essex is suitable for all levels of Instructor. Even those who are inexperienced or still working through their shadowing hours will learn a lot and make new friends. The atmosphere will be one of participation, sharing and helping each other.  For full details and to book, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsupa-women-in-sup-instructors-workshop-tickets-43710033888?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

 

New TV documentary is looking for people involved in the watersports industry about to change their lives

Documentary call for sea lovers

Pi productions (involved with programmes such as masterchef and grand designs) has been in touch with BSUPA in the search for couple or families planning to quit the urban rat race lifestyle for a better life.
“Wether its moving to the coast to run a boating business, setting up a surf school by the sea or opening up a diving centre in a bustling new town – they want to hear your story”

Click on the link above for more details

2016 BSUPA SUP SURF SERIES

British Stand Up Paddleboard Association, are pleased to announce dates for this years 2016 Sup Surf Series.

 

The three venues will make up the points series starting at Putsborough, on to Gwithian, before culminating at the BSUPA National Sup Surf Championships Finals at Watergate Bay.

 

Dates and venues will be as follows:

April 16th/17th – Putsborough, North Devon

June 4th/5th – Gwithian, Cornwall

October 1st/2nd – Watergate Bay, Cornwall

 

“It’s great to be able to put together a Sup Surf Points Series for the coming year. It is positive for the development of this side of the sport here in the U.K, and I would like to thank both Marc and Jason for their time and commitment to assist with its creation.” Commented Richard Marsh, Events Director of BSUPA.

 

He added, “Over the past few years we have created a every successful National Championships at Watergate Bay, but I know many of the competitors would like to see more Sup Surf events on the calendar. This year we have had individuals express interest in developing events of their own, in which we can now create this series. Richard Marsh continued by saying “Three events, three very different locations will also create more rounded champions across each of the main divisions and will undoubtedly assist with generating strength in individuals representing this country at International competition’s such as the I.S.A Stand Up Paddle Board World Championships.

 

More information such as, divisions, rules, entry fee’s etc will be available on the BSUPA website by end of February.

 

For more information on the individual events please contact the following:

Puttsborough – Marc Hambridge: [email protected]

Gwithian – Jason Sawyer: [email protected]

Watergate Bay – Richard Marsh: [email protected]

Round Hayling Island Challenge

The Round Hayling Challenge; 25th March 2016

Hosted at the Hayling Island Sailing Club

Disciplines include SUP, Windsurfing and Outrigger Canoes.

Competitors can choose to complete a 4mile challenge, 9mile challenge or the full 14mile Round Hayling Island course.  There is a course to suit all abilities and SUPs will be available to hire.

Every competitor will recieve a free t-shirt and goody bag from the SUP Company.  More information can be found at http://hayling.sailracer.org