STAND up paddleboarding (SUP) is a quickly growing sport which includes a variety of disciplines – with athletes involved in surf, long distance and technical events.

The NSW State SUP Titles were held last weekend in Port Stephens with events at One Mile Beach and Shoal Bay.

The competition saw some of SUPs big names competing to lock down their spots to compete at the Australian National SUP Titles.

The event saw plenty of visitors to the region and some great opportunities for locals to enjoy watching and photographing the event.

The event winners were:
O/40 Men’s Marathon SUP winner: Robin Hooton.
O/50 Men’s Marathon SUP winner: Mike Hayes.
O/40 Men’s Technical Race winner: Ev Green.
O/50 Men’s Technical Race winner: Chris Cross.
O/40 Men’s SUP Surfing winner: Marty Cole.
O/40 Women’s SUP Surfing winner: Rebecca Dunning.
O/50 Men’s SUP Surfing winner: Blair Moore.
O/50 Women’s SUP Surfing winner: Kerry Davenport.
O/60 Men’s SUP Surfing winner: William Ballard.
O/40 Women’s 10ft SUP Longboard winner: Rebecca Dunning.
O/50 Men 10ft Longboard SUP winner: Jason Barbour.

 

By Marian SAMPSON