Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Hey SUPers,
Please find below details for the SUP Vic Titles to be held at Torquay on the 22nd of January.
They have designed a great new format so everyone can get out there and have a go. If you aren't super keen on serious competition then you can still get involved by entering the mens or womens surf introductory divisions. This will be a more casual setup. Otherwise if you want to mix it with the best then the Open divisions are for you. An open water distance race will also take place at 8am that morning. As always it will be a great event and the perfect excuse to get out of Melbourne.
If you have any questions please let me know or don't be afraid to give Surfing Victoria a call.
You can reach Surfing Vic on 0352 61 2907.
Please find below details for the SUP Vic Titles to be held at Torquay on the 22nd of January.
They have designed a great new format so everyone can get out there and have a go. If you aren't super keen on serious competition then you can still get involved by entering the mens or womens surf introductory divisions. This will be a more casual setup. Otherwise if you want to mix it with the best then the Open divisions are for you. An open water distance race will also take place at 8am that morning. As always it will be a great event and the perfect excuse to get out of Melbourne.
If you have any questions please let me know or don't be afraid to give Surfing Victoria a call.
You can reach Surfing Vic on 0352 61 2907.
2011 Rola Victorian SUP Titles
Supported by VB
Supported by VB
Jan 22nd Pt Danger (Cosy Corner) Torquay
Race Divisions: $33 per division
1st Place Bells to Torquay Race wins $200 plus place product prizes.
Bells to Torquay: Jan Juc to Torquay:
Open Men Open Women
Open Men Under 12’6”
Surf Divisions: $33 per division
Open Men & Open Women - Open surf divisions are run under a heat & elimination format.
Open Men surf introductory expression session format
Over 35 Men surf introductory expression session format
Open Women surf introductory expression session format
Over 35 Women surf introductory expression session format
Surf Division Winners will receive a trophy and top 4 receive prizes
Please note:
Open men’s race depart Bells Beach 8.00am
Open women race depart Jan Juc (main car park) 8.30am
Surf events begin at 10.00am
To Enter go to: https://www.surfingviconline.com.au/apply-event-p.php?id=241
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Surfers Walking On Water At Cosy Corner!
Rich Bartle of Strapper Surf has a passion for Stand Up Paddling, his key objectives were to promote SUP safety, engage with the local community, and let people demo the latest 2011 boards from Paddle Surf Hawaii and Naish International - 2 of the biggest players in the market.
The tents went up under cobalt blue skies as a gentle on shore drifted over the sand. Van loads of demo boards ranging from 14ft dedicated carbon fibre race boards to the latest 7’8 short board SUPs designed to tear the lip right off the top of the wave were ferried to the beach.
The crowd gathered in anticipation as they had seen the 2011 models in magazines and on the web, but now was the opportunity to actually get your hands on the real deal. The variety of people attending was amazing; short boarders, longboarders, stand up paddlers, mums, dads and kids. They all had beaming smiles ready and eager to get their hands on a board and a paddle.
Everyone was asked to register as safety was at the top of the agenda, and the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club was onboard to assist with RIB supervision of the event. Each participant was provided with either a yellow “Play It Safe By The Water” rash vest for those who were more experience or a blue rash vest for new comers to the sport. To further enhance safety, Surf Session Surf Coaching provided all new comers with a free lesson giving them a solid grounding in both paddling skills and etiquette in the water.
Cam Lamperd and Matt Lumley from Surf Sessions ran 4 group lessons on the afternoon and were stoked to see how many people wanted to learn and how keen they were on the sport. Cam said “After each lesson I told each group to catch 1 or 2 waves and then head to the beach” however each time Cam, Matt and the rest of the coaches had to round up the group and drag them back to beach as they were having way too much fun.
The hard core competition boys were checking out and comparing board against board, rocker against rocker and there was lots of talk about concaves, outlines, volume and the like. Everyone was searching for that new weapon that might give them an edge and they had a smorgasbord to choose from.
DJ, Cam, Roscoe and Talon did a fantastic job of keeping hunger at bay with a constant supply of smoking hot snags sizzling on the BBQ, and ice cold drinks in the esky. Wave after wave of famished stand up paddlers emerged from the surf and descended upon them until they finally ran out of food at 3.30pm.
The Strapper event was an outstanding example of the SUP spirit, lots of families attended with mum and the kids all having a go, not just sitting on the sand. If you measure the success of a event by how happy crew are at the end of the day, then the Cheshire car smiles in the car park meant this was all time.
The tents went up under cobalt blue skies as a gentle on shore drifted over the sand. Van loads of demo boards ranging from 14ft dedicated carbon fibre race boards to the latest 7’8 short board SUPs designed to tear the lip right off the top of the wave were ferried to the beach.
The crowd gathered in anticipation as they had seen the 2011 models in magazines and on the web, but now was the opportunity to actually get your hands on the real deal. The variety of people attending was amazing; short boarders, longboarders, stand up paddlers, mums, dads and kids. They all had beaming smiles ready and eager to get their hands on a board and a paddle.
Everyone was asked to register as safety was at the top of the agenda, and the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club was onboard to assist with RIB supervision of the event. Each participant was provided with either a yellow “Play It Safe By The Water” rash vest for those who were more experience or a blue rash vest for new comers to the sport. To further enhance safety, Surf Session Surf Coaching provided all new comers with a free lesson giving them a solid grounding in both paddling skills and etiquette in the water.
Cam Lamperd and Matt Lumley from Surf Sessions ran 4 group lessons on the afternoon and were stoked to see how many people wanted to learn and how keen they were on the sport. Cam said “After each lesson I told each group to catch 1 or 2 waves and then head to the beach” however each time Cam, Matt and the rest of the coaches had to round up the group and drag them back to beach as they were having way too much fun.
The hard core competition boys were checking out and comparing board against board, rocker against rocker and there was lots of talk about concaves, outlines, volume and the like. Everyone was searching for that new weapon that might give them an edge and they had a smorgasbord to choose from.
DJ, Cam, Roscoe and Talon did a fantastic job of keeping hunger at bay with a constant supply of smoking hot snags sizzling on the BBQ, and ice cold drinks in the esky. Wave after wave of famished stand up paddlers emerged from the surf and descended upon them until they finally ran out of food at 3.30pm.
The Strapper event was an outstanding example of the SUP spirit, lots of families attended with mum and the kids all having a go, not just sitting on the sand. If you measure the success of a event by how happy crew are at the end of the day, then the Cheshire car smiles in the car park meant this was all time.
Phill and Kristiana Page
Sea Me Surf Photography.
Simon riding the new 12' 6" Catalina from Naish
Cam testing the Naish AST Javalin
Photos by Phill Page & Dave PetersonMonday, November 8, 2010
SUP Demo Day - Change of Location
Hello Everyone ,
New venue location poster.
STRAPPER SURF are inviting everyone along for a stand up paddle afternoon at Cosy Corner Torquay near Point Danger.
We have received an amazing response to the Strapper Surf Demo Day on Sat 20th Nov.It's shaping up to be the biggest gathering of SUP guy's & girl's along the Surfcoast!
IMPORTANT UPDATE - We have had to change the venue to COSY CORNER / TORQUAY located near Point Danger. Can you please help us by letting everyone know of this change.The sand bank has been working lately with some fun waves for every level.
Here's a pic i took from early today , no swell but perfect.
New venue location poster.
Another shot from Cosy !
STRAPPER SURF are inviting everyone along for a stand up paddle afternoon at Cosy Corner Torquay near Point Danger. WHEN Sat 20th November (weekend before Merimbula / Corona)
TIME 12.30 BBQ lunch run by SUP VIC
Start demo 1.30pm till 5pm
BRANDS All new 2011 products from Paddle Surf Hawaii , Naish and Quickblade paddles.
ADVICE Naish /Strapper team rider Matt Lumley will be there along with Cameron Lamperd from Surf Sessions to assist with any tuition and advice on the day. Andrew or Jason from PSH & Aidan from Naish will be available for any questions you may have with boards and Paddles.
WOMENS NATIONAL CHAMP
1st National Womens Stand up Paddle Champion Emma Webb will also be there enjoying some waves on the day!
REGISTER YOUR NAME
Please reply by email to Richard@strapper.com.au your interest ASAP.Further updates will be sent out to everyone registered closer to the day.
Contact Rich Ph :03 52 612312
Hope to see you there.Rich
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Strapper SUP Demo day
STRAPPER SURF are inviting everyone along for a Stand Up Paddle afternoon at Point Roadknight just past Anglesea. WHEN- Sat 20th November (Weekend before Merimbula/Corona)
TIME-12.30 (Lunch) BBQ run by SUP VICTORIA - Start 1.30pm - 5.00pm.
BRANDS- All new 2011 products from Paddle Surf Hawaii , Naish & Quickblade.
ADVICE- Naish/Strapper Team Rider Matt Lumley will be there along with Cameron Lamperd from Surf Sessions to assist with any tuition and advice on the day. Andrew or Jason from PSH & Aidan from Naish will be available for any questions you may have with Boards & Paddles.
WOMENS NATIONAL CHAMP-1st National Womens Stand up Paddle Champion Emma Web will also be there enjoying some waves on the day.
Please reply by email to Richard@strapper.com.au to register your interest ASAP . Further updates will be sent out to those who have registered closer to the day.
Contact Rich - Ph:03 52 612312
Hope to see you there Rich.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Noosa Festival of Surfing 2010
Starting thursday 1st round of the Stand Up Pro at First Point Noosa. This year is the biggest gathering with over 60 competitors entries from around the globe. Local rippers Matt Lumley, Kristi Page, Paul Cousins, Brad and Wes Mitchell will all be sharing the uncrowded point during their heats. Rich will be there and will do a post event follow up with heaps of pics of all the action in Noosa!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Strapper Stand Up Paddle Surfing
Hi Everyone ,
Welcome to our new Strapper Surf SUP Blog page.
Here is where you can find all the latest news , product photo’s and events associated to Stand up paddle surfing.
Please contact me direct with any questions you may have.
Rich – Ph 03 52 648522
Welcome to our new Strapper Surf SUP Blog page.
Here is where you can find all the latest news , product photo’s and events associated to Stand up paddle surfing.
Please contact me direct with any questions you may have.
Rich – Ph 03 52 648522
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