Beyond SUP @ West Bay

The Beyond SUP at West Bay is a welcoming event aimed at a wide range of paddlers from beginner through to intermediate ability through to experienced racers.

Half the entrants will take part in the “leisure” category and depending on the weather conditions, the course could be challenging. 

We ask that those entering have adequate paddling ability, but as long as you can finish if your entering the Leisure category is ok with us.

Please take the time to read all the event information below and enter the correct event for your ability

 

EVENT

You can choose to enter one of two categories.

Race

or

Leisure

Race

Very simply the race event is aimed at experianced paddlers who will compete in the following categories, where prizes will be awarded for first Male and Female past the post.

 Senior 1 - 18 -30 yrs 

• Senior 2 - 31 - 40 yrs 

• Veteran: 41 - 49 yrs 

• Super Veteran: 50 - 59 yrs 

• Ultra Veteran:60 + yrs

If there are not enough entrants in each category, the categories will be expanded

(You can’t race with just one), but you will still get your prizes.

 

Leisure

This is a fun event aimed at anyone who wants to paddle with lots of other people, for fun, timings will still be given but no individual winners.

We will however look to have spot prizes, and everyone will get a medal.

 

PRIZE GIVING

We will try and run prize giving earlier, however this is dependent on all paddlers finishing.  

We would encourage everyone if possible, to stay for prize giving to show support to all those who have completed the challenge, particularly if you will be on the podium.

 

Competitive races at 1130

Casual and Children’s at 1400

 

Location

Directions

West Bay is located 2 miles South of Bridport in Dorset

From the East follow the M3, M27 and A35, journey times from the M25 are in the region of 2 – 2.5 hours.

From the West follow the M5 and then the A30 onto the A35, Journey times from Exeter are about 1 Hour.
From the North follow the M5 till Taunton and then the A358 to chard, From Taunton is approx an hour.

PARKING IS ALWAYS OPEN

Sat navigation post code for West Bay is DT6 4EZ. (Various parking is available throughout West Bay),

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 0800
Follow the signs to registration and sign your name to collect your race number.


EVENT RACES COMMENCE AT 0930