BSUPA Race Nationals 2013 – VIDEO

Last weekend 12th/13th October, the BSUPA SUP Race Nationals was held in Kingsbridge, S.Devon hosted by Waterborn. The 5km race was also the qualifier for the ISA SUP World Championships to be held in Nicaragua in 2014. Despite it being a grey and drizzly weekend, the great venue and action packed racing more than made up for it! The start/finish was perfectly placed in front of the pub, and the first buoy turn right in the middle of town, making great viewing for spectators. All the top UK racers were there so the battle was on in both the 12’6″ and 14′ classes.  However to be in for a chance to qualify to go to the Worlds, racers had to compete in the 12’6″ class. The mens open 12’6″ had an incredibly close finish with just 2 seconds separating 1st and 2nd place.

5km race podium results and times below. How fast can you paddle 5km?!!

14′ class

Mens open

1. Ryan James  34.18
2. Paul Simmons  34.49
3. Damien Warner  36.49

Womens Open

1. Joanne Hamilton Vale  39.49

Mens Masters

1. Carl Thomas  37.07

Women Masters

1. Christine Anderson  42.23
2. Sarah Thornely  47.20

Mens Veterens

1. Simon Frost  37.11
2. Dave Grover  40.42

12’6″ class

Mens open

1. Ollie Shilston  35.37
2. Sonny Z Erdelyi  35.39
3. Tom Lowe  37.49

Womens Open

1. Marie Buchanan  39.14
2. Lindsay Frost  42.34
3. Janna Honscheid  43.34

Mens Masters

1. Rick Swan  39.29
2. Phil Elery  44.07

Womens Masters

1. Sonjs Harrow  50.52

Mens Veterens

1. Steve Williams  43.35
2. Carl Hobbs  46.17

Inflatable

1. Sam Ross  39.40
2. Gary Joliffe  41.09
3. Pete Morrison  44.55

Juniors

1. Loius Harrow