Is This the Future of Race Events? - The English Riviera Championships - with Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely
In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay, UK, kicking off September 27th, 28th and 29th.You can watch this episode on YouTube HEREBuilding on the huge recreational growth of the sport, this event is designed as an opportunity to introduce first time and new paddlers to racing while also showcasing the top level distance and technical events and athletes.The event reintroduces the much loved (and missed) one design racing, features SUP sprints in the stunning and sheltered harbour, as well as a platform for the exciting and entertaining SUP Polo.The SUPER Championships also serve as a 'SUP Expo' with all leading SUP and accessory brands present, with experts and advice on hand whatever your level or need.**And if you're coming from Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can enter for free**With Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely, we discuss this exciting opportunity for converting leisure paddlers towards different flavours of the sport, with the intention to build their current casual pastime into a lifelong commitment rather than a just post-covid fashion.The Super Championships website is hereConnect with the Championships on :FacebookInstagramKeep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything HereAfter 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good. Everything must go at a knockdown 50% off, using Code HUTCH50 Hutch 50Starboard - Our Lead Show SponsorWe want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast Whether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of...