NZSUP inc campaigns on behalf of all paddleboarders in New Zealand on matters of safety, legislation and all other aspects of negotiation and liaison with other governing bodies. NZSUP organises the national race championships and teams for international events, and oversees SUP schools and instruction in New Zealand.
News & Updates
While we cower from the deluge down here in Aotearoa, the northern hemisphere is having a very interesting paddleboarding summer. The crazy hot conditions has been wreaking havoc with iSUPs, resulting in a whole bunch of brands having to recall their boards. More worryingly though, the number of rescues – and sadly, fatalities – is just off the charts. Check out this story; 100 rescues in 48 hours, on just one stretch of the Welsh coast.
Closer to home, we’ve recently had coroner’s report on the paddleboarding fatality at Wenderholme. The coroner’s findings were very clear – it all comes down to education. Understanding the conditions, having the right safety equipment for those conditions, and knowing how to use it.
Don’t assume that, because you’re experienced in other water activities, you’ll automatically know what’s best for SUP. It’s only when you understand what the risks are and what they look like, that
you can counter them. The first part of SUP safety is gaining this knowledge
So while we’re in the depths of winter, why not take the time to work through one of FREE online SUP SAFE courses, and make sure you’re up to speed on SUP safety gear and understanding the conditions? Check them out at supinstructors.nz
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/paddleboarding-warning-issued-after-100-24740717.amp?fbclid=IwAR1CTXTH…
Paddleboarding warning issued after 100 rescues in 48 hours on one stretch
www.walesonline.co.uk
Volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last 48 hours
2 days ago The free online safety courses can be found at www.supinstructors.nz
NZSUP has the honour to announce Aotearoa New Zealand’s Stand Up Paddle Board race team for the ISA World Stand UP and Paddle Board Championships in Puerto Rico 28th October-6th November. CongratulaBrianna Orams Orams, Fergus DuJoshua BilyardilMaddie McaseyMcasey and Rosara Davis. Now the hard work begins. The NZ team will be completed with the surfing NZ SUP surfing team members and paddle boarders. We look forward providing updates on their journey.
4 days ago Awesome team! You will all represent NZ well, have a great trip.
HUGE congrats Team. Train hard and do us proud!🤟🦾
That is sensational news – you guys must be so proud … I'm so pleased for Rosie with all her hard work – so cool.
Congrats team!
Congrats Josh and Rosie
How amazing Nicola Davis do you get to go with them! Sounds like an essential trip 👍 congrats to the team and good luck!
Huge congratulations everyone !!! So exciting Joshua and Rosie!! 💥 💪
Congratulations team on your hard earned selection 👏🏼👏🏼What an amazing experience you have in store!
Oh wow congrats to.you all. Looking forward to watching your experiences 😊 🌊
There stands the future of our sport. Well done team on your selection.
Congratulations! That’s so exciting 😁
Have fun Josh, Rosie & team!! What an awesome experience 😁
Best of luck you guys and congratulations!!
Well done team 👍😁what an exciting time ahead, you all deserve it 🤩👏
Congratulations to you all enjoy competing and representing NZ🙏👏
Since when did NZ change its name to Aotearoa NZ?
Did I miss something?
Very cool 😎
#supblacks #supaotearoa #blackblades #kiwisupstars #carribeanpirates #blazenblades
#ahjusthaveagoodtimeandsmashit
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Awesome!!!
Great to see a good turn out of stand up paddlers at the annual Foxton Loop race over the weekend, with contingents from Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Tokeroa and Northland supporting the local paddlers to make a decent fleet. It’s a fun 6k race on the river, and a great opportunity to paddle somewhere new. Loads of spot prizes too – at least half the paddling crew went away with goodies. Big thanks to Welly Paddlers for putting the event on, and maybe we can see a few more stand-up people joining in next year!
4 days ago Yes- great fun, and awesome to meet other SUPpers. I’m a 60yr old female ‘beginner’ & enjoyed it, so it’s for allcomers.👍
Thank you Bill Dawes for rallying around the SUP Community, and for the long distances you all travelled to get to Foxton. The webscorer settings have been altered so they now display where everyone came from. Just click on "view / print complete results" (near the top of the page) to see all the people, courses and times on the same page and scroll away. www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=286300 Thanks to all your efforts a 12 km SUP course will be included next year, as the complex 10 km course will be removed.
Was a lovely event!!
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While we cower from the deluge down here in Aotearoa, the northern hemisphere is having a very interesting paddleboarding summer. The crazy hot conditions has been wreaking havoc with iSUPs, resulting in a whole bunch of brands having to recall their boards. More worryingly though, the number of rescues – and sadly, fatalities – is just off the charts. Check out this story; 100 rescues in 48 hours, on just one stretch of the Welsh coast.
Closer to home, we’ve recently had coroner’s report on the paddleboarding fatality at Wenderholme. The coroner’s findings were very clear – it all comes down to education. Understanding the conditions, having the right safety equipment for those conditions, and knowing how to use it.
Don’t assume that, because you’re experienced in other water activities, you’ll automatically know what’s best for SUP. It’s only when you understand what the risks are and what they look like, that
you can counter them. The first part of SUP safety is gaining this knowledge
So while we’re in the depths of winter, why not take the time to work through one of FREE online SUP SAFE courses, and make sure you’re up to speed on SUP safety gear and understanding the conditions? Check them out at supinstructors.nz
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/paddleboarding-warning-issued-after-100-24740717.amp?fbclid=IwAR1CTXTH…
Paddleboarding warning issued after 100 rescues in 48 hours on one stretch
www.walesonline.co.uk
Volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last 48 hoursThe free online safety courses can be found at www.supinstructors.nz
NZSUP has the honour to announce Aotearoa New Zealand’s Stand Up Paddle Board race team for the ISA World Stand UP and Paddle Board Championships in Puerto Rico 28th October-6th November. CongratulaBrianna Orams Orams, Fergus DuJoshua BilyardilMaddie McaseyMcasey and Rosara Davis. Now the hard work begins. The NZ team will be completed with the surfing NZ SUP surfing team members and paddle boarders. We look forward providing updates on their journey.
Awesome team! You will all represent NZ well, have a great trip.
HUGE congrats Team. Train hard and do us proud!🤟🦾
That is sensational news – you guys must be so proud … I'm so pleased for Rosie with all her hard work – so cool.
Congrats team!
Congrats Josh and Rosie
How amazing Nicola Davis do you get to go with them! Sounds like an essential trip 👍 congrats to the team and good luck!
Huge congratulations everyone !!! So exciting Joshua and Rosie!! 💥 💪
Congratulations team on your hard earned selection 👏🏼👏🏼What an amazing experience you have in store!
Oh wow congrats to.you all. Looking forward to watching your experiences 😊 🌊
There stands the future of our sport. Well done team on your selection.
Congratulations! That’s so exciting 😁
Have fun Josh, Rosie & team!! What an awesome experience 😁
Best of luck you guys and congratulations!!
Well done team 👍😁what an exciting time ahead, you all deserve it 🤩👏
Congratulations to you all enjoy competing and representing NZ🙏👏
Since when did NZ change its name to Aotearoa NZ? Did I miss something?
Very cool 😎
#supblacks #supaotearoa #blackblades #kiwisupstars #carribeanpirates #blazenblades #ahjusthaveagoodtimeandsmashit ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡🧨
Awesome!!!
Great to see a good turn out of stand up paddlers at the annual Foxton Loop race over the weekend, with contingents from Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Tokeroa and Northland supporting the local paddlers to make a decent fleet. It’s a fun 6k race on the river, and a great opportunity to paddle somewhere new. Loads of spot prizes too – at least half the paddling crew went away with goodies. Big thanks to Welly Paddlers for putting the event on, and maybe we can see a few more stand-up people joining in next year!
Yes- great fun, and awesome to meet other SUPpers. I’m a 60yr old female ‘beginner’ & enjoyed it, so it’s for allcomers.👍
Thank you Bill Dawes for rallying around the SUP Community, and for the long distances you all travelled to get to Foxton. The webscorer settings have been altered so they now display where everyone came from. Just click on "view / print complete results" (near the top of the page) to see all the people, courses and times on the same page and scroll away. www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=286300 Thanks to all your efforts a 12 km SUP course will be included next year, as the complex 10 km course will be removed.
Was a lovely event!!
Upcoming Events
Riverside SUP Paddle
Whangarei Town Basin Quayside, Whangarei, NorthlandEvery Tuesday evening, right throughout the year, the Riverside Paddlers launch into the Whangarei basin and have a social paddle and fun race - usually from the main town basin
Stone Store Stand-Up
Kerikeri Basin 215 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, NorthlandEvery Thursday evening right throughout the year, from 5pm - 6.30pm, stand up paddleboarding enthusiasts from all over the Far North get together at the Kerikeri Basin (by the Stone
Riverside SUP Paddle
Whangarei Town Basin Quayside, Whangarei, NorthlandEvery Tuesday evening, right throughout the year, the Riverside Paddlers launch into the Whangarei basin and have a social paddle and fun race - usually from the main town basin
Riverside SUP Paddle
Whangarei Town Basin Quayside, Whangarei, NorthlandEvery Tuesday evening, right throughout the year, the Riverside Paddlers launch into the Whangarei basin and have a social paddle and fun race - usually from the main town basin
Takapuna Beach Winter Series
Takapuna Beach Takapuna Beach, Auckland, Auckland3.30pm start. Fun race, then the club bar/kitchen will be open afterwards. Long course 6-8km, short course 3-5km and also shorter kids race. Something for everyone and every ability, and
Riverside SUP Paddle
Whangarei Town Basin Quayside, Whangarei, NorthlandEvery Tuesday evening, right throughout the year, the Riverside Paddlers launch into the Whangarei basin and have a social paddle and fun race - usually from the main town basin
