Bay 6k results

Written by matt on Sunday 30 May 2010

Fridays Bay 6k SUP race was a successful little event with 7 competitors entering the downwind run from Knab rock to Slip bridge Swansea.

5 of the 7 were on 12’6 or below boards, 2 people raced on unlimited class 12’6 and over including Chris ‘Guts’ Griffiths on a 14 ft Surftech and Ian Richards on a K15 Starboard.

The race went well with Richard Morton currently leading the distance BSUPA series taking an early lead and held onto it for non pressured finish.The unlimited class started 40 second after the first horn and ‘Guts’ was quick to regain time and distance finishing 2nd .Ian on his Monster K15 cruised in for 3rd.

Thanks to everyone who entered and stayed for the BBQ. A big thankyou to my misses Abi, Kim, Steve and Tim for getting things sorted beachside and taking times. Roll on the next Bay 6k

Please see results below

1st Richard Morton Starboard 12’6 pin – 45.43

2nd Chris ‘Guts’ Griffiths 14ft Surtech- 46.58

3rd Ian Richards K15 Starboard- 47.42

4rd Connor Griffiths 12’6 Imagine- 52.16

5th Mike Waterton 12’6 Jimmy Lewis Albatross- 54.35

6th Richard Downe 12’6 Starboard- 55.52

7th Jerone Rogers 10’5 Starboard- 58.32

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Swansea bay 6k SUP race

Written by matt on Thursday 27 May 2010

The Swansea bay 6k Stand up paddleboard race takes place tomorrow at 6.30pm from Knab rock Mumbles.Be sure to be there early to allow time getting your equipment ready and understanding the route.SUP Gower will be safety boating the race from its Zapcat inflatable.We can help you get your kit back to mumbles , and im sure their will be lifts available.

The route

There will be a Beach BBQ  & beers at the other side of the bay to welcome paddlers back to shore- We will be asking for donations to cover BBQ, beers, Petrol & Prizes (10GBP has been suggested)

Prizes will depend on how many people enter, we obviously want to cover our costs but realise some people like the competitive nature of SUP racing.We will offer board rental for 10GBP for the race.

call 07799 062447 for details

Many Thanks- see you there – MATT