{"id":2530,"date":"2015-05-06T14:38:44","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T20:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isaworlds.com\/sup\/2015\/?p=2530"},"modified":"2015-05-06T17:10:42","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T23:10:42","slug":"10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-isa-world-standup-paddle-and-paddleboard-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isaworlds.com\/sup\/2015\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-isa-world-standup-paddle-and-paddleboard-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fourth annual ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will take place May 10th<\/sup> to May 17th<\/sup>, 2015 in Sayulita, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In this fourth edition of the ISA World Championship, the best men and women from around the world will gather in Mexico to determine the Individual Gold Medalists in SUP Racing, Paddleboard Racing, SUP Surfing and the coveted World Team Champion Trophy.<\/p>\n

\"Fernando
Fernando Stalla, Member of Team Mexico, SUP surfing at his home break of Sayulita, Mexico. Photo: Ed Dorsett\/Wicked Fotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The 10 things you need to know about the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship are:<\/p>\n

1. The Event
\n<\/strong>The ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will gather the world\u2019s best SUP Racers, SUP Surfers, and Paddleboarders to compete in an International Teams competition.<\/p>\n

It is an \u201cOlympic Style\u201d event \u2013 teams compete for medals and the honor of representing their countries. The excellence of competition reaches its highest level as each participant defends his or her country\u2019s flag.<\/p>\n

2. The Venue
\n<\/strong>Sayulita is a quaint, coastal village about 25 miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, with a population of approximately 5,000.<\/p>\n

Summer temperatures in Sayulita average 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with high humidity and chances of rain.<\/p>\n

Punta Sayulita is a rock\/reef bottom break that is fed sand by a river-mouth, offering up right and left waves to surf.<\/p>\n

3. The Competition
\n<\/strong>The ISA WSUPPC is an annual competition that will visit Mexico for the first time, and will feature defending Gold Medalists and up-and-coming athletes from around the world.<\/p>\n

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Lina Augaitis will compete for Team Canada, defending her Gold Medal in the SUP Distance Race. Photo: ISA\/Rommel Gonzales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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4. The History
\n<\/strong>The ISA is Surfing\u2019s World Governing Authority as recognized by the International Olympic Committee since 1995. The ISA first held the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in 2012, in Miraflores, Peru and again in 2013.<\/p>\n

During the 2014 ISA WSUPPC that took place in Granada and La Boquita, Nicaragua, the Australian Team won 11 Individual Medals and the Team Relay Gold Medal, awarding them the overall World Team Championship for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n

5. The Mission
\n<\/strong>The ISA\u2019s mission is to develop Surfing and SUP globally. The 2015 edition of the World Championship was brought to Mexico to further develop the sport in the country. The ISA\u2019s mission is fulfilled through annual World Championships, membership development, educational programs, scholarship distribution and working towards Surfing and SUP\u2019s inclusion in the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

\"Tahiti\u2019s
Tahiti\u2019s Poenaiki Raioha will return to the 2015 ISA WSUPPC to defend his 2014 Gold Medal in SUP Surfing. Photo: ISA\/Michael Tweddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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6. The Numbers<\/strong>
\nMore than 300 SUP Surfers, SUP Racers, Paddleboarders and Team Officials from 27 countries will participate in the event. It will feature the following divisions with the maximum number of competitors per country in parenthesis:<\/p>\n

SUP Surfing: Men (2), Woman (1)
\nSUP Racing Technical: Men (2), Woman (1)
\nSUP Racing Distance: Men (2), Woman (1)
\nPaddleboard Racing Technical and Distance: Men (2), Women (2)
\nPaddle Team Relay: (4 athletes per team)
\nSUP Racing: Man (1), Woman (1)
\nPaddleboard: Man (1), Woman (1)<\/p>\n

7. The Schedule
\n<\/strong>The ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship Opening Ceremony will officially take place on May 10th, 2015 in Sayulita, Mexico, with the Parade of the Nations and the Sands of the World Ceremony.<\/p>\n

The Parade of Nations is a colorful and energy-filled event, complete with teams chanting, flags waving and locals cheering who come out to watch the celebration.<\/p>\n

The Sands of the World Ceremony symbolizes the true fraternal spirit that bonds all members of the global surfing tribe. The union of the countries in this Ceremony is symbolized through the mixing of the sands from the shores of all participating International Delegations, showcasing the ISA\u2019s desire for a better and peaceful world.<\/p>\n

Full Schedule Below (Subject to change according to local conditions):<\/p>\n

Friday, May 8th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>Press Conference 11am<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 10th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>Opening Ceremony 5pm<\/p>\n

Monday, May 11th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>First Day of Competition \u2013 <\/strong>SUP Surfing<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 12th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>Long Distance Women Finals (SUP and Paddleboard)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 13th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>Long Distance Men Finals (SUP and Paddleboard)<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 14th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>SUP Surfing<\/p>\n

Friday, May 15th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>Technical Race Qualifying<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16th
\n<\/sup><\/strong>SUP Surfing Finals & Team Relay<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17
\n<\/strong>Technical Race Finals
\nTeam Relay Finals
\nClosing Ceremony<\/p>\n

8. The Expectation
\n<\/strong>Traditional SUP and Paddleboard powerhouse teams like Australia, USA, France and Brazil have confirmed their participation in the World Championship.<\/p>\n

In addition, new teams will have a presence including Hawaii, Holland and the US Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

9. The Growth
\n<\/strong>The ISA WSUPPC has witnessed explosive growth since the inaugural event in 2012. This World Championship has nearly tripled from 105 to more than 300 participants and grown from 17 to 27 countries.<\/p>\n

10. Past Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

2014 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall Team Champion \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Poenaiki Raioha (TAH)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Emmy Merrill (USA)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Casper Steinfath (DEN)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Shakira Westdorp (AUS)<\/p>\n

Team Relay \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Rhys Burrows (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Titouan Puyo (FRA)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Lina Augaitis (CAN)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Rhys Burrows (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n

2013 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall Team Champion \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Sean Poynter (USA)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Nicole Pacelli (BRA)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Casper Steinfath (DEN)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Angela Jackson (AUS)<\/p>\n

Team Relay \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Lincoln Dews (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Jamie Mitchell (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Angela Jackson (AUS)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Brad Gaul (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n

2012 ISA WSUPPC Gold Medalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall Team Champion \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Antoine Delpero (FRA)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Surfing \u2013 Emmy Merrill (USA)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Travis Grant (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Technical Race \u2013 Brandi Baksic (USA)<\/p>\n

Team Relay \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Brad Gaul (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Technical Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Jamie Mitchell (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s SUP Long Distance Race \u2013 Brandi Baksic (AUS)<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Brad Gaul (AUS)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Paddleboard Distance Race \u2013 Jordan Mercer (AUS)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The fourth annual ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will take place May 10th to May 17th, 2015 in Sayulita, Mexico. In this fourth edition of the ISA World Championship, the best men and women from around the world will gather in Mexico to determine the Individual Gold Medalists in SUP Racing, Paddleboard Racing, …
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