Races & Training

This page will bring you training and racing tips. Upcoming races and reports of events.

CLUB RACES

Sunshine Coast Boardsports Triseries  

A highlight of the Queensland SUP race calendar is the Triseries, made up of the three classic SUP races run by our Queensland clubs. Friendly rivalry between the clubs for the Triseries Club trophy spurs on participation in the long and short courses. But the real battles happen out on the water with the race for line honours and age category winners. 

This year we proudly partner with Paddle Queensland , supported by our major sponsor, Sushine Coast Board Sports. With our SUP clubs now under Paddle Qustralia, the Triseries is a pathway for serious SUP paddlers to work towards state and national representation.

2025 BrisSUP Club Race Calendar below.

(Updated 18/01/2025)

(**Calendar subject to change, check BrisSUP Facebook for event details). Full calendar of club social, races and events run by other organisations on our Home Page.

The BrisSUP Race Series each year features two forms of racing: Distance and BOP. During the year there are 3 or 4 distance and 3 or 4 BOPs with the results from each race added up towards end-of-year club champions medal presentations. While we have some serious racers battling it out, members of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to give it a go. Challenge yourself for a PB!

The BOP - Battle of the Paddle. The BOP takes the form of a short course race where paddlers battle it out around a short course of 4-5 buoys. These are also known as Technical races, because they require skill and balance to do the tight turns around the buoys, especially when many paddlers are turning together. There are usually three races in each BOP event (separate male and female). 

Distance races - The club distance races usually offer a long course of 6-8km and a shorter course of 3-4km to cater for all our members. All race courses are dependent on the tides, wind and weather conditions onthe day.

Races with other clubs and associations

Paddle Queensland Event schedule 
Paddle Queensland has the marathon series and Ocean Racing series that run throughout the year. Distances from 5km - 15+Km

The Triseries

The Triseries consists of three races. Points are awarded for places in each race and at the final race of the year the Triseries champons are awarded.

• The Clearwater Classic at Elliott Heads (Bundaberg) organised by the 4670 SUP Club. A 10km flatwater river race (usually in August)
• Race the Bay at Moolooaba organised by the Sunshice Coast SUP Club. A challenging ocean race.
• The Coochie Classic organised by BrisSUP (usually Sept./October). Long course (8km) takes you around Coochiemudlo Island at Victoria Point. Short course to the island ferry terminal and back (4km).

EVENT REPORTS