The Italia Surf Expo
World SUP Challenge has fast become an athletes' favorite, as we saw
the culmination of the European Cup in 2014 and crowned both European
Cup and Championship Titles, but also saw a celebration of beach culture
like no other.
Santa Severa Beach
in the Commune of Santa Marinella on the outskirts of Rome is a
magnificent beach is unmistakeable with its 9th Century Castle that sits
behind it and known as one of the most popular beaches in Rome. As such
it is the perfect location to host this magnificent Surf Expo, on the
beach and the final stop of the European Cup, as a selection of the
World's and Europe's finest paddlers will step up to do battle at this
final European stop of the season.
Opening on the 24th
July, Saturday will see the long distance course race, with open racing,
clinics, youth events and demos throughout the day to provide something
for everyone. Then Sunday will see the World Series Sprints close
proceedings as Event and European Cup Champions are crowned. Let's also
not forget the non stop beach party, with stage and music rocking
througout the weekend as the Italians celebrate the summer, SUP and the
unique beach vibe.
Entries are still
open at the Online pre-registration page, but will also be open on site
on Friday 24th July, so make sure to put your name down for a weekend to
remember. For those of you who can't make it, stay tuned for build up,
live updates and highlights from this unique event and the culmination
of the 2015 European Cup at www.watermanleague.com
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While Final and
complete details of the event are to be released early next week, the
Brazilian Open of Stand Up Paddling will bring together World Series
Racing with World Tour Surfing across two locations, for an event to
remember as history is made in the region of Sao Paolo.
The racing to take
place in the heart of the CIty of Sao Paolo, allowing the Waterman
League to bring 'Surfing to the City' this year, the opportunity will
open the doors to a major market in Sao Paolo and provide the
opportunity to a massive audience to participate and take in this
prestigious World Championship stop on the 2015 Stand Up World Series.
The Racing component of the event will take place from the 14th - 16th
August, with official details to be released now at the beginning of
next week.
Meanwhile, the Stand
Up World Tour will return to its home in Brazil, Ubatuba, and its
magnificent Itamambuca Beach from the 18th - 23rd August, as stop number
3 will get underway in prime swell season.
Full details and official information surrounding all aspects of the event is set for release early next week at www.watermanleague.com and across all channels - stay tuned.
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Japan will open
September's events with the spectacular Victoria Cup Hayama Pro, to take
place from the 4th - 6th September 2015 in Hayama Harbor in the
presinct of Kanagawa. Just 45 minutes from Tokyyo, this central location
will provide a high profile next step for the World Series in Japan, as
the sport continues to grow exponentially in the country and excitement
mounts surrounding what will be an epic event.
As stop #3 of the
2015 Stand Up World Series, the Victoria Cup Hayama Pro Japan will
provide the midway point of the Series and an interesting indication of
the major players in the 2015 World Title Race.
Get your entry in
early and make sure to stay tuned for the build up, live updates and
highlights from what will be a groundbreaking second year in Japan at www.watermanleague.com
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The 2015 US Open of
Stand up Paddling at Huntington Beach will provide the most
comprehensive global showcase for the sport of Stand Up Paddling,
featuring World Tour Surfing, World Series Racing, Amateur and Youth
Racing, but also unique 'Waterman' events to challenge casual
enthusiasts right up to the World's very best athletes. WIth a $45,000
minimum prize-purse, the US Open is also a pivotal stop for both the
Stand Up World Tour & Series, as both surfing and racing Title Races
will be intensifying.
With an expo
experience running throughout the 9 day event (spanning two weekends),
it will all kick off with an Open Trials event for surfing on the 26th
September, where Champions will be crowned and up and coming athletes
will earn spots in the prestigious Main Event.
The Main Event will
then ensue on Sunday 27th and run through to the middle of the week,
allowing a couple of cool off days for the athletes to regroup, catch a
breath and prepare for the weekend of racing ahead. During these days,
Zane Schweitzer (Starboard) will also be putting on exclusive Clinics,
with additional youth clinics and media events also in place.
The weekend of the
2nd - 4th October will see the World Series Racing return to Surf City
USA for stop #4, coupled with dynamic Open Class Racing, Prone Paddle
racing and other Waterman Events, not to mention the Pier Shootout, a
biggest move surf event to take place on Sunday 4th October just south
of the Pier.
Entries are now open for this event for all categories and both racing and surfing divisions at http://watermanleague.com/events/2015-us-open-of-stand-up-paddling-huntington-beach
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The World Series
Finals will return to the most dynamic and spectacular sporting
amphitheater at Turtle Bay Resort from the 16th - 18th October 2015, as
World Titles for both Men and Women will once again be decided on Oahu's
Fabled North Shore. Stay tuned for entries opening later this month, as
well as build up to this climactic Final event of the 2015 season.
In addition to the
Racing action and youth championships to be held at Turtle Bay this
year, the Resort is offering an exclusive retreat with the legend Gerry
Lopez (Naish) and 2x Race World Champion, 4x Surfing World Champion Kai
Lenny (Naish) from the 12th - 15th October 2015.
For more information on the retreat, email concierge@experienceturtlebay.com and for more information and build up on the event itself, stay tuned to www.watermanleague.com
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