SUP Race Jan 18th 2025 Vicarstown

Saturday January 18th sees us host Race 1 of the Irish Winter SUP Race Series. The event will be in Vicarstown Co Laois as it is the perfect venue for first time and Experienced racers!

The race is pre entry only, no entries will be accepted on thed day! Entries close on Thursday January 16th at 9pm

We will have something for everyone from experienced racer looking to push themselves to novice paddlers looking for a fun challange:

Race Classes & Distances:

The event is open to Male and Female, paddlers alike and is suitbale for first time racers and those wishing to give themselves a challenge. Juniors must be accompanied by a guardian for sign in on the day. Juniors aged 12-15 years old must be accompanied on the water by an adult. Juniors will race in the same class as seniors if their is not sufficent juniors to make a class.

Mens & Womens Race Boards, Classes

Distance Race 10-12km,

Race Boards are classed as any board over 12.1ft long Maximum length 14th

Mens & Womens All round boards, Classes

Distance Race 5-6km,

All Rounders are classed as 12ft and Under.

Racer sign in will open on the Day at 11am with Racer Briefing at 11.30am and the Distance Race starting at 12pm

There is a Park Run on in the area at 9.30am so try not to arrive too early to get parking close to the water.

Safety:

All racers must wear a leash and a PFD (Vest or Belt pfd).

All racers must carry a phone incase of emergency.

Racers/paddlers should have appropriate dress for the weather conditions and water temperature on the day.

Juniors between the age of 12 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult on the water.

All paddlers must have a board and paddle which are fit for purpose. All paddlers must bring their own boards, paddles and safety equipment, none will be supplied on the day.

Race Course

The Race course will be on the Barrow Navigation a beautiful section of Canal which will off us excellent sheltered flat water for the entire race. The course will be an out and back with 1 turn around a marker. There is easy access for spectators, coaches, supporters to follow along either side (walking, running or on bike).

If you have any questions prior to or post booking please feel free to contact us by email: info@pureadventure.ie

Patrick

All racers must wear a leash and a PFD (Vest or Belt pfd).

All racers must carry a phone incase of emergency.

Racers/paddlers should have appropriate dress for the weather conditions and water temperature on the day.Appropriate Board and Paddle for the event.