Early heads up on Tynemouth's first ever SUP Event...



Clear your diaries w/e 29/30th October.

For those of you unfamiliar with Tynemouth, it's the North East's surfing Mecca and is home of surf legends the Davies Bros.
Just 7 miles away from Newcastle with a host of great restaurants, bars and accommodation it ticks all the boxes for the travelling paddle surfer.

http://vimeo.com/30030687 - little teaser of what you can expect

UPDATE

Event is shaping up nicely...whether you're a newbie or an experienced paddle surfer there's going to be plenty to keep you interested over the 29/30th October...

Event Format

Men's Wave Event

Ladies Wave Event

Off the Beach Race - don't worry if you don't have a board kit is available to hire

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Free Demos

SUPs from Starboard, Nah Skwell and JP

SUP Sail Demo

Prize Fund

Considering we're in a recession you wouldn't know it....simply enter for your chance to score one of these beauties!!

An selection of goodies from Starboard

Wetsuits & other neoprene from Animal (Pryde Group UK)

Carbon Paddle from X Paddle

Leashes, SUP Sling, Change Mat & Hydration Pack from Thain Leisure

Advanced Paddle Surf Lessons with Boardskillz

Destination Paddle for 2 People along the Wear at Durham

Accommodation

Depending on your budget there's everything from The Grand Hotel in Tynemouth to a caravan park & cheap B&Bs in Whitley Bay (about 2miles away). For those keen to experience Newcastle this is only 7miles away and is easily commutable by car, metro or even bus!

Evil Monk Party

Drawing some inspiration from Tynemouth's historical Priory we've decided it's only fair that we have a Halloween-themed Party so don't forget to pack your costume and sachets of tomato sauce!! The vampires, werewolves and zombies will be dragging themselves around the numerous taverns of Tynemouth Saturday evening before 'the hard core grave robbers' venture off into the Satan's Lair also affectionately known as Whitley Bay

Costs

All entry fees are payable in advance. In the event of unsuitable conditions we'll postpone the event until the next weekend with waves or we'll simply refund you. Can't say fairer than that right?

Mens Wave £20

Ladies Wave £15

Mens Wave & Race £25

Ladies Wave & Race £20

Mens / Ladies Race £10

Event Kit Hire £15 1 day / £25 2 days(insurance optional at £5/day)

Please send monies via Paypal to joe dot thwaites at boardskillz co uk providing your name and which event(s) you intend to enter and any kit requirements.

Costs

There may be a additional nominal fee on the day just so that all competitors are covered to the satisfaction of our local council. This can be paid on the day and shouldn't be any more than £5-10.

Always considered SUPing as being a bit of a no wind no wave non event but after looking at the video I have to admit that it does look like good fun!

Must get down to ebay and see what sort of price I can pick one up for and give it a try.