Racing In Lanes At The Australian Flatwater SUPfest | SUPracer.com

The automatic starting gates are definitely a novel addition to the world of SUP racing

(photo credit: Angie Jackson)

One of the more interesting races on the calendar is happening right now down in Adelaide, South Australia. The 2014 Australian Flatwater SUPfest has drawn some of the country’s finest to the Westlakes Aquatic Centre, a location usually reserved for canoe, kayak and rowing races. In the tradition of San Diego’s Silver Blade Regatta, the Aus SUPfest will see competitors racing in separate lanes, complete with automatic starting gates and all.

So while 99.9% of SUP races are “mass start” events, the SUPfest will see each paddler racing on their own stretch of water. This format is exactly the same thing you’d see in Olympic canoe and kayaking races and should provide a novel point of difference to the usual stand up paddling events. More; [UPDATED RESULTS] Racing In Lanes At The Australian Flatwater SUPfest | SUPracer.com