The Oxbow European SUP endurance race

With the advent of this re-discovered sport comes the inaugural Oxbow European Stand Up Paddleboard Endurance Race.
As it’s the first one we have kept the distance to a user friendly 10 miles [from Worthing Pier to the West Pier in Brighton].

The Rules:

1. boards must be no longer than 15’
2. competitors must be competent sea swimmers
3. boards must be paddled by standing or kneeling
4. competitors must raise a minimum of £100 in personal sponsorship (cost of which goes towards the safety boats for each competitor – if you only raise £100 then no money goes into the charity pot so get collecting!)
5. If deemed necessary all competitors must be have/be prepared to wear a wetsuit (minimum requirement = shorty) should the conditions/temperature require it- You will be informed of this on race day
6. All competitors must have their own adequate provision of water (aqua-backpacks etc quantity TBA) and sun protection.
7. Must have pre-registered for the race before June 28th by contacting the race director on racedirector@paddleroundthepier.com (please use the subject Oxbow SUP)
8. All sponsorship money must be paid in full before July 5th
9. All competitors agree to also take part in the Paddle Round The Pier on the following day (6th) possibly taking an onlooker on the nose!

The Prizes:

1. The glory, Oxbow Trophy plus £1500 worth of Oxbow Clothing.
2. Almost the glory, plus £500 worth of Oxbow Clothing.
3. A share of some of the glory plus £250 worth of Oxbow Clothing.

Oxbow have very generously stepped forward as sponsors of this new exciting element to the Paddle Round The Pier. We expect this years race to be a friendly one, full of comradely competitiveness! Enter now as places are limited (due to safety boat requirements).
Next year will be from Bognor to Brighton…you have been warned!