The 2024 Australian SUP Titles have kicked off on Phillip Island, Victoria, with a full day of surfing in one-to-four foot waves at Smiths Beach.
The event officially started last night with an Opening Ceremony. Hosted by Phillip Island Boardriders Club, there was a great turnout and camaraderie between athletes before competition got underway this morning with Round 1 SUP surfing heats completed.
20-year-old Indy Rose (Avalon Beach, NSW) posted the highest single wave score of the day, a 9.00 (out of a possible 10) in the Open Men’s division.
“Everyone was frothing and pretty happy. The size has consistently grown all day, ” Rose said.
“I was looking for some mid range sets that would hold up. For that 9.00 it was the right spot at the right time. I managed to hit a few nicely, and finish off with a nice lip line into the flats. It was a good start to the competition, puts you in a good mindset.
“I won a state title and came second at nationals last year at Sussex Inlet so I’m still chasing the win at nationals. I’ve had a good year, so hopefully, I can keep that going.”
Isi Campbell (Denmark, WA) was a standout in Open Women’s, comboing her opponents.
“Conditions today started out small and onshore and by the time my heat commenced this afternoon it was large and onshore 3-4 foot unruly conditions only offering one or two manoeuvres. I was very happy with my first round at a national level.”
Contest Director Liam Robertson said: “Tomorrow, we’re expecting a further increase in swell and winds. The swell will open up a few different surf break options, and we’ll be able to make the most of the waves on offer on beautiful Phillip Island.
The next call will be at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, with Right Point, Surfies Point, and Smiths Beach as potential locations, starting with Round 2 SUP surfing heats.
Follow the LIVE scores on LiveHeat.
The Australian SUP Titles are proudly supported by Jim Beam, Bass Coast Shire Council, Surfers for Climate, Starboard and Surfing Victoria.
About the Australian SUP Titles
The Australian Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Titles are being held in Phillip Island as part of a two-year partnership with Bass Coast Shire Council and Surfing Victoria.
Hundreds of competitors from across the nation will compete in the disciplines of SUP Surfing, SUP and Prone Technical Racing (between 4-8km of several laps in and out through the surf) and SUP and Prone Marathon Racing (15-20km).
The Sprint and Marathon races are open to all athletes, while athletes competing in SUP Surfing divisions must qualify through their state titles. This will then provide a pathway to the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships in 2025.
For more information, please visit: australiansuptitles.com.
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