2026 is the official 10th anniversary of the Coochie Classic

Were you there in 2016?

The Coochie Classic is the one of the classic SUP races in Queensland and one of the biggest SUP races in Australia. It is a highlight of the BrisSUP year with the top paddlers from across Queensland making the trip. 

If you only do one race in the year, the Coochie Classic must be it!

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The Coochie Classic is Race 2 in the Sunshine Coast Boardsports Triseries

Race Entry

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EARLY BIRD ENTRIES CLOSE // 6th September

STANDARD ENTRIES CLOSE // 23rd September

 

Event details

Check Registration & race briefing times closer to the the event date.

(Approx start time: 7:30am)

The Coochie Classic offers short and long courses of 4 km and 8 km for Stand Up race boards (14’ and under) for the long course and Stand Up all-rounder (non-race board shapes), on the short course. The long course will commence at Les Moore Park (standing water start) and head towards the island paddling anti-clockwise around the island. The short course will also commence at Les Moore Park and paddlers will follow the long course over to the mainland and at the 2 km mark they will round a buoy anti-clockwise and head back to the starting location.

1.     Any paddler can paddle a SUP in this event.

2.     Each paddler must register separately

3.     Early Bird Rates: Non-Member $90, Member $50 

4.     Standard Entry Rates: Non-Member $110, Member $70 

5.     No late or on the day entries will be accepted after entries close (no exceptions)

6.     To gain points in the Tri Series and qualify for the Paddle Queensland State Team, you must be a member of a PQ SUP Club.

Find out more about BrisSUP membership check the information on our website.

 

Age Classes: Long Course 8km

•  Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+

Age Classes: Short Course 4km

• Male and Female: 12-54 and 55+

• Mixed: Open (All-rounder non-race boards)

 

PADDLE AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

Members of PA affiliated Clubs will need their PA Membership Number for entry.

Contact Paddle Queensland via qld@paddle.org.au.

Email - membership@paddle.org.au

Phone Paddle Australia: 1300 232 398 (Option 2)

 

Race SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

By entering you agree to: 

1.     Always having your leash attached to you and your craft while on the water

2.     Carry plenty of water/fluids/snacks for the duration of the paddle

3.     Abide by all rules of the event, directions from the race director and support crews

 

See the Coochie Classic archive for results & details of previous races.