Join us for the final race in our 2023 Race series. This will be a technical race (BOP). Race briefing: 7:45am Racing starts: 8:00am The club leaderboards are close and it should be a good contest to decide the 2023 club champions. Get into the spirit of the BOP, everyone is welcome. There'll be some fun racing at the end. It's been a big year for many in the club, come along and celebrate the achievements of our members. Presentation of medals will be made to the BrisSUP 2023 long distance and technical racing champions after the race. Join us for lunch at the local cafe, Oxleys on the Bay afterwards.    Safety Leg/waist leashes are compulsory. Bring sunscreen, water & a change of clothes.  

Join us for our 10th Anniversary celebration. Celebrate in true BrisSUP style, with a social paddle to Coochiemudlo Island, a swim, followed by brunch back on the mainland at Les Moore Park. Bring your memories, stories, photos, friends, family and fun. Retro board day To take us back in time, it’ll be retro board day. Still got your first board, or an old favourite board sitting in the garage or out the back? Dust it off and bring it along. (Sea-worthy vessels only!) Coochie can be unpredictable so make sure you bring the right board for the conditions on the day. Details TIME & PLACE : Meet at 7:30am at Les Moore Park, Victoria Point. We'll paddle out to Coochiemudlo Island, swim, etc. then return to the mainland for brunch at Les Moore Park.  What to bring: Chair Drinks Snacks to share Brunch provided. Please RSVP to the Facebook invitation when it’s posted so we can plan the catering. Safety The usual safety - bring a leg leash and be prepared for the conditions.       

BrisSUP Club proudly presents the Coochie Classic 2023 Les Moore Park, Victoria Point. Race registration closes midnight Friday 27 October.  NO late registrations. No on-the-day registrations. In BrisSUP's 10th Anniversary year Coochie Classic will be bigger than ever. The Coochie Classic has become one of the highlights in the SUP racing calendar, attracting some of the best SUP racers from across Queensland and interstate. The changing conditions around Coochiemudlo Island make it a technically challenging race and for many, just 'conquering Coochie' has become a personal challenge. This will be the third and final event in the Laydigo Triseries so competition will be fierce between the clubs. Race Day Times Race start is at 8:35am Race briefing is at 8:15am  Race day sign-on opens 7:00am Course options SHORT (4km) and LONG (8km around the island). The long course will commence at Les Moore Park (standing water start) will then head towards the island paddling anti-clockwise around the island. Details to be confirmed on the event day. The short course will also commence at Les Moore  Park and paddlers will follow the long course over to the main land and at the 2km mark they will round a buoy anti-clockwise and head back to the starting location. REGISTRATION Registration closes midnight Friday 27 October. NO late entries and no entries on the day. Registration fee - $70 per person The first 100 competitors will receive a BrisSUP 10th Anniversary towel, first come first serve. All competitors get a free post-race burger. Loads of lucky door prizes thanks to our generous sponsorship. Race registration and payment will be through the BrisSUP website (see below). Coochie Classic 2023 Race Divisions Age divisions* will be determined by your age as at  29  October 2023.         Long Course (8km)         Short Course (4km) --- JUNIOR Under 16 mixed (male/female)         Men’s Open         Men’s Open         Men 40+         Men 40+         Men 50+         Men 50+         Men 60+         Men 60+         Women’s Open         Women’s Open         Women 40+         Women 40+         Women 50+         Women 50+         Women 60+         Women 60+                                   To paddle in this event, you must be a member of one of the following clubs to cover you for insurance under Surfing Queensland. BrisSUP Club 4670 SUP Club Sunshine Coast SUP Club If you are not a current member of one of the nominated SUP clubs, please join your local SUP Club to help support and grow the sport, or alternatively, take out a BrisSUP Club day membership for $10.  If you are not a member of a SUP Club, race registration will be a two step process: 1. Join and pay for a BrisSUP Club membership through the Surfing Queensland online portal. Day memberships for 29 October can be purchased at any time. 2. Register for Coochie Classic 2023 and pay the race fee. BRISSUP MEMBERSHIP LINK Take out a BrisSUP Club Djay membership for $10 through the Surfing Queensland online portal https://surfingqueensland.com.au/memberships/ More details on our BrisSUP Membership page. SAFETY: LEG ROPES ARE COMPULSORY and hydration is recommended. COMPETITOR WAIVER:  In consideration of the acceptance of my participation at the Coochie Classic 2023 with the BrisSUP Club Inc. I waive all claims that I may have against the BrisSUP Club Inc, its officers, directors, members, volunteers, employees, agents and sponsors, or its executors, administrators, heirs, successors or assigns (the organisers), and release them from all claims for death, injury or damage arising out of my participation in their club, their event and its related activities, together with any costs, including legal fees. I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified the organisers against damage arising out of my participation in the events and its related activities. I agree to comply with all the rules, regulations and instructions of the organisers. In the event of injury or illness during participation, I consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable by the organisers. I acknowledge that I have sole responsibility for my personal possessions and equipment during all the events and activities. I hereby permit the free use of my name and picture in any broadcasts, telecasts and the press including website as they pertain to the BrisSUP Club Inc. their events and activities. I understand that my membership or entry entry fee is non-transferable and not refundable. I agree to have my personal details recorded and used by the BrisSUP Club Inc. and related parties for further communications of future related events. Thank you to our event sponsors and supporters who help to make the Coochie Classic such a success. One Ocean Sports Surf FX Laydigo Brown Sugar Café and Bar, Victoria Point Café on Gordon Oxley’s on the Bay Wynnum Redlands Canor Club Water Safety by Victoria Point Marine Rescue  Redland City Council  

Photo credits: Anthony Johnston Jacobs Well weekend SUP Camp Claiming the Date:  13-15 October Paddling out and about in Southern Moreton Island National Park, setting off from Jacobs Well. Accommodation details Jacobs Well Tourist Park. Call 07 5667 2760 to book. We have reserved some camping spots. the campground books out fast so you need to book early. Tell them you are with the BrisSUP club to get the discount. If you can't stay for the weekend, come down for the day. Activities Multiple options for paddle adventures. Saturday night dinner at a local restaurant/pub. More details to come Please follow the event posts on the BrisSUP Facebook page as the year progresses. This is a club members event. Membership details on the BrisSUP website Membership page.   Safety The Club takes the safety of its members seriously. A reasonable level of SUP paddling experience and fitness is recommended to be able to make the most of the weekend. Leg ropes are compulsory. Those attending the event please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements in the Club's Membership Waiver. 

Claiming the date. Join us for our first BOP after winter. Dust off those pivot turns and get ready for some fun. More details to follow. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.    

Join us for a spectacular sunset paddle at Wellington Point reserve. It will be an easy paddle for everyone. Bring snacks and drinks for sundowners after the paddle. Good music and great company. What to bring Legrope and torch/light for your SUP Chair, drinks, a plate to share. SAFETY Leg ropes are compulsory at all  BrisSUP paddles. The Club takes the safety of its member seriously. Those attending the paddle please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements as outlined in the Club's Membership Waiver, which can be found on our website Membership page (Join the Club). This is a members club event for club financial members. To join the club please refer to our Membership page. Day memberships are also available if you are new and want to join us for a single event.  

Claiming the date Join us to explore a new paddling spot, Coombabah Creek from Jabiru Island. More details to follow. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.

The Clearwater Classic up at Elliott Heads is a spectacular weekend. See the 4670 SUP Club website for full event and registration details. Saturday 5 August - BOP Technical race Sunday 6 August - Distance race, 5km and 10 km options. This is the second in the Laydigo Triseries races. The distance race is a great, very scenic flatwater river race. With short and long courses available it's a great opportunity to get involved. This is always a great weekend away for BrisSUP. Book your accommodation soon. The Elliott Heads Holiday Park is a good option, close to the beach and events.  Get in touch with one of the committee if you're thinking of going and want to find out more about the race etc. Keep checking the 4670 SUP Club for event updates and registration.  

Tingalpa Creek Treasure Hunt is back!  Location: Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club boat ramp, Railway Parade, Thorneside TIMES Meet at 11:15am to set up your map and gear on your board. Briefing 11:45am 12 noon - 2pm: Treasure Hunt starts promptly at 12 noon after the event briefing. Download instructions. How does it work? The treasure hunt will take the form of a fun two hour Paddle-o-gaine, which is a bit like orienteering on SUPs. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be expert at reading maps - just at finding clues, choosing the best route and paddling hard. There'll be a challenge in for everone, from the  diehards to the tryhards! Pick your team - You can work in teams of 2-4 and each team will have a map and a clue sheet. Teams start together and have two hours to paddle in any direction they like, using the map and clue sheet to navigate and visit as many check points as they can to collect as many points as they can. All teams must return to base within 2 hours. You only need to paddle as far and for as long as you want. It is not about paddling the furtherest, but reading the map, choosing your route carefully and having fun finding the checkpoints & clues. Pick your route to match the ability of the team. Keep an eye on the time, make sure you have enough time to get back to base within the 2 hour time limit. Penalties may apply for late arrivals! Where you'll be paddling The mapped area we will be using starts at the Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club and covers Lota Creek, down to Tingalpa Creek mouth, into the bay and some way up Tingalpa Creek. Teams can choose their route and just paddle as far as they can in two hours. Members of each team must stay together and all team members must be with each other at all checkpoints. Aim: To use your maps and clues to paddle and find as many check points as you can in the two hour limit. Timing: Teams all start together and will have a max. of two hours on the course. You can pick your own route and go in any direction you like. Teams must return to base within 2 hours. A penalty of loss of points per minute over the time limit will apply. Using the maps: Maps will be printed on A3 paper. Tape and plastic sleeves will be supplied to waterproof & tape maps to your SUPs. Maps: The maps cover the area from Wynnum Redlands Canoe Club up Lota Creek, down to Tingalpa Creek mouth and 3-4 km up Tingalpa Creek. Some teams may only use one map. Map 1 - Northern – Railway Bridge – Lota Creek – Waterloo Bay. Tingalpa Creek downstream of the railway bridge. Map 2 - Southern – Tingalpa Creek upstream of the railway bridge. Up to the fishing platform at Chadwell street. Checkpoints: This year all the checkpoints will be marked with PINK, GREEN or ORANGE fluoro coloured tape and can be found on mangroves & other trees on the river. There are no checkpoints on land. Clues: Clues are printed on the maps (there are no separate clue sheets). You will use laminated checkpoint cards to mark the clues as you go. Attach the cards with pieces of elastic on your wrist, waist belt or hydration pack.  Mark with a pen. String & elastic supplied.   Scoring: Checkpoints will be numbered according to value. The further away and more difficult to find checkpoints have higher value: 101, 102 etc. = 10 points each 201, 202 etc. = 20 points each 301 , 304 = 30 points 401, 403 – 40 points 501 – 50 points NAVIGATION TIPS Check point values increase with the degree of difficulty of the clue and especially the distance from the start. The more check points you find, the more points you score. Take 5 to 10 mins. to read your map and clue sheet and to plan your route with your team. This will make navigation on the move much easier. Pick your route to match the ability of the team. It is not about paddling the fastest or furtherest, but carefully reading the map and clues, choosing your route wisely and not underestimating how long it will take to get back to base! It is a rising tide during the event. But watch out for the shallow areas out in the bay and along the narrow creeks before high tide. Will you gamble and paddle hard and try to get the high scoring check points far away, or will you focus on Lota Creek with lots of check points? Who is the event suitable for? To get the most out of the event, paddlers will need some paddling experience and the event is not suitable for total beginners. It’s winter, so come prepared. The wind and tide conditions can vary a lot in Tingalpa Creek and out in the Bay but Lota Creek is nice and sheltered. Social BBQ Join us for a social BBQ after the event.  What to bring Thongs/booties Windproof top, booties etc. suitable for a winter paddle. A plate to share at the social afterwards SAFETY Leg ropes are compulsory at all  BrisSUP paddles. The Club takes the safety of its member seriously. Those attending the paddle please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements as outlined in the Club's Membership Waiver, which can be found on our website Membership page (Join the Club). This is a members club event for financial members only. To join the club please refer to our Membership page. Day memberships are also available if you are new and want to join us for a single event.  

Race 4 in the 2023 BrisSUP race calendar is a distance event.  Venue: Meet at Nudgee Beach Boat Ramp, Nudgee Road. Race Briefing: 8:15am Race Start:     8:30am Whether you’re a serious paddler or new to club racing and want to challenge yourself and try out a longer distance, come along and join in the fun. Long course (approx. 6-8km) and short course (3-4km) available.  Race program dependent on the weather conditions on the day. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for details and updates. Social - Bring a plate to share plus a thermos and chair for a social after the event. This is a BrisSUP Club event. Make sure your BrisSUP Club membership is up to date. Members of affiliated clubs are welcome. Day memberships available. SAFETY Leg ropes are compulsory. The Club takes the safety of its member seriously. Those attending the paddle please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements as outlined in the Club's Membership Waiver, which can be found on our website Membership page (Join the Club).

SUNDAY 18 JUNE Join us for a fun social paddle at Bribie Island, followed by a club BBQ. Meeting place to be confirmed on Facebook a few days before the event. The paddle will be around Sandstone Point area and the adventure route will be determined by the wind direction and weather. Check for updates on our BrisSUP Facebook page. Time: Meet at 8:30am to be on the water at 9am. What to bring: Paddle gear, water, a plate to share and a chair. SAFETY Leg ropes are compulsory at all  BrissSUP paddles. The Club takes the safety of its member seriously. Those attending the paddle please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements as outlined in the Club's Membership Waiver, which can be found on our website Membership page (Join the Club).   This is a members club event for financial members only. To join the club please refer to our Membership page. Day memberships are also available if you are new and want to join us for a single event.    

Sunshine Coast SUP Club Event Race 1 in the 2023 Triseries Head to the Sunshine Coast SUP Club website for entry information. https://www.sunshinecoastsup.com/race-the-bay We encourage all BrisSUP members to give it a go and get us a good start in the Triseries.  Triseries Races Race Date Club Location Race 1 Saturday 3 June Sunshine Coast SUP Club Mooloolaba https://www.sunshinecoastsup.com/race-the-bay Race 2 Sunday 6 August 4670 SUP Club Elliott Heads https://www.4670sup.club/clearwater-classic Race 3 Sunday 29 October BrisSUP Club Coochie Classic, Victoria. Race around Coochiemudlo Island.   

The Mullum2Bruns paddle is on Sunday 21st May This is a popular social weekend for the club ahead of the Mullum2Bruns 10km paddle on Sunday. Join us for a pizza and social evening on Saturday 20 May.   WHERE: Many of the group will be staying at the Terrace Reserve Holiday Park so we'll gather there near the cabins for our social evening. TIME: Meet at 6pm. Pizza will be ordered for 7:00pm   BYO chairs, drinks and nibbles or a plate to share. Follow us on Facebook for updates on the weekend.   About the Mullum2Bruns paddle To enter the paddle, head to the Mullum2Bruns website . This is an annual event held on the Brunswick River, starting at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby and ending at the Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads. The 10km event attracts approximately 1000 paddlers each year. There is the fun paddle as well as the Paddle Challenge race for those with a need for speed.  

Wello Sunrise Social Paddle and breakfast Meet at 5.15am to be on the water by 5.30am First light - 5.49am.  Sunrise 6.13am Meeting point: Plan A is to meet on the eastern side of the point at the picnic spot off the boat ramp car park. Weather and wind will determine the starting point - check for updates on Facebook on the day. As this is a long weekend, many people might be away and we're keeping it simple for catering. No BBQ breakfast, but: After the paddle: Meet for coffee at Tanja's Cafe, Main Street Wellington Point. What to bring: Water, hat, warm clothes, chair. Safety This is a members' event. Leg ropes are compulsory. The Club takes the safety of its members seriously. Those attending the event please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements in the Club's Membership Waiver.  Weather and conditions can change so follow us on Facebook for further details.

Race 3 in the BrisSUP Race Series is a BOP. Venue: Bells Beach, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf Race briefing: 7:45am Race starts:  8:00am Whether you’re a serious paddler or wanting to give your first BOP a go, come along and join in the fun. For more detail about SUP racing head to our Racing page. Race program dependent on the weather conditions on the day. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for details and updates closer to the event..   This is a BrisSUP Club event. Please make sure your BrisSUP Club membership is up to date. Members of affiliated clubs are welcome. Day memberships available. SAFETY Safety Leg ropes are compulsory. The Club takes the safety of its members seriously. Those attending the event please remind yourselves of our personal safety requirements in the Club's Membership Waiver.