Be sure to call if you want any product info on the Naish 2010 SUP range.  

The hunt for the BSUPA national champions continue at Swansea, south wales on the 19th and 20th of September. SUP Gower is sponsoring the event and the distance race is being run as part of the Swansea Bae Fest.

The surf competition will, as long as the conditions are favourable, take place at Caswell Bay. This will start at 9.00am Saturday morning. We will then move at 2pm to Swansea Bay for the distance race which will be a 6km downwinder, with competitors and boards being ferried to the start line in Mumbles. The finish line is in Swansea at the Bae Fest site.

On Saturday evening the entertainment will be provided at the Bae Fest Ball at Milkwood Jam in the city centre. With a top line up of bands including The Mudskippers, Kalimist and Calico Street Riots, its set to be an awesome night!

On Sunday the surfing action will continue as we see who is going to get the points towards becoming BSUPA 2009 champions.

To sign up for the contest or for accommodation information please contact Matt Smith on 01792 367453 or try the Beach mobile 07799 062447. Alternatively e mail Matt at mail@gowerkiteriders.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SUP Demo Day
Date & Time: Saturday 18th July 2009 from 2pm
Location: The Watersports Station, Swansea Bay (opposite The Guildhall)

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP Boarding as it’s become known, has taken the surfing scene by storm, and once you’ve tried this fun and versatile sport you’ll understand why!  Imagine cruising along the coastline at a leisurely pace, stopping off at tiny coves and taking in the marine life and surroundings… Or how about being able to access remote off-shore breaks and experience a heart-pounding adrenaline ride in big swell… welcome to the awesomely versatile sport of SUP Boarding!  Check out the photos uploaded on this page.

If you fancy giving it a go FOR FREE then come along to the SUP Gower Demo Day for a taster.  All equipment and wetsuits will be provided free of charge. 

The Bay 6K Distance Sprint FREE ENTRY!
Date & Time: Friday 24th July 2009 6pm
Location: Set off from Mumbles slip near Verdi’s Café, finish at The Watersports Station, Swansea Bay

If the taster session whets your appetite or you’re already out there doing it, then charge yourself up for THE BAY 6K DISTANCE SPRINT!  This race is Swansea’s first official SUP race and a pre-runner to the forthcoming BSUPA Championships to be held at Bae Fest 2009 in September. 

The Prizes
1st Drops Paddle (RRP £169) and Winner’s Trophy
2nd Dakine SUP Leash
3rd SUP Gower T-Shirt

The Route

Please check out the route map on this event page.  Competitors will set off at the slip near Verdi’s Café, Mumbles.  The route will be set by buoys and safety boat cover will be provided by Gower Kite Riders. 
The course takes you N/W to the Marker Post on Swansea Bay then a sharp turn N/W takes you along the final stage to the finishing point.  If at any point during the route you feel you cannot continue, please draw the attention of one of the organisers or safety boat operator who will be happy to assist you.  When you dismount on the shore you must carry your board up to the finishing post where the judges will record the winner.  Please feel free to hang around for a while for a mess around on the Bay and some light refreshments courtesy of The Watersports Station!

Return to Mumbles
If you need to return to your vehicle in Mumbles, you may not feel up to the paddle back across the water so try to arrange for someone to collect you from finishing point!

Entry Criteria
All entrants must:
Be fit and a proficient swimmer
Provide their own SUP board and paddle (alternatively boards are available for hire from SUP Gower at £10 special rate for the race)
Wear apparel appropriate to the weather conditions (Let’s hope it’ll be boardies weather
Agree to the content of the Disclaimer at the foot of this page (Disclaimer must be signed on the evening prior to setting off)
Registration
You must register in advance, either by calling Matt Smith on 07799 0624499 or Jay Doyle on 07970 577879.  Alternatively email  with your name , age , e mail contact to : matt@gowerkiteriders.com 

You must arrive no later than 5.30pm to sign in at the race start point.

Male and female participants of all ages are welcome and although this is a race, it’s all in the name of fun and about building the light-hearted and friendly community of SUP Boarding so you don’t have to win it to be in it!

Kayakers are welcome to participate but the prizes will be awarded to SUP Boarders only.

Any news on the event will be posted here and also on SUP Gower’s official website at www.supgower.com so keep checking in for updates!

Disclaimer
Participation in the THE BAY 6K is undertaken at the participant’s own risk and SUP Gower, its subsidiaries, associated businesses and proprietor shall not be held personally liable for any personal loss, damage, injury incurred by participants to themselves and/or their property. 

Gower kiteriders are now based on swansea bay offering all various watersports for all.

On offer from our beach premises we have : Kitesurfing, powerkiting, kite landboarding , kite buggying, stand up paddleboarding, ZAPCAT rides , wakesurfing, slacklining, beach volleyball, space hoppers and a cool relaxed place to chill out on the beach this summer.

call- 07799062447

We are hoping to get some 8’10, 8’11 and 10’11 for demo soon – so watch this space for updates.

Stand up Paddleboarding is the perfect way to cool off this summer as the heat keeps building.

Come learn on the shores of Swansea bay and Gower – Wales’s only stand up paddleboard school.

September 13th come join the fun – BSUPA distance paddle and SUP surf contest to be held at Caswell bay Gower. check baefest

What’s the difference from Surfing?
The Difference between modern surfing and the thrilling Stand Up Paddle Surfing is that you do not need a wave. With a SUP, one can paddle on the open ocean, in lakes, in marinas, rivers or any large body of water. One of the advantages of Stand Up Paddle Surfing is the angle of visibility. Because of the standing height over the water, this allows one to see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water, permiting better visualization of all the amazing features above or below the waters surface , whether it is the beautiful marine life or the incoming swells of the vast ocean on the horizon marching in towards you.

SUP’n Fitness Benefits
Health and fitness experts from all over the world are quickly catching on to the outstanding and super beneficial cross-training of Stand Up Paddle Surfing, with personal trainers incorporating the sport into their fitness sessions.

Tone up and loose the Fat !
I have seen many people improve their fitness and grow in confidence after mastering this great sport. Not only that but they are also having FUN!”
It is also great Rehabilitation tool for people as you are consistently balancing and working the effected recovering muscles

Stand Up Paddle Surfing is definately a force to be reckoned with when it comes to a great workout! You will rarely see a Stand Up Paddle surfer with a big fat gut!

With introduction lessons @ 30 for 2 hours and hire at 7.50 per half hour there after its a great way to cool off as the temperatures rise !!

Talking to a friend the other day about SUP’S we decided the sport will struggle with brands selling boards for extortianate prices due to the weak pound against dollar and Euro. A certain Hawaiin SUP brand has board prices double what they were 8 months ago.

Here at Gower SUP we are here to help! – We have GONG boards in stock at great prices in sizes 9’3, 9’11, 10’2, 10’8 . starting at 576 pounds.

Fancy a go,  give us a bell! it really is the sport to try this summer and best of all its Great for you. Imagine those balmy summer evenings crusing over flat glassy water or paddling into your first wave on a clean summer swell at your local beach.

Get in touch – 07799062447 or mail@gowerkiteriders.com

Bae Fest is a one-day FREE beach festival which will take place on Swansea Bay, South Wales on Saturday 19th September 2009. The event is in aid of charity, with worthy causes such as Action For Children, Wales Air Ambulance, RNLI and Maritime Volunteer Services nominated as beneficiaries.

Swansea Bay is a beautiful 5-mile stretch of sandy beach extending from the newly developed Maritime Quarter to the picturesque fishing village of Mumbles. The Bay itself is a relatively calm area of water with very little wave swell, perfect for the water events in the festival.

The festival itinerary includes: -

Water Events:
BSUPA Stand-Up Paddle Endurance Challenge (men’s, women’s & junior categories)
SUP Aqua Gauntlet (it’s a knock-out, SUP boarding style where he who cheats wins!)
Surfers’ Chain World Record Attempt

Land Events:
Parkour (freerunning)
Skate Park
Live Music
Surf Mart
Little Bae Fest (children’s entertainment area)
Craft Stalls

For more info join the Bae fest facebook group