Sayulita (Mexico)

SUP SURFING WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED IN SAYULITA, MEXICO FRIDAY

SUP SURFING WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED IN SAYULITA, MEXICO FRIDAY

15/05/2015, Sayulita (Mexico), Surfing (SUP), ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard, Article # 10017983
 
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May 14, 2015
SUP SURFING WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED IN SAYULITA, MEXICO FRIDAY
Brazil's Nicole Pacelli, 2013 ISA SUP Surfing Gold Medalist, advanced through the Main Event Round 3, which puts 
her in a position to reclaim the Gold Medal on Friday. Photo: ISA/Brian Bielmann

 Excellence in the Water Continued Thursday During Day 4 of 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship 

Presented by Hotel Kupuri

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Sayulita, Mexico, May 14, 2015 - The 2015 Men's and Women's SUP Surfing Gold Medalists will be decided Friday, May 15 as part of the ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship presented by Hotel Kupuri in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

 

Thursday's SUP Surfing competition included Main Event as well as Repechage Rounds.  The Repechage Rounds featured 32 men and 17 women, giving athletes a second chance to go for Gold rather being eliminated after losing in any single round.

 

Denmark's Casper Steinfath has been doing battle in both SUP Racing and SUP Surfing. After placing 5th in the 20Km SUP Long Distance Race on Wednesday, the Danish athlete returned to competition today but was unfortunately eliminated from SUP Surfing following two Repechage Rounds.

 

Speaking to ISA's competition format, Steinfath commented, "The ISA's double elimination system is really unique because everyone gets to surf more than once even if you have a bad heat, like I did the other day. I think it highlights competition from all over the world giving every country a second chance, and it's fair game for everyone."

 

"Today was about inclusion in competition. We saw 49 athletes return to the water in the Repechage Rounds, giving them a second chance to advance and remain in competition. The advancing athletes have now earned spots in tomorrow's competition, giving them the chance to continue, even if they lose one round," said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. "We have the absolute best athletes in the world here, and we want to ensure they all have an extra chance to earn a Gold Medal for their country."
 
LEGENDARY 20KM MEN'S SUP AND PADDLEBOARD LONG DISTANCE RACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO

LEGENDARY 20KM MEN'S SUP AND PADDLEBOARD LONG DISTANCE RACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO

14/05/2015, Sayulita (Mexico), Surfing (SUP), ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard, Article # 9994198
 
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May 13, 2015

LEGENDARY 20KM MEN'S SUP AND PADDLEBOARD LONG DISTANCE RACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO

Gold Medalist, Danny Ching of Team USA leading the elite field of competitors by only a few strokes in the SUP Long Distance Race. Photo: ISA/Reed

USA's Danny Ching Wins SUP Race, Australia's Lachie Lansdown Wins Paddleboard Race at 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship Presented by Hotel Kupuri

 

 

Sayulita, Mexico, May 13, 2015 - Day 3 saw dramatic Men's SUP and Paddleboard 20Km Long Distance Races at the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) Presented by Hotel Kupuri.

 

Over 65 of the world's best SUP and Paddleboard Racers took on the exciting long distance course, paddling four loops with the colorful, coastal village of Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, in the backdrop.

The races featured the most elite level of competition this event has witnessed. In a world-class field of competitors from every continent, the Gold Medalists and new World Champions are USA's Danny Ching and Australia's Lachie Lansdown in the SUP and Paddleboard races respectively.

The SUP race was extremely close starting with 15 elite racers leading the pack for the first three laps. Sayulita local, Javier "Bicho" Jimenez, put on an incredible performance, as he was able to overtake the leader, Danny Ching (USA). Jimenez gained a lead of about 100m with the help of a wave he caught rounding the last buoy, causing the local Mexican crowd to erupt in cheers. 

 

With a heroic effort, Danny Ching, who made his first appearance in the ISA competition, broke away from the pack on the final lap to chase Mexico's impressive racer. Mid-way through the final lap, Ching caught up to Jimenez and overcame him. With precise technical turns on the final buoys, the American solidified his lead as he made his way to the finish line, earning the Gold Medal for USA.

AUSTRALIA'S JORDAN MERCER 4-PEATS, USA'S CANDICE APPLEBY CLAIMS GOLD IN 20KM LONG DISTANCE RACES

AUSTRALIA'S JORDAN MERCER 4-PEATS, USA'S CANDICE APPLEBY CLAIMS GOLD IN 20KM LONG DISTANCE RACES

13/05/2015, Sayulita (Mexico), Surfing (SUP), ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard, Article # 9970001
 
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May 12, 2015

AUSTRALIA'S JORDAN MERCER 4-PEATS, USA'S CANDICE APPLEBY CLAIMS GOLD IN 20KM LONG DISTANCE RACES

In true ISA spirit, a man-made tunnel composed of international hands, flags and cheers of praise, welcomed Argentina's Florencia Baraboglia, who was the last competitor to cross the finish line. Photo: ISA/Reed

SUP and Paddleboard Women Earn First Gold Medals, Claim Valuable Points for 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship Presented by Hotel Kupuri

Sayulita, Mexico, May 12, 2015 - Following four laps around the 20KM course along the coastline of Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, the first medals and points were awarded at the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship Presented by Hotel Kupuri.

 

Team U.S.A.'s Candice Appleby captured her first International Surfing Association (ISA) Gold Medal. Appleby also earned valuable points for the overall team ranking with the win in the Women's StandUp Paddle (SUP) Long Distance Race. Appleby's time was 1:52:54 to finish. 

 

"I always try to do my best and win, but it feels really good to be doing it for more than just myself. I got my team, my country, God, my family," said the elated Appleby. "It feels very good to have my team screaming on the beach rooting for me."

 

On the Paddleboard side, Australian Jordan Mercer earned her fourth consecutive Gold Medal but not without a dramatic finish.

 

Coming into the final two buoys of the course, Mercer was head-to-head with Anna Notten from Team South Africa. However, Notten, caught up in the moment, paddled straight toward beach forgetting to complete the final two buoy turns giving Mercer the 4-peat. Mercer's final time was 2:07:37, and Notten finished at 2:08:29.

 

2015 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO

2015 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO

14/11/2014, Sayulita (Mexico), Surfing (SUP), ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard, Article # 5664758

2015 ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN SAYULITA, MEXICO FROM MAY 10TH T0 17TH

Posted November 12th, 2014 - News Posted for ISA News.

    First Ever ISA World Championship To Be Held In Mexico

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to announce that the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will be held in Sayulita, Mexico from May 10th to the 17th. This event will mark the first ever ISA World Championship to take place in the country.

WSUPPC-MEXICO-2015-NAYARIT-lowThe 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship will be held in Sayulita, Mexico from May 10th to the 17th, and will be the first ISA World Championship hosted in Mexico.

The ISA WSUPPC has witnessed explosive growth since the inaugural event in 2012. It has nearly tripled in athlete participation from 105 to 277 and grown from 17 to 27 countries in its first three editions in all divisions.

Mexico offers a rich coastline with many incredible destinations for StandUp Paddle (SUP) Racing and Surfing, and Sayulita is a perfect location to host the ISA WSUPPC. Sayulita is considered the epicenter of Mexico’s SUP community.

Untitled_Panorama isa (small)Mexico offers a rich coastline with many incredible destinations for StandUp Paddle (SUP) Racing and Surfing, and Sayulita is a perfect location to host the ISA WSUPPC. Sayulita is considered the epicenter of Mexico’s SUP community. Photo: Ed Dorsett/Wicked Fotos

“We are delighted that Mexico will host the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship in Sayulita, which is the first ISA World Championship ever in Mexico,” said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “Sayulita will be an ideal venue for the best SUP Surfers, SUP Racers, and Paddleboarders in the world to gather and compete for Gold. We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of the President of the Mexican Surfing Federation, Luis Skeen and his Director of SUP, Alfredo Salafranca, for making this event possible. We look forward to a long term relationship between Mexico and the ISA.”

47_closing_ceremony_tweddleTeam Mexico has participated in the first three editions of the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, and in the 2013 edition in Peru, the Mexican Team earned the overall Team Bronze Medal. Photo: ISA/Michael Tweddle

“We are very excited to bring for the first time an ISA World Championship to Mexico, this is a historic moment for the country,” said Luis Skeen, President of the Mexican Surfing Federation. “In 2015, we will host the world’s best SUP Surfers, SUP Racers, and Paddleboarders in Sayulita, an incredible destination that has the most respected SUP community in the country. We will welcome all the teams from around the world with the traditional Mexican warmth and open arms. Thank you to the ISA and its President Fernando Aguerre for giving Mexico the opportunity to host the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, which we hope will be the first of many ISA competitions in the country.”

IMG_7972-001 (small)Sayulita, located on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit, will host over 300 of the best SUP Racers, SUP Surfers, and Paddleboarders from over 30 countries around the world. Photo: Ed Dorsett/Wicked Fotos

More than 300 of the world’s greatest watermen from over 30 countries will compete in 11 different disciplines and compete for the coveted Club Waikiki-Peru ISA World Team Champion Trophy and the individual Gold Medals. The 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will include Men’s and Women’s SUP Surfing, SUP Technical Race, SUP Distance Race, Paddleboard Technical Race, Paddleboard Distance Race, and the Team Relay Race.

team_mexico_open_ceremony_isa_rommel_gonzales_37Mexico’s Gaby Farias (right) and Javier Jimenez (left) during the Sands of the World Ceremony at the 2014 ISA WSUPPC in Nicaragua. The traditional ceremony will be held in Sayulita during the Opening Ceremony to gather the sands from all the participating countries symbolizing the peaceful gathering of nations through the love of surfing. Photo: ISA/Rommel Gonzales

Here are the 2014 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship Results:

Overall Team Champions- Austalia
Men’s SUP Surfing- Poenaiki Raioha (TAH)
Women’s SUP Surfing- Emmy Merrill (USA)
Men’s SUP Technical Race- Casper Steinfath (DEN)
Women’s SUP Technical Race- Shakira Westdorp (AUS)
Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race- Rhys Burrows (AUS)
Women’s Paddleboard Technical Race- Jordan Mercer (AUS)
Men’s SUP Long Distance Race- Titouan Puyo (FRA)
Women’s SUP Long Distance Race- Lina Augaitis (CAN)
Men’s Paddleboard Distance Race- Rhys Burrows (AUS)
Women’s Paddleboard Distance Race- Jordan Mercer (AUS)
Team Relay- Australia

- See more at: http://www.isasurf.org/2015-isa-world-standup-paddle-paddleboard-championship-take-place-sayulita-mexico-march-22nd-t0-29th/#sthash.naaJ8BDJ.dpuf