The Bohinj SUP Challenge is back on the 17th of August 2024! Side-fun on the 16th and 18th.
While we can’t wait to bring you more info about the 2024 event, read about the last edition here: 2023 Bohinj SUP Challenge
EVENT ORGANIZER: KKK Bohinj, Ribčev Laz 58a, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero
CO-ORGANIZER OF SUP COMPETITION: Športno društvo SUP klub
COMPETITION DIRECTOR: Leopold Šmit
SUP COMPETITION DIRECTOR: Damjan Možina
NAME OF SUP EVENT: Bohinj SUP Challenge 2024
The SUP competition will take place within the framework of the Bohinj Kayak Marathon.
EVENT LOCATION: Bohinj – Pod Skalco Bay
DATE: August 17, 2024
CATEGORIES:
ELITE: unified men’s and women’s category
INFLATABLE BOARDS: unified men’s and women’s category
YOUTH: girls and boys up to 16 years old – U16
MASTER and KAHUNA: women and men over 50 years old
FUN CATEGORY: unified men’s and women’s category
JUNIOR CATEGORY: boys and girls up to 12 years old – U12
AWARDS AND PRIZES: Medals will be awarded for the first three places in all listed categories.
EQUIPMENT AND COMPETITION RULES: The competition will be held on hard and inflatable boards according to the rules of the Surf Association of Slovenia.
In the categories of elite, inflatable boards, kahuna/master, U12, U16, the competition will be on SUP boards up to a length of 427 cm (14 ft).
The FUN category will compete on inflatable boards up to a length of 427 cm (14 ft).
Only single-blade SUP paddles are allowed. The use of a safety leash is mandatory!
LOCATION OF THE MEETING POINT: Pod Skalco, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, where registration and collection of start numbers will take place. Arrival time at the location: from 9.00 onwards. Paid parking spaces are available nearby.
COMPETITION PROGRAM: More information coming soon…
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND ENTRY FEE: Registration is mandatory via the online form. Pre-registration entry fee: €10 for boys and girls in the U12 category, €20 for the FUN category, and €30 for other categories. On the day of the competition, the entry fee is €40. The entry fee includes drinks and snacks. INFO:supklub@siol.netPhone: +386/41 725 553 or +386/40 855 396
PAYMENT DETAILS: Športno društvo SUP klub, Šmartinska cesta 106, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, IBAN: SI56 6100 0000 7513 288, REFERENCE: 17082024 Bank address: Delavska hranilnica d.d., Miklošičeva 5, Ljubljana
INSURANCE: Every competitor must have health insurance!
FAIR PLAY, PADDLING ON KNEES, SITTING, OR KNEELING: Competitors are expected to compete fairly and sportingly. Rough or unsporting behavior (e.g., pushing a fellow competitor into the water) will be punished with disqualification. Paddling on knees or sitting is not allowed and will be penalized with disqualification. The exception is a situation after a fall, where the competitor can take 5 paddle strokes on their knees.
SAFETY: The SUP race takes place on Lake Bohinj. A safety leash is mandatory throughout the competition. In unfavorable weather conditions, the competition director may prescribe the use of protective clothing – neoprene or dry suit. In case of a storm, approaching storm, strong wind, or other dangerous situations, the organizer may cancel the competition. In this case, the organizer will inform registered competitors via the provided email or mobile number with an SMS message.
We reserve the right to change the announcement without prior notice!
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