GBSUP National Series – The Super 8 – Oxford

The Super 8 – Oxford
29 Mar 2025, 08:30 – 17:00

Experience an exciting day at Farmoor Reservoir with various activities and competitions at the first round of the 2025 Black Project GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series.

The Super 8 kicks off the 2025 season as the first round of the Black Project GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series. This exciting event features competitive and novice races in a distance format with a unique figure-of-eight course. To add an extra layer of excitement for both paddlers and fans, a thrilling “super lap” will challenge even the most seasoned competitors.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Competitive Fleets

• 14′ Hardboard – 14km Distance Race with a Super Lap
• 14′ iSUP & Starboard Airline Cup – 14km Distance Race with a Super Lap
• Juniors – Up to 7km Distance Race with a Super Lap (U17 & U14)
• Prone Paddleboard – 14km Distance Race with a Super Lap Novice Fleets:
• Challenge Tour – 7km Distance Race with a Super Lap
• Novice Juniors – Fun races and SUP games (Ages 8 and up)
• Adult Novice 1km – 1km Super Lap

Fleet Notes

• The Starboard Airline Cup competes as part of the 14′ iSUP fleet.
• 14′ Hardboard Age Groups and Juniors (U17 & U14) ages are classified by your age at the start of the year (01/01/2025)
• Full event timings, start sequence, procedures, and further details on any event-specific requirements will be released closer to the event date in your Race and Activity pack.

Pre-Event Activities
Competitors are invited to paddle/train on the reservoir on Friday
Oxford SUP Club also invites participants for their ‘Sunday Social’ paddle on Sunday morning.
A launch fee of £15 is payable to Oxford SUP Club on both days.

Mandatory kit: Leashes for all
BA’s for all juniors – optional for adults for racing only BA’s must be worn for training/social paddling

VENUE

Farmoor Reservoir, nestled in the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, provides a stunning backdrop for this thrilling season opener. Its calm waters and scenic surroundings offer a challenging yet rewarding course for paddlers of all levels. The venue also offers plenty of on-site facilities and a cafe based in the sailing club.

Location: Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford
Address: Gate 3, Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX29NS
Entrance What3Words (w3w): /// observers.unsettled.forgiven
CarPark W3w: /// calendars.desktop.notebook
Parking Charge: £2 all-day

FACILITIES

Catering: Cafe at the sailing club – The Waterside Cafe
Toilets & Changing: Sailing Club (additional changing rooms and lockers at Oxford SUP club)
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HOST

Host: Oxford SUP Club
Clubhouse: /// beginning.swept.wharfs

This exciting season opener is brought to you by Oxford SUP Club, a vibrant community dedicated to fostering the growth of stand-up paddleboarding in Oxfordshire. With years of experience organizing local events and a passion for all things SUP, Oxford SUP Club is thrilled to host The Super 8 and create a fantastic experience for paddlers and spectators alike.

SITE DETAILS

Event Village: /// regarding.transfers.lifelong
Kit Zone: /// removal.absorbing.apricot
Kit Drop: /// unlocking.glue.silver
Access: No vehicle parking next to Clubhouse or reservoir

ACCOMMODATION

Nearest Camping: Valley Farm Campsite – Camping and Motorhomes
Other: The Bear and Ragged Staff – OX2 9qh
Hotels: Premier Inn Oxford Botley
Travelodge – Oxford Peartree

PROVISIONAL TIMINGS

Info

The timings below represent provisional timings and are subject to change in the lead-up to the event. Final timings will be confirmed in your Paddler Race Pack, which also details the race courses and final event plans.

Provisional timings

Site Opens: 08:00
Kit Drop: 08:00 – 08:45
Registration: 08:30 – 09:30
Novice Junior Activities: 09:30 – 10:15
Novice 1km: 10:30 – 11:30
Challenge Tour: 11:15 – 12:30
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30

Competitive Events: 13:30 – 16:00

Event Ceremony: 16:45
Event Close: 17:00

Note: Morning Activities/race awards will be presented at the beginning of the lunch break

SITE MAP

REGISTRATION

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