New York SUP Open 2019

The New York SUP Open will kick off in 2019 with World Tour Surfing and Pro-Am, Amateur and Entry Level Racing out at Long Beach, Long Island on August 31st. The build out of this unique beach festival during one of the US’ largest holiday weekends (Labor Day weekend) will provide an all inclusive weekend of fun and action for all the family, from newcomer to the sport to seasoned professional.

​The Opening weekend will feature open and youth racing (6km, 3km and 1km courses), technical racing in the surf and a Charity downwind run in aid of Surf For All, to compliment the World Championship Tour Surfing Competition and an all new open SUP Longboard exhibition event. Outside of the competition, the APP demo pool will be in full force, as well as a host of social events, fun and entertainment for all the family.

​This will then lead into Pro Racing component of the New York SUP Open, that will kick off with Sprint Racing out at Long Beach, NY, that will take place on September 5th from 10am. This will be followed by the spectacular and completely unique Long Distance Race around the Statue of Liberty Race that will allow participants to take in the City’s most dramatic landmarks and unmistakable Manhattan skyline and enjoy a fun filled Festival activation at Pier 25. Stay tuned for detailed course maps, event info & much more coming soon right here. Pictures: APP World Tour

Competition Divisions​ of New York Sup Open 2019

Race around the Statue of Liberty (11km): 7th September

1. Pro Race (Men & Women)

​Open Racing out at Long Beach, NY: 31st August – 5th September

1. Pro-Am, Amateur, Entry Level & Youth technical and distance races (Men & Women)

2. Charity Surf For All Downwind Race

3. Pro (Men & Women) – Sprints

​Alternative Activities:

1. Team Racing (Multi person craft) – (No Gender divisions: Open) – Long Beach, NY

2. Youth Clinic (No Gender divisions: Open) – Long Beach, NY

​Surfing:

1. Pro, Pro-Am & Amateur Competition at Long Beach, NY

2. Youth Competition

3. Longboard SUP exhibition event (Open)

Schedule of New York Sup Open 2019

Saturday:

• 7am: Call for Surf Competition

• 7:30am: Trials kick off

• 10am – 12pm: Distance Race

• 2pm: Early Rounds of Technical Racing

• 6pm: Podium for Day 1 of competition (Trials / Distance Racing – all divisions)

• 8pm: Social Event

Sunday:

• 7am: Call for Surf Competition

• 7:30am: Surfing Competition begins

• 10am – 1pm: Technical Racing

• 2pm: Podium for Day 2 of Racing Competition

• 4pm: Surf 4 All Downwind Paddle

• 6pm: BBQ and celebration at Ted’s

Monday:

• 7am: Call for Surf Competition

• 7:30am: Surfing Competition begins

• 12pm: SUP Longboard Exhibition event

• 5pm: Awards for SUP Longboard Exhibition event

Tuesday:

• 7am: Call for Surf Surf Competition

• 7:30am Surfing Competition begins

Wednesday:

• 7am: Call for Surf Surf Competition

• 7:30am Surfing Competition begins

Thursday: (Reserve day for Surf Competition):

• 7am: Call for Surf Competition (if competition not complete)

• 10am: APP World Tour Sprint Racing

• 2pm: Awards on the Beach

• 7pm: Formal Awards and After Party