Day 5 of the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship changes it’s focus to the technical race for both SUP and Prone paddleboard. Athletes are split in groups of 13 – 15 where they will paddle 5 KM get through to the next round.
The action starts at 10 AM local time (GMT + 8) and will go from heat 1 to heat 3. There will be alot to play for each heat is rammed full of talent, only the top 5 will advance directly into the finals, all other athletes will go into the repechage, with the top 5 in the repechage advancing into the final to be held on Wednesday 28th November.
Riyue Bay
November 27 – Technical Races
November 28 – Technical Races
November 29 – Lay day
Shenzhou Peninsula
November 30 – Sprint Races
December 1 – Distance Races
December 2 – Relay Races, Closing Ceremony
*All times in local time (GMT +8). Schedule subject to change.
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