SUPs at FBOR’24!

 Entry Criteria

Distance Races

As a race committee we have to be sure that every competitor who enters either of these races is capable, in all respects, to successfully complete the course. That specifically means you must have a well practiced, 100% “bullet-proof” remount that, if necessary, you can successfully repeat a dozen times without assistance.

Both DISTANCE RACES require a high level of paddling technique and endurance. The courses are approximately 17km for ELITE, 13km for OPEN, point-to-point race of open ocean paddling including paddling against current and swell in the upper remit of wind (Beaufort scale 5).

 So, to enter a DISTANCE race online you will be required to agree to a SUP specific Acceptance of Risk (see below) and, at registration, we will require proof of your successfully completing a minimum of one 15+km ocean downwind race within the last 12 months.

Any paddler NOT having an established record of safe finishes in equivalent races must prove their fitness and competence to the SUP race officer before or at registration, preferably by being vouched for by organisers of other races, or you will be excluded from The Race.

At the very least, the Acceptance of Risk Statement (see below), which you will be asked to sign in person as hard copy at registration, will be your statement of assurance to the Race Officer that you are fit and capable of safely finishing The Race.

When we receive your entry you’ll get more detailed race information and, closer to the race date, a detailed course description and virtual race briefing.

When taking part in any or all of these races you agree to abide by the  ISA Racing Rules   Click to view and download.

Technical Race

Acceptance of Risk Statement

“I have read the above description of the Fishguard Bay Ocean Race (The Race) and confirm that:

  1)  I have solid and provable experience in the expected conditions (up to continuous Beaufort force 5) and duration (17km and 1.5 hours) of The Race.

  2)  I can consistently self-rescue/remount my craft in these conditions – multiple times if need be.

  3)  I take full responsibility for the accuracy of my declared experience and competence as provided to the race officer.

  4)  I am fit and capable of successfully and safely finishing The Race without assistance.

  5) Distance Races: I confirm that I will wear the mandatory GPS tracker securely and take responsibility for returning it in good condition to the race crew after I finish.

6)  I confirm that my equipment is in full working order and includes each of the items listed below:

• Bouyancy Aid / PFD
• Calf Leash
• Whistle
• VHF or Mobile Phone (in waterproof pouch with lanyard to PFD)
• Orange Smoke Flare”