NEW YORK
SUP Open
AUG 31- SEPT 7
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. Please find detailed course maps, event info & much more below
NEW YORK EVENT SUMMARY
The New York SUP Open will feature:
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Pro, Pro-Am & Amateur Racing out at Long Beach, NY as well as exhibition SUP Longboard event (31st - 2nd September)
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Pro SUP Surfing: Long Beach, NY (31st August - 5th September)
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Pro Sprint Racing: Long Beach, NY (5th September)
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Pro Distance Race around the Statue of Liberty (7th September)
SCHEDULE &
DIVISIONS
Competition Divisions
Race around the Statue of Liberty (11km): 7th September
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Pro Race (Men & Women)
Open Racing out at Long Beach, NY: 31st August - 5th September
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Pro-Am, Amateur, Entry Level & Youth technical and distance races (Men & Women)
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Charity Surf For All Downwind Race
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Pro (Men & Women) - Sprints
Alternative Activities:
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Team Racing (Multi person craft) – (No Gender divisions: Open) - Long Beach, NY
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Youth Clinic (No Gender divisions: Open) - Long Beach, NY
Surfing:
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Pro, Pro-Am & Amateur Competition at Long Beach, NY
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Youth Competition
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Longboard SUP exhibition event (Open)
Schedule
Saturday 31st August:
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7am: Call for Surf Competition (all divisions)
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7:30am: Trials kick off
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10am - 12pm: Distance Racing for Pro-AM (9km), Amateur (6km) and Juniors (6km)
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2pm: Early Rounds of Technical Racing
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6pm: Podium for Day 1 of competition (Trials / Distance Racing - all divisions)
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8pm: Social Event
Sunday 1st September:
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7am: Call for Surf Competition (all divisions)
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7:30am: Surfing Competition begins
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7:30 - 8:30am: Check in for 3km Surf For All Charity Paddle (all craft welcome - prone, SUP, Surfski etc.)
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8:30am Briefing for 3km Surf For All Charity Paddle
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9am: Start for 3km Surf For All Charity Paddle
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10am - 1pm: Technical Racing
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2pm: Podium for Day 2 of Racing Competition
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7 - 10pm: SUP Film Fest at the Allegria Hotel, Long Beach (www.supfilmfest.com)
Monday 2nd September:
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7am: Call for Surf Competition (all divisions)
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7:30am: Surfing Competition begins
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5pm: Awards for SUP Longboard Exhibition event
Tuesday 3rd September:
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7am: Call for Surf Surf Competition
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7:30am Surfing Competition begins
Wednesday 4th September:
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7am: Call for Surf Surf Competition
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7:30am Surfing Competition begins
Thursday 5th September: (Reserve day for Surf Competition):
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7am: Call for Surf Competition (if competition not complete)
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10am: APP World Tour Sprint Racing
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2pm: Awards on the Beach
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7pm: Formal Awards and After Party
Saturday 7th September:
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10am: Briefing and Welcome to New York City
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10:30am: Athlete Warm up
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10:50am: Athlete line-up at Start Line
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11am: Race Start
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1pm: Lunch, Music, entertainment & Open Party
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2pm: Official New York SUP Open Awards Ceremony
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2:30pm: Replay of Live Broadcast of the Race
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3:30pm: Live Music & Entertainment
UPDATED COURSE MAPS
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9km Course for Pro-Am Distance to start and finish at the event site in Long Beach (2 Riverside Blvd, Long Beach)
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Exact Course lay out will be dictated by wind and surf conditions on day
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Will feature a Course Race structure taking advantage of natural conditions
9KM PRO-AM LONG DISTANCE:
LONG BEACH (08/31)
SURF FOR ALL CHARITY RACE: 3KM
LONG BEACH (09/01)
SPRINT COURSE (PRO-AM & JUNIOR)
LONG BEACH (09/01)
9KM PRO-AM LONG DISTANCE:
LONG BEACH (08/31)
PRO SPRINT RACING
LONG BEACH (09/05)
PRO DISTANCE LIBERTY RACE:
NEW YORK CITY (09/07)
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6km Distance Course for Pro Juniors and Amateurs to start and finish at the event site in Long Beach (2 Riverside Blvd, Long Beach)
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Exact Course lay out will be dictated by wind and surf conditions on day
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Will feature a Course Race structure taking advantage of natural conditions
LOCATION INFORMATION
Venue Address:
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Skudin Surf, 1, Riverside Blvd, Long Beach, NY (from 31st - 5th Sept)
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Pier 26, Hudson River Park, New York City, NY (7th September)
Closest Airports: JFK, Newark or LaGuardia (New York City Airports)
Hotels
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TBA
Transport:
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By Car: Multiple Parking Lots within walking distance of venue
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Closest Public Transport: TBA
ONSITE
AMENITIES
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Board Storage
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Covered Changing facilities
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F&B Vendors
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Live Entertainment (DJs, Live Commentary and Live Music)
