What a night! Waterlevels near the high-watermark and no wind provided a perfect canvas for some seriously good times. 20 paddlers tore off into the night as the 6.15pm start is now virtually dark. Lollo and Sylvie provided the longest count down in Intaka history with the 20 second countdown being given at one second intervals! Great start for Brad Adams with Andrew Cillie sticking his nose in until he seemed to slip and lose a paddle stroke.

Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) has made three announcements to its members this week and will be shortly followed by more. There are very exciting times ahead for SUPSA and the growing the sport in South Africa. If you are not already a member of SUPSA, this is the time to join the association that supports your SUP lifestyle.

Starboard will be hosting South Africa's first Battle of the Paddle Team Race on Saturday, 19th May 2012. Each team is 5 person strong and must consist of at least 1 lady and 1 new comer. You can form your own team, or be alloacted to a team on the day. Contenstants get to choose the entrance fee. Either R 50 or R 100 per person. All entry fees are paid out to Winning Team. Invite friends and family. Everyone welcome. The more the merrier.

Venue: Emmarentia Dam
Date: Saturday, 19th May 2012
Time: Registration 15:30PM and Race Start: 16:00 PM
Activities: 1 Lap per Constestant
Race Entry Fee: R 50 or R 100

Stand Up Paddle South Africa is proud to be in association with the Nerve Events DURBAN SURF CARNIVAL presented by JEEP APPAREL.  South Africa’s elite Stand Up Paddle Surfers from around the country will travel to Durban this winter to showcase the sport at the iconic New Pier, Durban between 15 – 17 June 2012.