Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA) is proud to announce that is has been accepted as a national affiliate of Surfing South Africa.

SUPSA was formally accepted as a member at Surfing South Africa’s Annual General Meeting held in East London on July 30 this year. As a member of Surfing South Africa, SUPSA is now recognized as a sporting discipline that may apply to participate in ISA sanctioned events.

2011 SUPSA National Champions

“We welcome SUPSA as members and at the same time congratulate them on the successful hosting of their inaugural national championships in Cape Town at the end of July,” said Robin de Kock, General Manager of Surfing South Africa.

Ivan van Vuuren 2011 Open National Champion

“Becoming a member of Surfing South Africa is an important milestone for SUPSA and was key objective when we first established a national body for stand up paddle boarding.This is an important step for the new water sport and we are excited at the opportunities this affords us in developing SUP riding in South Africa,” said Dom Gaud SUPSA’s President.

Jono Rosslind Open finalist

About SUPSA

SUPSA was established in late 2010 as a national association to promote stand-up paddle boarding in South Africa as a sporting and lifestyle activity. It caters for the both surfing and racing SUP disciplines, and encourages competitive and social SUP riders to participate in sanctioned SUPSA events to further the development of the sport. For more information about Stand-Up Paddling South Africa (SUPSA), or how to become a SUPSA member, visit us at www.supsa.org.za.

About Surfing South Africa (SSA)

Surfing South Africais is the recognized governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa. SSA is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), which, along with Sport and Recreation South Africa, controls all sport in South Africa.

Surfing South Africa is  a member of the world’s governing body for the sport, the International Surfing Association (ISA).  Visit the ISA at www.isasurf.org