Black Project Battle of the Bay: A Tribute to Slasher - Gear Up for Racing, Fun, and Community!
Time & Location:
Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Christchurch, Avon Beach, Christchurch, UK
Hosted by: BaySUP
About the Event:
Join us for the 2024 GBSUP National Series Rd.3 - Black Project Battle of the Bay, a tribute to the legendary Mark "Slasher" Slater. This action-packed day on the stunning South Coast of England offers something for everyone!
Race Formats:
Distance:
Competitive Fleets: 8-9km
Challenge Tour: 4-4.5km (inclusive atmosphere, fun-run style, take it at your own pace)
Tech Race:
Competitive Fleets: 4-5km
Challenge Tour: 2-3km
Juniors Tech Racing: 2-3 km (separate race for younger paddlers)
Key Event Timings:
Thursday, June 6th 7:30 PM: Virtual Event Briefing on Facebook Live - recording available after
Friday, June 7th 9:30 PM: The SUP Store pre-event Bash & BBQ
Saturday, June 8th:
- 7:30 AM: Site opens for participants / Board Drop-off
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Competitor Check-in (GBSUP Tent at Race HQ) -
- 10:00 AM: Distance Course Briefing
- 10:30 AM: Distance Race / Challenge Tour Distance Start
- 12:15 PM: Junior Check-in
- 1:00 PM: Juniors Briefing/Race
- 1:30 PM: Tech Race Briefing
- Tech Race Starts at 1:45 PM:
- 1:45 PM: Challenge Tour Tech Fun Race
- 2:45 PM: Men's Tech Race
- 3:45 PM Ladies Tech Race
- 4:45 PM: Event Ceremony
- 5:30 PM: Event Close
Event Village: Visit our sponsors and event partners throughout the day! Black Project, Infinity SUP, SIC, and the SUP Store will showcase their latest gear, offer demos, and answer your questions.
Event Highlights:
The SUP Store: Enjoy a pre-event BBQ at The SUP Store, featuring demos and a chance to meet the pros at the shop.
Meet and Greet: Meet Black Project team riders, including UK paddlers Ginnie Betts, Annable Page, Will Keetley, Hector Jessel, and Blue Ewer, alongside international paddlers Donato Freens and Bastian Grimm. This is one of the most stacked fleets in UK SUP Racing history!
Demos: On Saturday, The SUP Store will have a tent in the event village with kit to buy and demo boards from Starboard, Infinity and Aztron available.
SUP Store Social Paddle: Join Saviour for a relaxing social paddle on Sunday, June 9th 9:00 AM (location dependent on conditions).
A Tribute to Slasher: This year's Battle of the Bay is more than just a race. We come together to honor the legacy of Mark "Slasher" Slater, a true waterman. Let's celebrate his spirit and create unforgettable paddling memories.
Don't Miss Out! The Battle of the Bay is an experience that combines thrilling competition, camaraderie, and a heartfelt tribute. Join the paddling community for this special day!
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