As we approach the final event of the 2008 season the title race for the national champion in Stand Up Paddle Surfing and distance racing is on ! This is the first time that national champions have ever been crowned in the UK. In fact the UK is the first country to have a national governing body for stand up paddle surfing (BSUPA) so it is the first time a national champion has been crowned in the world.
To reflect the global and historic nature the BSUPA National Champions awards for 2008 are being sponsored by ourselves – Stand Up Paddle Surfing Global .
The final event is being held, without a sponsor, in Pembrokeshire, West Wales 18th & 19th October 2008. The main beach is Newgale, but in case of high winds, it will be relocated to Broad Haven which offers more shelter.
Throughout the season the competitors had to complete three events in either surf or distance category to be eligible for the nation title. This means the ratings now stand like this :
Open Stand Up Paddle Surfing
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Rider
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Gwithian Event Result
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Isle of Wight Event Result
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Total
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Neal Gent
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2nd
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1st
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3 points
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John Hibbard
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3rd
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2nd
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5 points
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Scott Gardner
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5th
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3rd
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8 points
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Mark Slater
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9th
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5th
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14 points
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Steve Carter
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7th
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7th
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14 points
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Nick Healey
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17th
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5th
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22 points
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Jay Manning
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17th
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7th
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24 points
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Claire Blacklock, as long as she surfs in this event, has already wrapped up the women’s title as, out of a field of six, she is the only competitor to make the Gwithian and Isle of Wight events.
Junior Stand Up Paddle Surfing
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Rider
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Gwithian Event Result
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Isle of Wight Event Result
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Total
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Bobby Cooper
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2nd
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1st
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3 points
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Holly Bassett
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3rd
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2nd
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5 points
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Open Distance
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Rider
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West Wittering
Result
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Gwithian Event Result
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Isle of Wight Event Result
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Total
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John Hibbard
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2nd
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1st
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1st
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4 points
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Neal Gent
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1st
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3rd
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2nd
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6 points
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Mark Slater
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3rd
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3rd
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3rd
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9 points
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Steve Carter
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DNC*
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8th
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5th
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13 points **
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Nick Healy
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DNC*
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10th
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4th
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14 points **
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Matt Argyle
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10th
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DNC
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8th
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18 points **
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Jay Manning
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6th
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8th
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7th
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21 points
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*DNC – Did not Compete
** – Must Compete at Newgale to be eligible for title
Claire Blacklock has already wrapped up the women’s distance title as she has completed three events and none of the other six women riders have.
Junior Distance
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Rider
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West Wittering
Result
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Gwithian Event Result
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Isle of Wight Event Result
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Total
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Bobby Cooper
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1st
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1st
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1st
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3 points
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Holly Bassett
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2nd
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2nd
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2nd
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6 points
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