2025 Australian SUP Titles wrap up with Marathon Racing

PHILLIP ISLAND, VIC (October 25, 2025) – 

The 2025 Australian SUP Titles concluded today, with champions crowned across six divisions in SUP Marathon Racing.

Open Women Marathon Winner, Sorelle Nolan (VIC), was proud of her victory and the SUP community:

“It was absolutely awesome! The conditions were challenging but really fun, and it felt amazing to be the first woman over the line. Everyone’s cheering for each other out there — it’s such a special sport where everyone genuinely wants each other to succeed.”

Open Men Marathon Winner, Juan Cruz (QLD),  loved returning to Phillip Island and was proud of his victory:

“The course they chose definitely played in my favour — I might’ve run out of steam on a longer one! I came third last year on the long course, so I’m really proud of the win this year and glad I made the trip down from Queensland. I love coming to Phillip Island — the crew, the hospitality, and the event organisers are always amazing.”

Thermos Open Men’s Champion, Matt Takle (VIC), thanked his lucky charms for a cracker wave that came to him right at the last minute:

“I was struggling out there. I got the first one but then couldn’t find much for about ten minutes — I was out of energy. Luckily that last one came through right on the buzzer, and I just did what I had to do. I’m stoked! It’s been an awesome week, and Surfing Australia and Surfing Victoria have put on such a great event. Couldn’t be happier.”

Thermos Open Women’s Champion, Rebecca Dunning (NSW), was stoked to take the win against some younger rivals:

“I’ve been wanting this one for a while, so it feels great to get it done against the young guns. My bottom turn felt really good, but I got the wobbles on the top turn — I’m just stoked I held it together. Phillip Island’s been so much fun this week.”

2025 Australian SUP Titles Results:

Thermos Open Men
Matt Takle (VIC) – 16.00
Blaire Moore (NSW) – 13.33
Connor Linz (NSW) – 9.76
Ben Mardon (WA) – 9.73

Thermos Open Women
Rebecca Dunning (NSW) – 11.17
Ke’ale Dorries (QLD) – 8.10

O60 Men
Dave Sheen (WA) – 16.00
Damien Quinlan (VIC) – 6.83
John Takle (VIC) – 6.50
Craig Caldwell (NSW) – 5.27

O50 Men
Sam Hodder (VIC) – 8.77
Blair Moore (NSW) – 8.50
Chris Twomey (WA) – 8.00
Jason Barbour (NSW) – 7.23

O50 Women
Gwen Carbone (VIC) – 10.50
Juanita Read (QLD) – 6.00

O40 Men
Marty Cole (NSW) – 15.67
Ben Mardon (WA) – 9.76
Matthew Russell (NSW) – 8.26
Steve Toy (VIC) – 7.17​​​​​​​

O40 Women
Rebecca Dunning (NSW) – 11.56
Lucy Bell (VIC) – 3.83

9ft+ Open Men
Marty Cole (NSW) – 16.17
Liam McCafferty (VIC) – 12.17
Matt Takle (VIC) – 10.36
Connor Linz (NSW) – 10.00

9ft+ O60 Men
Dave Sheen (WA) – 11.54
Richard Wain (WA) – 6.93
Jamie Ralston (WA) – 6.53
John Takle (VIC) – 5.36

9ft+ O50 Men
Liam McCafferty (VIC) – 12.00
Andrew Cassidy (NSW) – 9.77
Brendan Ryan (VIC) – 6.80
Sam Hodder (VIC) – 6.57

9ft+ O40 Women
Lucy Bell (VIC) – 10.37
Juanita Read (QLD) – 8.73

U18 Jnr Women
Willa Webb (VIC) – 5.00
Tulleah Close (VIC) – 2.83

Technical Race
Open Men: Connor Linz (NSW)
Open Women: Ke’ale Dorries
O40 Men: Warwick Lee (VIC)
O40 Women: Rebecca Dunning (NSW)
O50 Men: Dave Warner (VIC)
Prone Open Men: Hayden Copping (NSW)
 

Marathon Race
Open Men: Juan Cruz (QLD).
Open Women: Sorelle Nolan (VIC)
O40 Men: Warwick Lee (VIC)
O50 Open: Dave Warner (VIC)
Open Men Prone: Hayden Copping (NSW)
O40 Women: Rebecca Dunning (NSW)

For live competition scoring, please head to LiveHeats.

The 2025 Australian SUP Titles are proudly supported by Jim Beam, Thermos, Everything Fleet, Bass Coast Shire Council, Surfing Victoria and Surfers For Climate