PHILLIP ISLAND, VIC (October 23, 2024): The 2024 Australian SUP Titles have kicked off on Phillip Island, Victoria, with a full day of surfing in one-to-four foot waves at Smiths Beach.
The event officially started last night with an Opening Ceremony. Hosted by Phillip Island Boardriders Club, there was a great turnout and camaraderie between athletes before competition got underway this morning with Round 1 SUP surfing heats completed.
20-year-old Indy Rose (Avalon Beach, NSW) posted the highest single wave score of the day, a 9.00 (out of a possible 10) in the Open Men’s division.
“Everyone was frothing and pretty happy. The size has consistently grown all day, ” Rose said.
“I was looking for some mid range sets that would hold up. For that 9.00 it was the right spot at the right time. I managed to hit a few nicely, and finish off with a nice lip line into the flats. It was a good start to the competition, puts you in a good mindset.
“I won a state title and came second at nationals last year at Sussex Inlet so I’m still chasing the win at nationals. I’ve had a good year, so hopefully, I can keep that going.”
IsiCampbell (Denmark, WA) was a standout in Open Women’s, comboing her opponents.
“Conditions today started out small and onshore and by the time my heat commenced this afternoon it was large and onshore 3-4 foot unruly conditions only offering one or two manoeuvres. I was very happy with my first round at a national level.”
Contest Director LiamRobertson said: “Tomorrow, we’re expecting a further increase in swell and winds. The swell will open up a few different surf break options, and we’ll be able to make the most of the waves on offer on beautiful Phillip Island.
The next call will be at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, with Right Point, Surfies Point, and Smiths Beach as potential locations, starting with Round 2 SUP surfing heats.
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The Australian SUP Titles are proudly supported by Jim Beam, Bass Coast Shire Council, Surfers for Climate, Starboard and Surfing Victoria.
