Sunshine Coast SUP Club in partnership with Paddle Queensland proudly presents the 2025 Race the Bay.
This two day event is the club's premier event and the final round of the 2025 Sunshine Coast Boardsports Tri Series, between 4670 SUP Club and the BrisSUP Club. The race weekend comprises of a Battle of the Paddle (BOP) tech race on Saturday afternoon at Mooloolaba Beach and the Race the Bay main distance races on Sunday morning.
Saturday Technical BOP Surf Race is held at Mooloolaba Beach. Catering to all levels of paddlers from All-Rounders to 14' race boards.
Sunday’s main event flatwater distance race offers short and long courses of 4 km and 8 km. Our short course caters to those who want to challenge themselves and experience the fun of paddling in Mooloolaba Bay, while our long course is for those who like the full ocean experience or would like to challenge themselves against their peers. The main distance race provides for Stand Up race boards (14’ and under) for the long course and Stand Up all-rounder (non-race board shapes), on the short course.
Event Information:
1. Any paddler can paddle a SUP in this event.
2. Each paddler must register separately
3. Early Bird Rates: Non-Member $90, Member $50
4. Standard Entry Rates: Non-Member $110, Member $70
5. No late or on the day entries will be accepted after entries close (no exceptions)
6. To gain points in the Tri Series and qualify for the PQ State Team, you must be a member of a PQ SUP Club.
Discount codes will be supplied to club members when entries open.
Not a member contact Paddle Queensland via qld@paddle.org.au and Save!
Tech Classes:
1. Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Distance Classes: Long Course
1. Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Distance Classes: Short Course
1. Male and Female: 12-54 and 55+
1. Mixed: Open (All-rounder non-race boards)
PADDLE AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
Members of PA affiliated Clubs will need their PA Membership Number for entry.
If you don't know your PA Membership number, contact PA Membership Services, and they'll be able to help you.
Email - membership@paddle.org.au
Phone: 1300 232 398 (Option 2)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
By entering you agree to:
1. Always having your leash attached to you and your craft while on the water
2. Carry plenty of water/fluids/snacks for the duration of the paddle
3. Abide by all rules of the event, directions from the race director and support crews
KEY DATES:
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES OPEN // 1st September
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES CLOSE // 12th October
STANDARD ENTRIES CLOSE // 22nd October
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2025 SUNSHINE COAST BOARDSPORTS TRI SERIES BULLETIN