2025 British National Championships - Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open
Important Update Regarding the British National Championships Schedule
We have carefully reviewed the weather forecasts for this weekend's Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open, and in the interest of participant safety, we have made necessary adjustments to the event schedule. The revised schedule is detailed below. For a comprehensive explanation of our decision-making process, including our weather monitoring and safety protocols, please refer to our full blog post here: https://www.gbsup.co.uk/post/schedule-update-gbsup-british-national-championships.
Download the updated event pack here
Join us for the pinnacle of UK paddleboarding at the 2025 British National Championships, hosted within the Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open, featuring a new ICF-aligned fleet and age category format!
Time & Location
07 Jun 2025, 08:00 – 08 Jun 2025, 16:00
Falmouth, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth TR11, UK
About the event
Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open: 2025 British National Championships
The 2025 British National Championships, incorporated into the Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open, is the premier UK SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and Prone Paddleboarding event on the national calendar. Join us for two days of high-level competition, novice racing, junior events, and international team selections. The championships will be contested across three core disciplines: Distance, Technical, and Sprint.
Juniors Race for FREE at the British National Championships!
Thanks to our valued partnership with Paddle UK, all Junior categories (U17, U14 & Nippers) enjoy complimentary entry to this premier event.
Dates: Saturday 7th June – Sunday 8th June 2025
Overall Event Times: Approx. 08:30 – 17:00 daily
Location: Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PA (What3Words for Event Village: ///parks.pouch.quench )
Event Communications – MANDATORY ACTION:
The Buccaneer Sessions App will share all critical event information, race-day updates, Race Director communications, and details on appeals/protests.
All participants MUST download the Buccaneer Sessions app and join the relevant event "Session". This is the mandatory platform for all GBSUP event communications.
Consider it your go-to place for all important details you'll need on event day.
Venue & Site Details:
Main Venue: Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, TR11 4PA.
Event Village What3Words: ///parks.pouch.quench.
Kit Zone: Located next to the Event Village.
Kit Drop:
- Timings: From 07:30 on both Saturday and Sunday.
- Location: Queen Mary Rd, Falmouth TR11 4DP (W3W: ///cook.hardly.client ). Please drop your board over the fence onto the grass (check the gates are open first) and then return to move your board to the Event Village and designated Kit Zone.
Car Parking: Gyllyngvase Long Stay Car Park (W3W: ///chained.offer.traps ).
Parking Charge: £10.50 for 24 hours (hourly and weekly rates available ).
JustPark App Code: 8336.
Facilities:
- Catering: Gylly Beach Cafe (Summer opening hours: 9 AM to 9 PM).
- Toilets & Changing: Gylly Beach Public Toilets (W3W: ///stamp.jabs.rugs ).
International Team Selections:
This event will host selection races for:
Team GB (ICF) (Selection Policy)
Team England (ISA)
Key Selection Points:
- Selection races will be held in Distance, Technical, and Sprint disciplines.
- To be considered, athletes must compete in the 14' Hardboard Open or Prone Paddleboard fleets. Juniors within the U17 age group are eligible.
- Athletes may choose to enter all races or a specific race they are competing for selection in.
- All paddlers within the 14' Hardboard, Prone Paddleboard, and Junior U17 fleets will be considered for selection.
- Selection is based on the first past the post for the individual races.
- Please note: The selection criteria are subject to confirmation and may change following the published selection criteria from Paddle UK and Surfing England, respectively.
Events & Activities Over The Weekend:
Saturday:
Distance Races Adult National Championships: Approximately 10km
Challenge Tour & U17 Juniors: Approximately 5km
U14 Juniors: Approximately 2km
AquaPaddle: Approximately 5km (A fantastic opportunity for grassroots participation!)
Nippers Activities: Fun and engaging activities for the youngest paddlers.
Sunday:
Technical & Sprint Races Adult National Championships (Technical): Approximately 4-5km
Challenge Tour & U17 Juniors (Technical): Approximately 2-3km
U14 Juniors (Technical): Approximately 1-2km
Adult National Championships (Sprints): 150m two heats to a final
Nippers Activities: Continued fun for the little ones.
Provisional Course Details:
Your Paddler Race Pack will include detailed race course maps, specific distances (e.g., extended Distance, multi-lap Technical, 200m Sprints), the number of laps, and other course-specific information for the event disciplines. It will be released closer to the event date. Please monitor the Buccaneer Sessions app for notifications regarding the release of the Race Pack.
Revised Event Schedule: Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open
Saturday, 7th June: Distance Focus
- Morning Activities: All morning activities, including early check-in, Junior Nippers, and AquaPaddle, are cancelled for Saturday morning.
- Junior Nippers: No Junior Nippers on Saturday.
- 12:00 - 12:45: Afternoon Check-in (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 13:15: Distance Race Briefing (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 13:30 - 15:00: Distance Race Start Window (Course and start time may flex to best conditions; event will not start later than 15:30 if suitable conditions cannot be found).
- Throughout the Day: Industry Demos, Talks, and Clinics
- 16:00: Day Close
Sunday, 8th June: Technical & Sprint Focus
- 08:00: Event Village Opens
- 08:00 - 08:45: Morning Check-in (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 09:00: Junior Nippers Briefing (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 09:15 - 10:00: Junior Nippers Events
- 09:30: AquaPaddle Briefing (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 10:00 - 11:30: AquaPaddle Event
- 10:00: Sprint Briefing (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 10:30 - 13:00: Sprint Races
- 13:00 - 13:45: Lunch Break
- 13:45: Technical Race Briefing (Event HQ - GBSUP Main Tent)
- 14:15 - 15:45: Technical Races
- Throughout the Day: Industry Demos, Talks, and Clinics
- 16:30: Event Ceremony presented by BSUPA
- 17:00: Event Close presented by Paddle Logger
Fleets & Categories:
The event hosts selections for Team GB (ICF). Therefore, the adult age categories for SUP are structured to reflect international competition standards.
Male and Female Adults:
14' Hardboard
14' iSUP
Prone Paddleboard (Open Age Group only)
Challenge Tour (Non-Competitive - Open Age Group)
Adult Age Groups (SUP):
Open (18+)
Masters (40+)
Masters (50+)
Juniors Boys & Girls SUP & Prone (Competitive):
U14
U17
Nippers U14 (Non-Competitive)
Industry Hub: Clinics, Demos & Talks:
We are fortunate to work with fantastic industry partners. At the event, we plan to host paddler clinics, provide demo kits from leading brands and suppliers, and feature talks with experts. Keep an eye out for confirmed schedules on our social media (via the Buccaneer Sessions app) and in your inbox.
Official Event Media Partners:
P3T Photography: Official event photography and drone footage. Digital files available after the event, plus live stories and reels.
Buccaneer Sessions: Official communications partner for event sessions, community feed, on-the-day communications, and post-event media.
Total SUP: Official digital media partner for full event listings, blogs, articles, and event media coverage.
Tickets and Registration:
For this 2-day Championship event, participants can choose a weekend ticket covering all relevant races for their category. Your ticket includes entry to all eligible Championship races (criteria dependent on your fleet).
Upon registration, you must choose your fleet and complete all relevant details accurately for championship and selection consideration. Once registered, you will receive your event pack with essential information.
Paddle UK Member Discount: Paddle UK members receive a special discount! Adult members get 10% off their ticket price. For Junior members, all competitive and non-competitive junior categories are FREE OF CHARGE! Please see your Paddle UK membership Portal for details on how to apply your discount during registration.
Ticket Prices:
Weekend Tickets (covers all eligible races for your fleet):
Juniors (All Categories: Competitive U17/U14 & Nippers U14): FREE OF CHARGE (Registration still required)
Challenge Tour: £45
Competitive Adult Fleets (14' HB, 14' iSUP, Prone): £70
Day Tickets:
Challenge Tour: £30 per day
Competitive Adult Fleets: £45 per day