Events of the Month: October 2023
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Attending a standup paddle boarding event is one of the best ways to enjoy the sport. It’s the perfect place to be introduced to the sport as a spectator, it’s a great place to learn and try new products, and it’s also a great way to connect with those who enjoy the sport just as much as you do. If you’re looking for an event to attend this month check out our list of SUP events in October below.
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SUP Events in October 2023
- Busan SUP Open
- Bluewater SUP Race
- ICF SUP World Cup
- Dana Point Harbor Hoot
- 101 Surf Sports Halloween Race
- Chattajack
A Comparison
October SUP Events in 2023
| Date | Event | Location | Use | Skill | Entry Fee | Purse |
| 10/7/23 | Busan SUP Open | Gwangalli, Korea | Race | Intermediate+ | €100 | €27,600 |
| 10/7/23 | Bluewater SUP Race | Bodega Bay, California | Race/Charity | Beginner+ | $10 - $35 | $0 |
| 10/13/23 - 10/15/23 | ICF SUP World Cup | Sarasota, Florida | Race | Intermediate+ | $25 - $95 | $10,000 |
| 10/14/23 | Dana Point Harbor Hoot | Dana Point, California | Race | Beginner+ | $30 | $0 |
| 10/28/23 | Chattajack | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Race/River | Advanced | $185 | $0 |
| 10/28/23 | 101 Surf Sports Halloween Race | San Rafael, California | Race | Intermediate+ | $25 | $0 |
October 2023 Paddle Boarding Events
Busan SUP Open
The Busan SUP Open is the third 'Marquee' stop of the 2023 APP World Tour held at the magnificent Gwangalli Beach, in Suyeong-gu in Busan, South Korea. After a spectacular 1st edition in 2022, the foundations have been laid for an exciting future for this flagship Asian stop of the APP World Tour: from the unparalleled welcome, the World Class setting to the spectacular racing and the rapidly growing and engaged SUP Community in South Korea, the Busan SUP Open provides a truly unique experience for everyone.
Register and learn more on this event here.
Bluewater SUP Race
THE 12th ANNUAL SONOMA COAST SURFRIDER BLUE WATER PADDLE RACE is at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay on October 7, 2023. Any paddle powered water craft can enter. If you don’t see your division, for example you want to paddle a sheet of plywood, contact us. Yes, the famous Pet Division is alive. Grab your goat, gopher, cat, wallaby, or aardvark and show us what you can do. Okay, dogs included too.
Register and read more about this event here.
ICF SUP World Cup
ICF World SUP Cup at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, Florida, October 13-15. Three days of ICF racing: Sprint, Distance and Technical, plus a Recreation race on Saturday. $10,000 in prize money for the ICF races distributed evenly between men & women, and all three races.
Register and read more about this event here.
Dana Point Harbor Hoot
The Dana Point Harbor Hoot consists of 3 different events: the 3K Channel Scoot, the Harbor Hustle, and the Board & Brew Baby Beach Bolt team relay. All three events will be held on Saturday, and participants can pick one or do all three. The course distances have been designed to be spectator friendly, accessible for new paddlers, and exciting for seasoned competitors!.
Register and read more about this event here.
Chattajack
Chattajack is a paddleboard/kayak race unlike any other. It is one that celebrates the effort a paddle athlete makes in the pursuit of distance endurance. Fueled with passion on the water, these individuals love to dig, testing their personal limits while completing this unique gorge course.
Register and read more about this event here.
101 Surf Sports Halloween Race
2023/24 Race Season at 101 Surf Sports is on with racing action in SUP, Prone, Outrigger, Surfski, Kayak, and SUP. COSTUME CONTEST - Yes it's almost Halloween so grab your best water-safe (no cotton) costume and you could win a $25 gift certificate. The entire race series will also have an Inflatable Paddleboard Category. We are stoked on the performance of these boards and look forward to seeing lots of inflatables out on the race course. We even have a dedicated inflation station set for you to make pumping up easy. This is a perfect race for first-time racers and elite athletes alike.
Register and read more about this event here.
Don't see an event listed here for October? Be sure to submit it to our Events Calendar here.
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