Fiji will host the inaugural Standup and Paddleboarding World Championship beginning at Tavarua Island this weekend.
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says the event is another opportunity to showcase Fiji to the world.
The 2016 Fiji International Surfing Association (ISA) World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will be held at the world renowned wave of Cloudbreak and will host the StandUP Surfing and Technical Races along with the start of the Distances Races, which will traverse 18 kilometers past the islands of Tavarua and Namotu, culminating in a scenic finish at Musket Cove.
The Team Relay Races will be held at Port Denarau.
StandUp Paddle (SUP) is one of the world’s fastest growing watersports and was part of the International Surfing Association’s submission for Olympic inclusion for Tokyo in 2020.
International Surfing Association President Fernando Aguerre, says are thrilled to have the inaugural championship in Fiji.
243 competitors from 26 countries will participate at the world championship and the weeklong championship will run from November 12th to 18th.
