Venue:

Friars Cliff Beach in Christchurch provides a stunning coastal backdrop for the third round of the 2025 Black Project National Paddle Racing Series. The event occurs right before the Beach Hut Café, offering a picturesque and convenient setting for paddlers of all levels. The beach's expansive shoreline and beautiful scenery create an ideal environment for the races. The venue is well-equipped with modern facilities and a welcoming atmosphere.

Event:

The Battle of the Bay is one of the UK's most prestigious paddleboarding races. It features both Tech and Distance races. This event promises high-level competition and excitement for all participants and spectators. It includes categories for juniors and novice paddlers and opportunities to try out the latest equipment from leading brands.

Host:

BaySUP Standup Paddleboarding Club promotes fitness and racing within the paddleboarding community. Its mission is to introduce members to these aspects of paddling and provide them with the tools to flourish, enjoy, and compete at all levels of the sport. Whether participants engage in local, national, or global races, BaySUP is committed to supporting their journey and helping them achieve their paddling goals. The club is proud to host the Battle of the Bay and looks forward to creating an exceptional experience for all paddlers and fans.

Events and Activities:

Competitive Fleets:

• 14' Hardboard

• 14' iSUP & Starboard Airline Cup

• Juniors (U17 & U14)

• Prone Paddleboard (up to 14')

Novice Fleets:

• Challenge Tour 

• Novice Juniors (Ages 8 and up)

• Adult Novice 1km 

Provisional Race Details:

• Distance Race - 10km

• Tech Race - 5km

• Challenge Tour and Junior options

Fleet Notes:

• The Starboard Airline Cup competes as part of the 14' iSUP fleet.

• 14' Hardboard Age Groups and Juniors (U17 & U14) ages are classified by your age at the start of the year (01/01/2025)

• Upon completing registration, you will receive your Event Pack, which includes details on the venue and facilities, provisional timings, and registration details for the media platforms we will use throughout the event.

• Full event timings, start sequence, procedures, and further details on any event-specific requirements will be released closer to the event date in your Race and Activity pack.

Tickets and Registration: Your ticket gives you entry to the event for the specified time and activities. Upon registration, you must choose your fleet or activity and complete the relevant details. Once you have registered, you will receive your event pack, which includes details on the venue and facilities, provisional timings, and registration for the media platforms we will use throughout the event.

Prices:

• Competitive Fleets (14' HB, iSUP, Prone and Starboard Airline Cup) - £45

• Junior Competitors - £35

• Challenge Tour - £35

• Novice Juniors - £10

• Adult Novice 1km - £10 

ENTER THEW WHOLE SERIES - You can enter the full 2025 Black Project GBSUP National Series (excluding entry for SUP The Creek) through a single entry - Check out the series entry here.

Here are the dates in the 2025 GBSUP Calendar:

2025 Black Project GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series

• RD1 - Super8, Oxford  - March 29th

• RD2 - LLandegfedd Pursuit, South Wales - May 17th/18th

• RD3 - Baysup Battle of the Bay, Friars Cliff, Christchurch - June 28th

• RD4 - Beadnell Belta, Northumbria - July 6th

• RD5 - Liverpool Docks - July 19th/20th

• RD6 - Big Dippa, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear - August 24th

• RD7 - SUP The Creek, Salcombe, South Devon - Oct 18th/19th

 2025 British National Championships & Team England & GB Selections

Paddle Logger Falmouth Bay Open, Falmouth - June 7th/8th