Friday 24 November 2017
Jebel Ali, Dubai – 9th Edition
Presentation of the event
SeaYou Watersports Challenge is a non-profit, eco-friendly watersports event open to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking.
Please check our Facebook group SeaYou Watersports Challenge for regular updates.
Next challenge will be hold on Friday 24th November 2017 on the Palm Jebel Ali (Jebel Ali, not Palm Jumeirah, see location and entry gate below).
Competing Classes & Races:
Stand-Up Paddle: open to all brands and sizes
SUP is currently the fastest growing watersport in the world. Paddle boarding stand up style is an exciting sport that thousands of people around the world enjoy participating in. Stand up paddle boarding is a phenomenal way to experience the water.
4 x races and contest:
– Fun & long distance race: 1km, 4km, 8km. All adult races will be launched together.
– Kids race: 1km. All kids races will be launched together.
– Big SUP contest.
– SUP Polo contest.
Registration is closed. Please go on site before 9:00am on November 24 to participate.
Fishing Kayak: no-kill light tackle tournament
It is a Catch, Photo and Release (CPR) format of fishing and measurement process. None of the fish are needed for a physical weigh-in, as they are released alive, moments after being caught. Above that, they are released right back to where the angler caught them. Angler proof is provided on digital records. No damage to the fishery, no damage to spawning fish.
Click here for tackle tournament rules.
Registration is closed. Please go on site before 5:30am on November 24 to participate.
Windsurfing: Class R300
The all in one design R300 Class is the natural step up from Youth and entry level classes, building the “bridge” to Olympic participation. Excellent volume distribution and tuned sail sizes to age/weight ratio, allows equal fair racing for all age groups.
We will also introduce for the first time races with StarBoard Windfoil boards (more details to come soon!).
Registration is closed. Please go on site before 12:00pm on November 24 to participate.
Strictly no beginner’s allowed on 4 and 8km SUP RACES but possible for 1km. A lifevest is mandatory for kayaking, a lifevest or a leash is mandatory for SUP boarding. You cannot use any of the equipment under the influence of alcohol. No pets allowed on site.
Access to site on Friday 24 November 2017
Directions:
From Dubai Marina: follow the Jebel Ali/Abu Dhabi signboards on Sheikh Zayed Road. Continue straight ahead until you have passed the first entrance of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ). Take the exit that directs you to the JAFZ gates 7, 8 and 9 (Exit 13). Follow the road and continue straight through the trafic light intersection until you reach the first roundabout and make a left to the security gate (Ducab tower will be on your right).
Entry gate to Palm Jebel Ali : N 24° 57’ 32.557 – E 55° 1’ 8.304
Access to SeaYou Watersports Challenge location :
Download Location map & Access
Schedule
Event details
Notice of Race
Notice of Race
– Notice of Race (NoR).
– SUP: registration is closed. Please go on site before 9:00am on November 24 to participate.
– Fishing kayak: registration is closed. Please go on site before 5:30am on November 24 to participate.
– Windsurfing: registration is closed. Please go on site before 12:00pm on November 24 to participate.
Where?
Where?
On Palm Jebel Ali (NOT Palm Jumeirah!) in Dubai.
Entry gate is close to Jebel Ali Port – Gate 7/8: after the Jebel Ali Shooting Club on your left, do not turn to Jebel Ali Resort, go straight.
Please download access map to Palm Jebel Ali.
When?
When?
24th November 2017 from 5:30am to 5pm.
How much?
How much?
– Entrance fee: FREE for all – participants & spectators.
What will you find on site?
What will you find on site?
– Foodtruck on site by Ronaldo’s Spago. Download the menu with prices.
– Lifeguards on duty and on safety boat
– Ambulance on site
– Dry toilets
What to bring along?
What to bring along?
– Your own equipment: SUP, kayak, paddle, etc.
– Charter boards and rigs for windsurfing races
– Livefest for kayaking and lifevest or leash for SUP boarding
– Sun hat or cap
– Sunglasses
– Sunblock (high SPF recommended)