Port Stephens is one of Australia’s great holiday destinations just one hour north of Newcastle and two hours north of Sydney on the NSW North Coast and is the home of thePort Stephens Classic Golf Tournament.

Port Stephens Classic offers golfers a unique experience on the NSW Coast with the golf Tournament being played on three premier golf courses. This year the Port Stephens Golf Classic Tournament will be played on the stunning Nelson Bay Golf Course, Pacific Dunes Course in Medowie and on one of the best courses in Newcastle.

The Port Stephens Golf Classic is now in its 15th year and always books out. It is a visitor only event with play over four days for 190 to 200 golfers. The Port Stephens Classic is held in August 2011.

Only visitors to the region are able to participate in the Port Stephens Classic.

Male and Female golfers can participate in the Port Stephens Classic over four days and can win prizes worth upwards of $5,000.

Entrants play on Nelson Bay Golf Course twice, pacific Dunes and Newcastle at Fern Bay once during the event.  

The Port Stephens Golf Classic Package:

• Welcome registration and cocktail party on arrival (Sunday evening)
• Green and competition fees for all four rounds of golf
• Gala presentation dinner Friday night for all entrants
• Competitors complimentary golf gift package
• Eligibility for fabulous golf prizes

Visit www.golfportstephens.com.au to enter.

Sail Port Stephens is entering it’s 3rd year this coming April. It is one of the fastest growing regattas in Australia, and there’s lots of reasons why. It’s family friendly, with a wide range of affordable accommodation and plenty of fun day and night, both on and off the water.

It’s being held from 11th – 17th April 2011 at Nelson Bay, NSW. For more information or to enter the race, visit www.sailportstephens.com.au

The Raymond Terrace Business Association and Raymond Terrace Aquatic Club are proud to announce the Raymond Terrace Aquatic Club Annual Powerboat Trophy Day and Show N’ Shine events coming to Raymond Terrace on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2010.

On Saturday 7th August the Raymond Terrace Aquatic Club Annual Powerboat Trophy Day racing commences on the river at Riverside Park with juniors racing from 10:30am and seniors racing from 12:30pm.

On Sunday 8th August things really start to heat up with Raymond Terrace Business Association’s Show N’ Shine taking place in the main street and areas surrounding Riverside Park in conjunction with the racing. The Aquatic Club’s Trophy Day continues with juniors competing from 9am and seniors competing from 11am.

The event will provide a fantastic day out for families, friends and enthusiasts to relish the superb location of Raymond Terrace on the banks of the Hunter and Williams Rivers whilst enjoying high level racing, quality vehicle displays, children’s amusements and more.

Greeted with clear skies, light offshore winds and beautiful, clean lines, the best Paddlers in the state put on a memorable show, heralding just how far the fledging sport has come.

With approximately 50 competitors competing for prestigious state titles and the opportunity to compete at the Australian Stand Up Paddleboard Titles,  held as part of the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival at Port Macquarie in August, spectators, competitors and event organisers were on tenterhooks before the opening siren.

In the Open Male division, high scores highlighted the preliminary rounds of competition as competitors pushed the limits of traditional paddleboarding.

Seeing futuristic moves infused with traditional nuances, the level of competition rose as the event widdled down to the pointy end.

However, after some amazing performances, it was Ben Apps (Woonona, NSW) who stood tallest when the smoke cleared.

Defeating Noel Graham (Lennox Head, NSW), Rodger Saunders (Minnie Waters, NSW) and Scott Downing (Woonona, NSW), who finished second, third and fourth respectively, Apps found himself the first ever NSW Standup Paddleboard champion.

“I’m stoked,” he said.

“To take the first ever state title is a real honour,” he added after accruing a total heat score of 15.74 (out of a possible 20).

Having been an excellent junior surfer, Apps has only been riding paddleboards for approximately 18 months.

“I had no idea what they were until a year and a half ago,” he admitted wryly.

“But since then the level of skill and competition has risen out of sight.”

Having ridden a wave of popularity, across the globe, over the past decade, stand-up paddleboarding has etched its way firmly into the sphere of competitive and recreational surfing, culminating with this inaugural event.
 
The hybrid discipline, which takes inspiration from surfing, skiing, wakeboarding and skateboarding, continues to rapidly evolve and grow in popularity.

In the Open Women division it was Sondra Purser (Merewether, NSW) who led from the front to take a commanding victory over Cinde Fisher (Crescent Head, NSW), Di Clasby (Freshwater, NSW) and Melissa McManus (Woollamia, NSW), who finished second, third and fourth respectively.

“I’m really honoured to have won this event,” Purser said tallying an impressive 12.34 (out of a possible 20) in the final.

“I’ve been experimenting a lot with my equipment recently, so hopefully I can continue to improve in time for the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival.”

Having finalised a superb team of stand up paddleboarders for The Country Energy Australian Surf Festival, NSW look to be in great stead for the second ever stand up paddleboard national titles.

For more information be sure to visit www.surfingnsw.com.au or find Surfing NSW on Facebook.

The NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles is proudly supported by Port Stephens Council, Events Port Stephens, Business Port Stephens, Samurai Beach Resort and Surfing NSW.

About the Partnership

Business Port Stephens, the economic development unit of Port Stephens Council has an event arm, known as Events Port Stephens – and together, the two bodies work quietly and consistently behind the scenes with key sporting bodies to bring events to the region. They also work closely with the Sports Solutions team within Council.

Working on the back of the success of the Billabong Pro Junior in late 2008, Events Port Stephens and Surfing NSW have been discussing ideas and concepts that can work in Port Stephens, particularly utilising One Mile, Birubi and Fingal beach breaks. It is hoped the event can grow into the future with the addition of other Stand Up Paddleboard activities, such as coaching clinics, starter lessons, board demonstrations, Stillwater racing, coach training and familiarisation workshops.

NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles Media Contact:
Michael Tyrpenou
Surfing NSW Media Manager
Mob: 0459 160 292
Email: michaelt@surfingnsw.com.au

NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles Event Contact:
Peter Hunt
Surfing NSW Operations Manager
Mob: 0401 826 847
Email: peterh@surfingnsw.com.au

The hybrid discipline, which takes inspiration from surfing, skiing, wakeboarding and skateboarding, continues to rapidly evolve and grow in popularity.

With approximately 50 competitors competing for prestigious state titles and the opportunity to compete at the Australian Stand Up Paddleboard Titles, which will be held as part of the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival at Port Macquarie in August, spectators and event organisers are looking forward to what’s in store.

“We’re delighted to be hosting the inaugural NSW Stand Up Paddle Board titles and are very much looking forward to a collaborative partnership with Surfing NSW to develop Port Stephens as a destination for competitors and enthusiasts of this growing style of surfing, ” Events Port Stephens Co-ordinator, Jody O’Brien said.

“With such a diverse range of people taking up the sport, Port Stephens is a great destination for families and friends to enjoy whilst competition is on, with plenty of great activities to explore, both on and off the water,” O’Brien added.

Recognised as one the finest surfing and tourist destinations on the NSW coastline, Port Stephens will provide the perfect backdrop for such a prestigious event with One Mile Beach the prime location for competition.

“Port Stephens is an excellent surf location and will provide the perfect venue for the State’s best Stand Up Paddleboarders to strut their stuff,” said Surfing NSW Operations Manager, Peter Hunt.

“We are thrilled to have partnered with Port Stephens Council through Events Port Stephens and Business Port Stephens to host the inaugural NSW SUP Titles at Port Stephens.”

“We are committed to working with Port Stephens Council to build the event in 2011 and beyond into a broader Stand Up Paddleboard Festival featuring additional divisions and events held around the competition over a full weekend,” he added.

With the best watermen, and women, including showcasing the emerging sport, Constable was in great touch, showing no signs of fatigue after winning his fifth Australian Longboard title just a day earlier.

The NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles is proudly supported by Port Stephens Council, Events Port Stephens, Business Port Stephens, Samurai Beach Resort and Surfing NSW.

About the Partnership

Business Port Stephens, the economic development unit of Port Stephens Council has an event arm, known as Events Port Stephens – and together, the two bodies work quietly and consistently behind the scenes with key sporting bodies to bring events to the region. They also work closely with the Sports Solutions team within Council.

Working on the back of the success of the Billabong Pro Junior in late 2008, Events Port Stephens and Surfing NSW have been discussing ideas and concepts that can work in Port Stephens, particularly utilising One Mile, Birubi and Fingal beach breaks. It is hoped the event can grow into the future with the addition of other Stand Up Paddleboard activities, such as coaching clinics, starter lessons, board demonstrations, Stillwater racing, coach training and familiarisation workshops.

NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles Media Contact:
Michael Tyrpenou
Surfing NSW Media Manager
Mob: 0459 160 292
Email: michaelt@surfingnsw.com.au

NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles Event Contact:
Peter Hunt
Surfing NSW Operations Manager
Mob: 0401 826 847
Email: peterh@surfingnsw.com.au
Website: http://www.surfingaustralia.com/nsw/event.php?id=149

(Maroubra, NSW – Wednesday, 30 June 2010): The first ever NSW Stand Up Paddleboard Titles is coming to Port Stephens this July, with the states best ready to fire.