Jo Hamilton-Vale is
certainly an
i n s p i ra t i o n a l c h a ra c t e r.
Having overcome a
serious illness she
discovered SUP and has
been making a name for
herself both on the
domestic race circuit
and international
scene. Never one to rest
on her laurels, she was
confirmed to take the
helm of UK SUP Clubs
last year and will drive
the organisation
forward in 2015. We
caught up with JHV to
see what makes her
tick.
to ascertain who that competitor should be. Unfortunately in
2014 this race was cancelled one month before it was
scheduled. Therefore they asked if they could use the UK SUP
results to choose the team. In 2015 we will hopefully be
holding a three race series to choose the national team.
How do you feel driving such an
organisation forward – what are
your plans and aspirations for the
UK SUP Clubs for 2015?
In 2015 we are hoping to add a three race surf series, a three
race series to find the GB team for 2016, hold a four race kids
series and also help promote all races and events within the
UK. My passion for growing the sport and giving it structure
and credibility in the UK is extremely important to me and
helps drive me forward.
What aims have both organisations
got in mind for UK SUP?
We understand that UK SUP Clubs
w i l l b e w o rk i n g w i t h B S U PA fo r t h e
first time – how did that
partnership come about?
BSUPA have the link with Surfing GB to send a team to the ISA
Worlds but have never held a race series to establish who
should be attending. They have always just held one short race
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We are unable to state what BSUPA has in mind for SUP in the
future. UK SUP will continue to facilitate and organise the
National Race Series, with the addition of a surf series and
kids’ race series. We will also be working closely with the clubs
to promote all their events, races, demos and leisure paddles.
We are also hoping to have two additional pages on our
website, one that lists all the clubs in the UK and one detailing
all events in the UK – not just race events.
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