The 2026 Coochie Classic returned to Victoria Point on Sunday 27 September, hosted by BrisSUP Club in partnership with Paddle Queensland. As Round 2 of the Sunshine Coast Boardsports SUP Tri Series, the event continued the connection between BrisSUP Club, 4670 SUP Club and Sunshine Coast SUP Club.
Starting from Les Moore Park, the event offered a 4 km short course and an 8 km long course around Coochiemudlo Island, providing paddlers with a choice of distance and challenge. Webscorer recorded 50 race entries, comprising 21 in the short course and 29 in the long course.
Results highlights
Paul Jackson claimed overall honours in the 8 km long course in 55:03.6, while Angela Jackson was the fastest female in 59:25.5. Shane Lynch led the 4 km short course in 29:36.1, with Pollyanna Darling taking female honours in 33:00.7.
| Course | Overall winner | Time | Female winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 km short course | Shane Lynch | 29:36.1 | Pollyanna Darling | 33:00.7 |
| 8 km long course | Paul Jackson | 55:03.6 | Angela Jackson | 59:25.5 |
Congratulations to all paddlers who took part, whether racing for a podium position, building their series campaign or taking on a personal challenge.
The Coochie Classic remains an important opportunity for clubs to bring paddlers together and encourage continued participation in stand up paddling. Offering both short and long courses supports a pathway for paddlers to build confidence and progress to longer distances.
Paddle Queensland thanks BrisSUP Club, its organising team and volunteers for their commitment to the event. We also acknowledge event sponsors SurfFX and ONE Ocean Sports, alongside series naming partner Sunshine Coast Boardsports, for supporting SUP racing in Queensland.
View the full Coochie Classic results on Webscorer.
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