Clearwater Classic
4670 SUP Club in partnership with Paddle Queensland proudly presents the 2026 Clearwater Classic.
This two day event is the 4670 SUP Club’s premier event and Round 1 of the 2026 Tri Series, between the Sunshine Coast SUP Club and the BrisSUP Club. The weekend comprises of a Battle of the Paddle (BOP) tech event on Saturday afternoon at Elliott Heads and the Clearwater Classic main distance races on Sunday morning.
Saturday’s social BOP tech event is held at the Elliott Heads Foreshore. Sunday’s main event flatwater distance race offers short and long courses of 5 km and 10 km starting at the pontoon at the Riverview Boat Ramp Elliot Heads and travelling upstream turning at large inflatable buoys and returning to the start/finish line.
Event Information:
1. Any paddler can paddle a SUP (up to 14 ft) in this event.
2. Each paddler must register separately
3. Early Bird Rates: Non-Member $90, Member $50
4. Standard Entry Rates: Non-Member $110, Member $70
5. No late or on the day entries will be accepted after entries close (no exceptions)
6. To gain points in the Tri Series you must be a member of a PQ SUP Club.
Member discounts applied at checkout. Not a member contact Paddle Queensland via qld@paddle.org.au and Save!
Social BOP Tech event:
1. Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Distance Classes: Long Course
1. Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
Distance Classes: Short Course
1. Male and Female: 12-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
By entering you agree to:
1. Always having your leash attached to you and your craft while on the water
2. Carry plenty of water/fluids/snacks for the duration of the paddle
3. Abide by all rules of the event, directions from the race director and support crews
KEY DATES:
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES OPEN // 1st July
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES CLOSE // 19th July
STANDARD ENTRIES CLOSE // 29th July
Download the series bulletin here.
