North Sea Wkndr
Cullercoats Bay
A weekend of friendly and fun paddling and swimming events in Cullercoats Bay. Brought to you by Northern SUP Racing & CBK Adventures
A festival of stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and wild swimming is coming to Cullercoats during North Sea Wkndr.
Sat 9 & Sun 10 October 2021
Everything is beginner-friendly, with all abilities welcome, so come down and get involved. We’ll have some spectacular prizes on the day too.
Spectators Welcome
Come and meet our exhibitors down on the bay, where you’ll find local water sports clubs, activity providers and social groups who paddle, surf, swim and more. There will also be music and usual Cullercoats friendly vibe.
Event Partners
UPDATE!
Weekend Schedule Confirmed
Saturday is “Race & Derby Day” with Sunday now “Community Day”. No registration is required for Sunday’s events, except SUP Ball. Come down and enjoy a signature Cullercoats warm welcome.
Fun Events
*EVENT FULL* XL SUP Derby
Get together a team of up to 8 people and complete our 200m time trial on a Red Paddle Co. XL Paddleboard (provided by CBK Adventures). Just like at the Red Bull Soapbox Derby, you’re gonna gain points for fancy dress, theme, and creativity – it’s not just about the time you set.
*EVENT FULL* Wild Swimming
On both days we’ll be clearing the bay of all boards and boats for a while, so Cullercoats’ famous wild swimmers can take over the bay. We’re laying out a 200m lifeguarded swim circuit, so this is a great chance for seasoned swimmers to get together, or for beginners to try it out. You can swim just for fun or use the 200m circuit to time some laps, the choice is yours.
Freestyle “Anything Goes” Challenge
Show us your skills on your SUP, kayak or even a homemade raft. Whether it’s pivot turns, headstands or juggling, this 10-minute challenge is about showing the judges the most creative display possible on the water.
*EVENT FULL* SUPball UK: Give It A Go Session
Cullercoats is home to to SUPball UK, a brand new game developed in Australia, combining the best bits of land-based ball sports, but played on a SUP. Come and have a go with the UK’s first SUPball club, right here in Cullercoats, then you can call yourself one of the UK’s first SUPballers!
Race Events
*EVENT FULL* Tandem SUP Challenge
This is you plus one, on one board, aiming to complete our 200m racecourse in the fastest time possible! SUP only.
K9 Challenge
A bit like the tandem event, but it’s you plus your canine pal, competing to complete our 200m racecourse. SUPs and kayaks welcome.
The Technical
Our M shaped course will test your turning skills to the limit. Race to complete the course and show off those pivot turns! SUPs only.
50m Sprint
The 50m sprint challenge is all about being quick out the gates. We’ll have several heats followed by a grand final! SUPs and kayaks welcome.
Prone Sprint
If you’re still a little new to SUP and feel a tad wobbly, or perhaps you just want to show off your prone paddling skills, the prone sprint is for you. You complete the race lying on your belly, paddling with your hands. SUPs only.
The Distance 4k
For those seeking the ultimate challenge, our distance 4k is a first for Cullercoats Bay. This 4k Open Water Race will test your stamina and endurance. There will be SUP class and a kayak class on this event. SUPs and kayaks welcome.
FAQs
Who can take part?
Adults and kids are welcome for most events in the bay, parental supervision must be maintained on or near to the water. The Distance 4k is adults only. Please ensure you pre-register for the event here.
What’s on and when?
The North Sea is a dynamic environment, so the exact scheduling of the weekend will take place once the expected forecast is confirmed. So the message is SAVE THE WHOLE WEEKEND. If you can only make one of the days, just indicate this on your registration form and you’ll get priority on that day.
The spectator activities will be available each day from 10am-5pm.
Is the event lifeguarded?
Yes, the beach is lifeguarded by the RNLI. Red Seal rescue will also be on hand in their safety boat and CBK Adventures will be providing safety kayakers too
Do I need my own equipment?
You will generally need your own kayak or SUP for these events, or you can hire one in advance. We also ask that all competitors wear a wetsuit. Juniors must wear a buoyancy aid and we highly recommend adults do too.
There will be small amount of Red Ride 10’6 and 10’8 boards and Tootega Pulse 95 kayaks available from CBK Adventures at a special weekend rate. If you need to hire kit, please indicate this on your registration form and they will be in touch.
Who is judging the event?
There will be three judges at the event, from the local SUP racing and water sports scene. It’s your job to impress them!
How do I register?
Spectators don’t need to register, just turn up. If you would like to take part on the water, just complete the regististration form. It takes a couple of minutes.
Advance Registrations Closed
If you'd like to try for a last minute place, visit the registration tent on the south side of Cullercoats, at least 1 hour prior to the event time. You will find the full event schedule above.
Sunday events are free to attend with no registration required, just turn up. Please note that SUP Ball is full.
Equipment Hire Available
If you have already registered for your events and you need to hire a board, wetsuit or buoyancy aid for the event, reserve and pay for it here, we'll have it waiting for you on the beach! Available hire slots are:
- Saturday 11am-5pm (for race events)
- Sunday 10am-12pm (for SUP Ball)
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