Team England returned from Denmark this week following their first ever appearance at the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship.
Held at 2 venues over 9 days, first up was the amazing city of Copenhagen for the distance and sprint races. Great weather ensured a huge turn out, with the city course giving spectators a thrilling up close view and plenty of opportunity to cheer on competitors.
Marie Buchanan
The second location at Vorupor was even better than expected and with mother nature playing ball for serving up waves for the 2 days of the surfing part of the competition.
Jack Coop
The honour of England’s first ever ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship medal and podium place goes to Jack Coop who in his first ever international race placed 4th taking the copper medal in the Mens distance prone. LEGEND!!
The whole team put in strong performances across the Championships and are incredibly proud to have placed 14th in final classification. Other standouts included 17 year old Ben Pye in the distance sup event, Marie Buchanan in the Technical and Distance Sup races and as for Damian Warner getting to the Technical final
Damian Warner
Hats off to Vice Chair of the ISA Casper Steinfath from Denmark who was the main ambassador/organiser for the event, his influence made the event such a success and we thank him and all the ISA team, competing athletes and new friends we made for an amazing world championships.
TEAM ENGLAND RESULTS
England 14th out of 42 teams
Biggest ISA champs ever with over 250 athletes
Copenhagen
Womens distance sup (out of 57)
Marie Buchanan- 14th
Holly Henderson- 48th
Mens distance sup (out of 70)
Glenn Eldridge- 31st
Ben Pye- 46th
Mens distance prone
Jack Coop-4th -copper medal
Cold water hawaii- Vorupor
Womens technical sup- (out of 50)
Marie Buchanan- 15th
Tarryn Brown- 28th
Mens techincal sup (out of 62)
Damien Warner -30th
Glenn Eldridge- 32nd
Womens Surf sup- (out of 43)
Tina Beresford -13th
Marie Buchanan -25th
Mens surf sup (out of 58)
Dave Ewer- 17th
Blue Ewer- 33rd
Team Relay
England -6th place
Full results here http://isaworlds.com/sup/2017/