World champion Shakira Westdorp headlines champion list of contenders for Qld SUP titles

Three-time world stand up paddle board champion Shakira Westdorp will headline the list of high calibre surfers at the Queensland titles this weekend.

THREE-TIME world stand up paddle board champion Shakira Westdorp will headline the list of high calibre surfers at the Queensland titles this weekend.

The Queensland SUP titles will be held on Sunday on the Gold Coast with long-range forecast predicting an easterly swell to stick around for the event.

Tugun-based Westdorp will be among the favourites in the women’s event after claiming a third world SUP crown in Hainan, China, at the end of last year.

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Defending open men’s champion and Maroochydore resident Michael McCall is hopeful to take another state title, after an exciting win at his home break of Alexandra Headland last year.

“The event should be great, hopefully, we get some waves,” McCall said.

“Last year’s win was a bit unexpected, as I haven’t been into the SUP surfing for too long. Another state title win would mean the world.”

Shakira Westdorp competing at the Australian SUP Titles at Duranbah Beach. Picture credit: Surfing Queensland, Camera House.

Surfing Queensland CEO Adam Yates is excited to crown several Queensland champions this weekend.

“We’re excited to be hosting our SUP Surfing Titles as a stand-alone event in 2019,” Yates said.

“Our SUP surfing community is growing stronger than ever in Queensland and we can’t wait to crown our Queensland champions on Sunday.”