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Calling All Paddle Boarders: The Head of The Dart 2017

February 23 2017 Categories: News, Our News

Initially the event was designed for rowers in the Dartmouth/ Totnes area, however due to the increasing popularity of Stand Up Paddleboaring (SUP), the event was spread out over two days; rowers competed the Saturday and SUP held their event on the Sunday. Since the SUP introduction in 2015, and the boom in popularity, the event has since seen a massive growth in competitors. Both recreational paddler’s and the serious contenders.

In the past this has been a thoroughly enjoyable event as well as a sense of achievement for the more leisurely paddlers, and well worth participating in.

The different classes for the event are:

  • Ladies:
    • Ladies Leisure Class (cruising & fun)
    • Ladies Unlimited Class (all boards over 14’0″)
    • Ladies 12’6″ Racing
    • Ladies 14’0″ Racing
  • Mens:
    • Mens Leisure (cruising & fun)
    • Mens Unlimited Class (all boards over 14’0″)
    • Mens 12’6″ Racing
    • Mens 14’0″ Racing
  • XL/ Jumbo Board Team (4+ riders).

The confirmed date for The Head of The Dart 2017, is Sunday 2nd April.

  • Start: 12:30pm, next to the Totnes Rowing Club
  • Finish: Dartmouth, between the fuel barge & pontoon (opposite Coronation Park)

Entries will close at 18:00 on Wednesday 29th March. No entries on the day!


For any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact: headofthedartsup@gmail.com.

More information about the event you have a look at the Official Head of The Dart website.


If you or your friends fancy a go at the Head of The Dart, and don’t have a board to use, we sell and hire SUP’s, as well as SUP accessories such as:

  • SUP Paddles
  • Wetsuit Boots
  • Rail Tape
  • Blade Guard

So get prepared, if you’re not sure what you may need, give us a call or drop into the shop, we’re open from 9-5, 7 days a week. Otherwise, we’ll see you at the starting line.


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