VICTORIA\u2019S finest paddle boarders turned out to 13th Beach at the weekend for the final day of the Victorian SUP Titles, which saw two Jan Juc athletes take the top spot in the Open Women\u2019s and Open Men\u2019s divisions.<\/p>\n
Originally scheduled for Point Impossible, event organisers decided to change locations as the iconic Barwon Heads beach was serving more favourable conditions, a move that was welcomed by competitors.<\/p>\n
Jan Juc\u2019s Emma Webb sliced through the Open Women\u2019s division, ripping into decent left handers and scoring a total heat result of 17.40 out of a possible 20 in the final.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese were the best waves that we\u2019ve ever had for a SUP comp,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good to catch up with everyone and involve myself in a competition that is social and fun.\u201d Webb also delivered strong performances in the Over 40 Women\u2019s Final and Open Women\u2019s 10ft Longboard Final, stealing the show in all the divisions she entered.<\/p>\n
Matt Takle, who also represented Jan Juc, was behind one of the highest scoring rides seen over the duration of the day, achieving an 8.90 out of a possible 10 in the Open Men\u2019s division.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was good to be on my forehand surfing today,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe conditions became pretty challenging as the wind came up, but the waves were still fun.\u201d<\/p>\n