The 3rd Yamanakako SUPer Marathon Tournament Report
2017 June 25 Sun, Of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Yamanakako leisure SUP association sponsored by Yamanakako, Minamitsuruguni prefecture Activity Japan Cosponsored Events The "3rd Lake Yamanaka SUper Marathon" was held!
now Year Lake Yamanaka SUper marathon meet that reached the third in. now Year Is the largest number of entries in the past and 244 people! Sun It was the largest tournament in the book.
SUPer marathon, reception start!
Also this time the all-Japanese student SUP Federation's newcomer battle will be hosted together, and many student players will enter. Towards the start, inflatable (air injection type) SUP is prepared all at once. This sight is also a masterpiece.
On the day Unfortunately it is rainy. However, there is a roof at the tournament headquarters, so it's okay. Players gather one after another for the opening ceremony.
For the Yamanakako SUPer marathon, the main race will be the 11 km marathon that goes round the lake in Yamanaka, but in addition to the main race, there are also tour classes that go around at their own pace without time measurement, a race for beginners (2 km), a two-seater tandem The race (2 km), kids race (1 km) for elementary and junior high school students are also held, and the greatest feature that various people can participate from serious players to those who enjoy SUP!
There is board rental, too, today too SUP first experience players! As you can see further images, up to doggy tandem class where SUP can be with dogs! ! The audience is also healed, it is a very popular class.
The opening ceremony has begun!
The opening ceremony is finally here! !!
Greetings and competition explanations from Mr. Haneda, Vice Chairman of Lake Yamanaka Leisure SUP Association, and Mr. Haneda, owner of Gakuroku Marine, Mr. Hara, Chairman of Japan Stand Up Paddle Board Association, and owner of Yokosuka Paddle Club. The facial expressions of the players are gradually getting serious.
In addition, there are some students who participated in the first race in the rookie sprint race of the All Japan Student SUP Federation this time! Students are also enthusiastic!
First of all, a student rookie game that will be an outpost in front of this race!
Competition start! The first half is from the short course marathon!
The tournament will be a two-part system this year as well. The following class races will be held in the first half! !!
Click here for the entry for the first half ↓
First half (short course marathon)
・ Beginner class ※ SUP is limited to within 1 year for the first time
・ Doggie tandem class
・ Kids class * Only for elementary and junior high school students
・ Tandem class
A race that makes many people, from kids to dogs, smile while having fun and earnestly.
Everyone's heat stopped the rain before I knew it, and it was cool and in very good condition for the players!
Everyone safely goals! ! Thank you for your hard work!
Take a break at the tournament's famous hoto!
For all the players, it became a tournament special feature, Yamanashi The service of the specialty "Hoto"! It's really delicious and it stains the tired body!
In addition, around the operation headquarters, goods related to SUP etc were also exhibited!
Late competition start of the competition! ! A full marathon for one lap of Yamanakako! ! !
Now, in the second half of the race, the Yamanakako 1-lap marathon has started!
Click here for the entry for the second half ↓
Second half (full marathon around Lake Yamanaka 11km)
・ Race board class
・ Inflatable class
・ Surfboard class
・ Tour class
The marathon has finally started! Around Lake Yamanaka, the distance is 11km! !! It is truly a masterpiece that about 150 players gather on the lake all at once and start!
The top players who participated last time will accelerate as soon as they start! early! !! This year, we also shot with a drone!
And, Go!
Approximately one hour after the start, the players in each class scored one after another!
The top of the race class is Akira Murata, the champion last year! Goal in 1 hour 6 minutes 5 seconds, which exceeds his own tournament record (1 hour 8 minutes 20 seconds)! This year too! Congratulations on setting a new record!
Players who completed the long distance of 11km, have a very nice face full of sense of accomplishment at the goal!
Thank you very much!
Closing ceremony, and a big lottery for fun!
After all class races, time counting, closing ceremony, and a big lottery to enjoy! !!
There were so many gorgeous prizes this year too!
From wines from Yamanashi prefecture to COLEMAN's outdoor bags, etc ... I envy you! !!
In addition, the CASIO Exilium FR series wearable camera and MISTRAL's inflatable SUP board will be available at the Janken tournament! !! !!
It was a great success in the thick fog right after the race! !!
(Right) Shiho Mizuki, 1st in the AJCUP race board class WOMEN!
* As a result of consideration by the executive committee, Umezu, who is in 3rd place for men, will be ranked 2nd in the same ratio. We apologize for any changes to the awards ceremony.
The 3 rd SUPer marathon is over
Thank you to everyone who participated! It was even more exciting than last time and it was a wonderful tournament! From next year onwards, we will continue to hold the theme "Let's enjoy SUP together!"
Every year, "the last Sunday of June" is decided by the Yamanakako SUPer Marathon! !!