3rd Corfu Emerald Cup: A ΄Green΄ celebration of sport!
Emerald Cup
04 Ιουνίου 2019
/ 09:20
CORFU. Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June in Corfu.
The 3rd Annual Corfu Emerald Cup is taking place June 15-16, Following last year's success the international event has become an important part of the SUP Euro Tour Grand Slam.
Top racers from all over the world will be coming to Corfu to compete, including five-time SUP world champion Connor Baxter, the “fastest man in SUP.” Baxter wrote, “I’m looking forward to paddling the same course Olympic athletes swam. What an incredible opportunity!”
This year the Emerald Cup will be a Green Race, partnering with the local “Let’s Do This Corfu!” and "All For Blue" in an effort to protect Corfu’s seas and beaches through active recycling and voluntary beach clean-ups.
The race, which begins at the Angsana Hotel beach, is organized under the auspices of the Municipality of Corfu, the SUP EURO Tour, the National SUP and Surf Association and Corfu Sailing Club (NAOK).
The competition includes three separate race categories—Open Water Swim, Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) and Fun. The Euro Tour SUP 14,800M (Pro category) takes place on Saturday, followed by Sunday’s “Let’s Do This Corfu” Challenge, a 3,500M Open Water Swim and SUP race in the Fun category for everyone—athletes, spectators, families and friends.
SUP races will begin at the Angsana Hotel beach, heading for Mouse Island before returning to finish at the starting point. The open water swim will start at the Church of Vlacherna where competitors will charge into the crystalline waters of Pontikonisi and drive hard toward the finish line—the world famous oasis Beach of Benitses at the Angsana Corfu Hotel (a Banyan Tree Resort opening soon ). All the races will be broadcast on a live video feed viewable from the beach.
Following the exciting 3,500m “Let’s Do This Corfu” Challenge on Sunday 16th there will be a beach clean-up and a post-race afterparty. We invite everyone - sports and environment lovers - to come and take part and have fun along with all the participants!
For more information:
[email protected]
www.CorfuEmeraldCup.com
Top racers from all over the world will be coming to Corfu to compete, including five-time SUP world champion Connor Baxter, the “fastest man in SUP.” Baxter wrote, “I’m looking forward to paddling the same course Olympic athletes swam. What an incredible opportunity!”
This year the Emerald Cup will be a Green Race, partnering with the local “Let’s Do This Corfu!” and "All For Blue" in an effort to protect Corfu’s seas and beaches through active recycling and voluntary beach clean-ups.
The race, which begins at the Angsana Hotel beach, is organized under the auspices of the Municipality of Corfu, the SUP EURO Tour, the National SUP and Surf Association and Corfu Sailing Club (NAOK).
The competition includes three separate race categories—Open Water Swim, Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) and Fun. The Euro Tour SUP 14,800M (Pro category) takes place on Saturday, followed by Sunday’s “Let’s Do This Corfu” Challenge, a 3,500M Open Water Swim and SUP race in the Fun category for everyone—athletes, spectators, families and friends.
SUP races will begin at the Angsana Hotel beach, heading for Mouse Island before returning to finish at the starting point. The open water swim will start at the Church of Vlacherna where competitors will charge into the crystalline waters of Pontikonisi and drive hard toward the finish line—the world famous oasis Beach of Benitses at the Angsana Corfu Hotel (a Banyan Tree Resort opening soon ). All the races will be broadcast on a live video feed viewable from the beach.
Following the exciting 3,500m “Let’s Do This Corfu” Challenge on Sunday 16th there will be a beach clean-up and a post-race afterparty. We invite everyone - sports and environment lovers - to come and take part and have fun along with all the participants!
For more information:
[email protected]
www.CorfuEmeraldCup.com
