Inverloch, VIC/AUS (Friday 17 October, 2014): Surfing Victoria is proud to announce a new event for 2015, the HIF SUP Festival Presented by Kieser Training, which will see the top stand up paddlers in the state gather at the popular sea-side town of Inverloch.

To be held over two days on January 10th and 11th, the event will see multiple divisions compete including SUP Surfing, Technical Races and Marathon Races.

The jewel in the crown of the festival will be the 12km Marathon Paddle Race from Cape Paterson to Inverloch following the scenic Bunurong Coastal Drive. This event will include a 6km Half-Marathon fun paddle from Eagles Nest to Inverloch for the more novice paddlers and those who are after a more relaxing race.

Surfing Victoria CEO, Max Wells, is looking forward to bringing together the who SUP community together.

“The HIF SUP Festival Presented by Kieser is sure to be a great weekend down on the Bass Coast.”

“With the chance for not only the elite competitors but also the more social paddlers to get involved, we are looking forward to having the whole range of paddlers down.”

“The Marathon and Half-Marathon along the Bunurong Coastal Drive is a spectacular paddle which should be on the bucket list of every paddler in the state!”

Full details on marathon and technical race courses and locations will be released closer to the event.

The HIF SUP Festival is presented by Kieser Training and Supported by TeamUp, Core Boardsports & Bass Coast Storage.

About HIF (Health Insurance Fund of Australia):
Being one of Australia’s fastest growing health funds, HIF’s focus is on giving their members a great value, and affordable health insurance. More and more people across the country are turning away from other Australian health funds in favour of HIF’s ethical member-focused approach, attracted to affordable hospital and ancillary covers that offer 100% choice from HIF’s impressive range of recognised healthcare providers. For more information be sure to check out www.HIF.com.au

About Kieser Training:
Kieser Training is a network of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning centres focussed on delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers. Our programs provide long term solutions to musculoskeletal problems, as well as enhancing day to day performance and quality of life.

Whether you are seeking relief from pain or looking to improve your physical performance, come in and see what makes Kieser Training different from anything you’ve tried before.

We have 6 centres conveniently located around Melbourne & Geelong.