Notice of cancellation of SUP IN THE SKY
SUP IN THE SKY is scheduled to be held on May 22nd and 23rd, but there is an emergency declaration centered on the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Unfortunately, this year's event will be canceled due to the extension.
Last year it was held instead of under a state of emergency, but considering the current domestic situation,
We decided that it would be difficult to hold the event.
Thank you for your understanding.
In addition, the entry fee will be refunded in full to all the participants who applied.
Participants will be notified of the refund procedure by the event secretariat.
We also hope that the day we can meet you in the field will come as soon as possible.
SUP IN THE SKY
Organizer: green field Kono
Race Director: Kenny Kaneko
Far from the coastline "Nagano" has no sea.
However, including the largest river in Japan, the Shinano River,
Many rivers flow,
It has a large number of lakes that fascinate the spectacular scenery of the four seasons.
The Northern Alps consisting of 3,000m-class mountains
It is also called a Japanese roof because it has ...
There is a paddle field closest to the sky.
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Lake Hokuryu
Nagano Hokuryu Lake
-EVENT INFORMATION-
Event information in real time will be posted on the facebook page at any time.
SUP IN THE SKY facebook Page
Schedule: May 22nd (Sat) -23rd (Sun), 2021
Venue: Lake Hokuryu, Nagano Prefecture
Organizer: nozawa green field
Special sponsorship: Diner Co., Ltd.
Sponsor: PADDLER Co., Ltd. ・ KOKUA ・ PEAKS5 ・ NEW ERA
Cooperation: Hokuryu Lake Tourism Association, Power Drive R117
Race Director: Kenny Kaneko
Category
◆ 5km RACE
① 14 feet or less race board (Open Masters)
② 14 feet or less inflatable (Open Masters)
◆ 1.5km RACE
③ 14 feet or less race board (Open Masters)
④ 14 feet or less inflatable (Open Masters)
⑤ 11'6 or less fan board (mixed inflatable and hard board)
◆ Team relay
⑥ Team relay: 1 team 4 people * The board to be used will be prepared by the event side.
* There are representations by gender and age in each category.
(Open class is up to 39 years old. Masters class is 40 years old ~. Age will be the age of the race day)
Capacity
5km 14ft or less Raceboard : 50 people
5km 14 feet or less Inflatable board : 50 people
1.5km Race: 50 people
Team relay: 1 team 4 people / 15 teams
Entry fee
5km Race: ¥ 5,000-
2km Race: ¥ 5,000-
Team relay: ¥ 4,000- (1 team)
Entry period
April 12th-May 9th, 2021
Entry method
Please apply from the event entry form below.
schedule
DAY1: Saturday, May 22
9: 00-10: 00 Reception Hokuryu Lake Start Area 7767 Mizuho, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture
10: 15-Opening Ceremony
11: 00-12: 00 5km Race board class start
13: 00-14: 00 5km Inflatable board class start
14: 00 ~ 15: 00 1.5km Fan class start
15: 00 ~ 16: 00 Team relay start
16: 00- Closing Ceremony (Start Area)
* Participants are free to use Lake Hokuryu between 9:00 and 16:00. (Included in the entry fee)
If you are not a participant, please pay the lake surface usage fee of 400 yen at the Hokuryu Lake Tourist Information Center.
* You are free to use Lake Hokuryu between 9:00 and 16:00. However, please do not disturb the participating athletes during the race.
DAY2: Sunday, May 23
Day1 Preliminary race day in case of bad weather
9: 00 ~ 12: 00 Sponsored brand board test drive event
11: 00 ~ 12: 00 Run & SUP Field Clean
About new coronavirus infection prevention measures
On the day of the event, participating athletes and people involved in the event are requested to measure the temperature by themselves, and those who are above 37.5 ° C or who are in poor physical condition are requested to refrain from participating in the event.
The temperature of the participating athletes will be measured at the reception. (People with a body temperature of 37.5 ° C or higher may decline to participate)
Please be sure to wear a mask in the venue except during the race or when you go out on the lake by SUP.
In addition, we request that all people involved in the event, such as event participants, spectators, and staff, take thorough measures to prevent infection with the new coronavirus.
* The event may be canceled depending on the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan. Please note that.
Regarding the refund of the entry fee when the event is canceled, we will contact the participants after the event is decided to be canceled.
-STAY-
About accommodation
Please use the inn on the shores of Lake Hokuryu or the inn at Nozawa Onsen, which is a 5-minute drive from Lake Hokuryu.
Nozawa Onsen Village Accommodation / Sightseeing Information
For inquiries about accommodation facilities: Nozawa Onsen Tourist Association
Accommodation around Lake Hokuryu
-RACE DIRECTOR-
Kenny Kaneko
Kaneko Kenny
Ocean paddler representing Japan. 4x All Japan Champion (2019, 2018, 2017, 2014)
Born in Chigasaki and raised in Southern California.
Started surfing from an early age and played an active part in soccer as an American youth representative (under 13-15). Aiming to become a professional soccer player, he returned to Japan at the age of 17, but retired due to an injury.
When he was in his second year of college, he started outrigger canoeing under the influence of his father and learned about the charm of rowing the sea. After graduating from International Christian University in 2010, he started SUP (Stand Up Paddle) in earnest in 2013.
Won the All Japan SUP Championship the following year. From 2015, he will race overseas.
2016, The 2nd Hong Kong International SUP Championship Won the championship. In 2019, he won the 4th All Japan Champion and 6th place in the SUP World Championship. The toughest crossing strait race in the world held every year in Hawaii , MOLOKAI 2 OAHU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS to the podium for the first time in Japan.
Currently based in Hayama Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, while competing in overseas and domestic races, the spread of ocean sports in Japan through the development of unprecedented Asian fit paddles and the planning of SUP race competitions for children. We are focusing on activities.
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