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Fiji, Republic of the Fiji Islands

Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji presented by Air Pacific

Source: Fiji Surfing Association - www.surfingfiji.com.fj

November 13, 2011 - Friday, November 18, 2011
This first edition of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge will not only be one of the most progressive and dynamic racing events in the history of the sport, featuring both long distance and surf sprint formats, but it will also be an exciting celebration of the growth and diversity of Standup Paddling, one of the world's fastest growing sports in the world today. What's more, the backdrop of the paradise that is Fiji will provide athletes and visitors alike with an unforgettable experience.

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About the International Surfing Association

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running Open Division World Championships since 1964, Junior World Championships since 1980, and Masters World Championships since 2007. The ISA will hold the first Stand Up Paddle (SUP) World Championship and the first World Bodyboard Championship in 2011.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies of 64 countries on five continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided over by Fernando Aguerre (Argentina), first elected President in 1994 in Rio de Janeiro and re-elected seven times since. The ISA's three Vice-Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Mike Gerard (USA) and Kar�n Sierralta (Peru).

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