Foil Surf Racing League

2024 FSRL- Race and expression sesson

Over $10,000 in Prize Money!!!

MARCH 8TH-10TH IN COCOA BEACH

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2024 FSRL Event Schedule

Event Description Date & Time

Registration and Shop Party Come to Good Breeze and finalize registration. Bring the friends and family for a little shop party with food and drinks provided by Grills Bar and Grill! Shop party will start at 5pm. Vendor setup on beach at Shepard Park must be complete by 3:30pm. Mar 8, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Riders Meeting Be Ready Race! Ask any last minute questions. Mar 9, 2024, 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Foil Surf Racing League Brought to you by Armstrong Foils! Races start at 8am sharp. We will have a lot of divisions so please be ready to ride by 8am. Arrive early to get parking. We will be setup on the north side of Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. Mar 9, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
After party Island Time Marina and Restaurant- 400 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Mar 9, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rider’s Meeting Ask any questions. Be ready to shred! Mar 10, 2024, 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Expression Session brought to you by Lift Foils Heats for the Expression Session will start at 8am sharp. We will run Strapped and Strapless Divisions. Order of heats will depend on conditions. Mar 10, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Awards Ceremony on the Beach Don’t run off! Stick around for awards on the Red Bull Podium. Awards will start after the Expression Session on the beach! Mar 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location of Race and Expression Session- Shepard Park

We will be setup on the North side of Shepard Park for the event. Arrive early for parking!! Registration and shop party will be at Good Breeze- 110 Dixie Lane – Cocoa Beach FL 32931

Location-

Shepard Park

299 E Cocoa Beach Causeway

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Foil Surf Race brought to you by Armstrong Foils!! 

About FSRL

Description– A foil surfing endurance race in which athletes paddle into waves to start and then work their way down the beach by riding multiple waves to an exit point. They must then work their way back up beach to the starting area to complete one lap. First rider to complete designated number of laps wins the heat.

How it works-

Definitions

Upstream up-wind, up-current or up-swell. In case of mild neutral conditions this will be toward the south.

Downstream down-wind, down-current, or down-swell. In case of mild neutral conditions this will be toward the north.

Action area– rectangular area made by: upstream buoy x upstream flag x downstream buoy x downsteam flag 

Staff

-Scoring

-Line judge upstream boundary

-Line judge downstream boundary

-Action area judge

Safety

Athletes can ride and catch the same wave as other competitors. Physical contact is not permitted between competitors. It is the responsibility of all riders to avoid collisions. (navigation rules: always turn to the right if head on). Leash must be worn at all times while in the water.

Penalties: DNF (Did Not Finish) if failure to comply with rules, or intentional unsafe act occurs. Pay attention to Flagers!!

Rules

  • All non-foiling or surfing must be perpendicular to beach or upstream.
  • No paddling or running/walking downstream.
  • Athletes must be up on foil and connecting waves to move downstream. Competitors cannot paddle, swim, walk or run down the course toward the downstream marks. Only paddling toward shore and back out to catch waves is allowed.
  • Riders must have their boards and foil with them at all times (sup- must always have paddle with them)
  • Leashes must be worn while in the water. If it is removed to work way on foot, it must be put back on when entering water.
  • No straps allowed in the race
  • Before starting your 2nd lap, you must come to a complete stop and come off foil on the upstream side of the boundary.
  • No foil assists, efoil or any motors of any type are permitted during race.
  • Helmets are highly encouraged.
  • “Downwind” boards are permitted.
  • You must clear the boundary lines completely and receive green flag for the lap to count!

Start

-Lemans style, no contact with board, leash on.

-Paddle out perpendicular to beach, no entry to action area unless surfing/foiling

-No paddling to down stream boundary

Two ways to complete a lap:

Prone-

1.)

-surf and/or pump your way through the down stream boundary.

-look for the line judge’s green flag for a verified boundary cross.

-pump or surf back toward the upstream boundary.

– if you come off foil while heading upstream, you can either go straight in, perpendicular to beach and make way by foot to complete lap or catch another wave to get past the upstream boundary. You must stop, come off foil, and paddle into another wave after exiting upstream action box for your 2nd lap.

2.)

-surf and/or pump your way through the down stream boundary.

-look for the line judge’s green flag for a verified boundary cross.

-make your way to the beach and run around the downstream boundary flag before running to upstream boundary flag.

Sup/paddleboard-

1.)

-surf and/or pump your way through the down stream boundary.

-look for the line judge’s green flag for a verified boundary cross.

-pump or surf back toward the upstream boundary.

– if you come off foil while heading upstream, you can either go straight in, perpendicular to beach and make way by foot to complete lap or catch another wave to get past the upstream boundary. You must stop, come off foil, and paddle into another wave after exiting upstream action box for your 2nd lap.

2.)

-surf and/or pump your way through the down stream boundary.

-make your way to the beach and run around the down boundary flag before running to up stream boundary flag.

3.)

-surf and/or pump your way through the down stream boundary.

– if you choose to paddle back (not on foil) to the upstream boundary, you must round the downstream buoy first

Finish:

-First person to do two complete laps wins (subjective to conditions)

-Placement is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc..

-If a rider moving toward the upstream boundary crosses the finish line, time stops when he crosses the starting/finishing line and verified by line judge as “green” flag.

Course Outline

Heat Format

Expression Session brought to you by Lift Foils

The Expression Session will consist of two categories, straps and strapless. Heat duration will be decided once registration is complete. We will have the Seadoos to whip competitors into waves. Each rider will get max 5 tows and can paddle into waves anytime during the heat. Heats will be judged by a 3 judge panel that will be looking to award progressive and innovative foil maneuver

Strapped Riders will be judged on “Best Trick”.

Strapless Riders will be judge on “Best Wave”.

Rules:

  • Leashes must be worn while in the water. If it is removed to work way on foot, it must be put back on when entering water.
  • No foil assists, efoil or any motors of any type are permitted on the board or mast during the Expression Session. Only the authorized number of tows by event staff are permitted.
  • Tricks/Waves must be in line of site of the judges to be scored.
  • Riders must keep a 6′ distance from other riders at all times while riding on board or foil.
  • Helmets are highly encouraged.

Structure:

  • 30 minute 5 person heats (time and heat size will vary depending of number of entrants)
  • Max 5 tows
  • Best 6 trick/waves from any Semi Final Heat will move to a 6 person final.
  • Waves/tricks from any round can win overall. Riders that make to final are given one more heat to perform.

Strapped Riding:

  • Scoring based on Best Single Maneuvers from all heats including Final Heat.
  • Top 3 podium cash prizes

Strapless Riding:

  • Scoring based on Best Single Wave from all heats including Final Heat.
  • Top 3 podium cash prizes

Wave Selection:

  • Consideration of wave size, shape, and quality.
  • Maneuverability:
  • Execution of turns, carves, and aerial maneuvers with precision.
  • Creativity and style in navigating the wave.

Flow:

  • Seamless transitions between maneuvers.
  • Maintaining fluidity during the ride.

Control and Stability:

  • Recovery from challenging situations or unexpected changes in wave conditions.

Aerial Tricks:

  • Quality and height of aerial maneuvers.
  • Innovation and difficulty of tricks performed in the air.

Variety:

  • Display of a diverse range of maneuvers and skills.
  • Avoidance of repetition to showcase versatility.

Speed and Power:

  • Utilization of speed for dynamic and powerful maneuvers.
  • Ability to generate speed using the foil and adapt to different wave conditions.

Wave Choice:

  • Ability to maximize the potential of the wave.

Judges’ Overall Impression:

  • Subjective evaluation of the surfer’s overall performance.
  • Consideration of style, commitment, and the “wow” factor.

Risk-Taking:

  • Willingness to take calculated risks in executing maneuvers.
  • Pushing the boundaries of skill and technique.

Technical Difficulty:

  • Evaluation of the complexity and technical difficulty of maneuvers.

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