James Casey

James Casey

Introduction

James Casey has always had a connection to the ocean: from surfing at a young age, to kitesurfing in his teens and in the last few years, SUP surfing and racing.

After competing in his first SUP event in 2014, James is now an active and highly respected member of the local Sydney, Australian and International paddle community. James has built a reputation for being strong in both aspects of the sport, placing 2nd at the SUP World Tours Sunset Beach Pro and placing 5th at the prestigious Molokai 2 Oahu.

Date of Birth: 20/09/1991

Homespot: Long Reef on Australia’s East Coast

Discipline: SUP Surf, Foil Surfing, SUP Racing, Surfing, Kitesurfing

Board Setup: 7'11 Insane, Ocean Pro 18' x 24''

Why SUNOVA

Strongest boards, highest performance, you’ve gotta have the best equipment, and they are made in a relatively environmentally friendly way, it’s a win-win

INTERVIEWS:

http://www.totalsup.com/sup-foil-growing-trend

http://www.supthemag.com/2017-olukai-hoolaulea-gallery-recap-and-results

Awards

2016 RESULTS

Overall SUP Race and Surf World Champion

http://watermanleague.com/james-casey-finishes-on-the-top-of-the-overall-leaderboard-for-surfing-racing-as-a-new-world-title-will-be-introduced-in-2017  

Runner Up Stand Up World Tour

1st Saucy Jack Classic

1st Paddle Imua

1st Da Hui Race

1st Tottori Marathon

2nd Sunset Beach Pro

4th Molokai 2 Ohau

5th Olukai

11th on the SUPRACER World Rankings 

10th on the World Series Rankings 

12th ISA World Championships Distance

7th King Of The Cut

1st Sydney International Paddle Board Race 

 

CAREER GOAL: World #1

BEST DAY POSSIBLE: Surf in the morning, downwind wind paddle around midday and foil surf in the afternoon.

PREFERRED SUNOVA SUP: 7'11 Insane and Ocean Pro 18' x 24''

SOMETHING YOU DIDN'T KNOW: I work as a meteorologist forecasting wind, temperature, wave heights, etc., so it works pretty well for my lifestyle!