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I had the privilege to go to the Paddle Royal in San Juan , Puerto Rico last weekend! My friend and fellow paddler Kim Sutton from Wrightsville Beach joined me after it took a bit to twist her wrist-but we both agreed it was well worth it.
Amazing racers from all over the world gathered for two days of SUP Racing! Day One was the long distance race which included paddling in both the ocean and flat water. Day Two consisted of 4 sprint courses, varying from 300 meters to over a mile.
The long course took you by Old San Juan which was picture perfect until the side swell came and knocked me off my board! You then entered through an inlet and a rain storm came just in time to cool you off. The flat water course took you by a ton of boats and a cruise ship which I tried to use a draft protection as much as possible since there was a headwind! You finished in a gorgeous lagoon in Condado!
As much as I enjoyed the racing, I think my favorite parts of the weekend were the slide at our hotel pool and the Aquaglide, which reminded me of the Wipe Out show.
If you think you need an excuse to visit Puerto Rico this event is a perfect choice. Top racers, great courses and beautiful scenery and a tan to take home!
I had the privilege to go to the Paddle Royal in San Juan , Puerto Rico last weekend! My friend and fellow paddler Kim Sutton from Wrightsville Beach joined me after it took a bit to twist her wrist-but we both agreed it was well worth it.
Amazing racers from all over the world gathered for two days of SUP Racing! Day One was the long distance race which included paddling in both the ocean and flat water. Day Two consisted of 4 sprint courses, varying from 300 meters to over a mile.
The long course took you by Old San Juan which was picture perfect until the side swell came and knocked me off my board! You then entered through an inlet and a rain storm came just in time to cool you off. The flat water course took you by a ton of boats and a cruise ship which I tried to use a draft protection as much as possible since there was a headwind! You finished in a gorgeous lagoon in Condado!
As much as I enjoyed the racing, I think my favorite parts of the weekend were the slide at our hotel pool and the Aquaglide, which reminded me of the Wipe Out show.
If you think you need an excuse to visit Puerto Rico this event is a perfect choice. Top racers, great courses and beautiful scenery and a tan to take home!
Paddle On,
Dawn
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