RACE SEASON IS HERE!
First, a quick recap of the Rincon Beach Boy race...WOW- this
race has something for everyone! The host hotel Villa Cofresi had a full day of
festivities planned with live music , plenty of food and drinks. The race was
well organized and spectator friendly.
Over 265 racers competed on Saturday April 13th with sunny
skies and a breeze that definitely picked up towards the end of the race. Top
paddlers came to the west side of Puerto Rico for this fun filled day. The
elite division completed an 8 mile ocean course- with Ryan Helm from the close
town Isabela , finishing in first in the 14 ft. board division category and
Charles Jaudon topping out the 12'6 category. The women's division was won by
Gail Vento from St Thomas. The Mid Atlantic area was well represented as Ron Gossard took 2nd in the Elite 12'6 division , dawn Ehman took 3rd in the women's Elite division and Mary Catherine Bain took 4th in the womens recreational race. The strong winds didn't stop the kids race!
Stay a few extra days and enjoy all the other activities the area has to offer. The latest craze-A Fly Board experience. http://www.facebook.com/#!/FlyboardPuertoRico or surf lessons, paddle tours, zip lining with www.verdazulpr.com. This is another destination race to mark on your SUP race calendar!
Warm weather is here and now for the Mid Atlantic SUP Race
Association to kick off the season this weekend!
The first point series race the Jamestown Challenge is this
Saturday, April 20th! Register online- http://www.jamesriverpaddlechallenge.com/ with the option of a shorter or longer
course.
Next weekend the Carolina Cup festivities-certifications,
clinics and plenty of race options for all levels, http://wrightsvillebeachpaddleclub.com/about-the-carolina-cup/
Best of luck to everyone racing this weekend, especially Jessica, Karen & Leigh and have FUN!
Cheers & Paddle On!
Dawn & the OC SUP Fitness Team
