BOARDSPORTS SCHOOL & SHOP LAUNCHES THE FIRST OF FOUR AUGUST STAND UP PADDLE RACES AT CRISSY FIELD.
The race course was a trip to the yellow buoy shy of the South Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, around Blackaller buoy, around Anita Rock buoy, and back to the beach. We had 10 racers in all, paddling on everything from an 11' Uli inflatable SUP (Michael came in 4th!) to the Laird 12' (Jean came in 1st!). The weather was gorgeous - sunshine and warm. No wetsuits needed! See videos and pics below. Race results are noW posted on our Boardsports School & Shop website.
Jesse from the Coast Guard and our beloved staff member, knows racing logistics so he helped plan the event.
Pre-race group shot. Tried to get the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, fog interfering...
The START!
The dog definately wanted to join the race...next time!
Jean approaching the beach finish in a time of approximately 25 minutes....riding a Laird 12' and using a Powerex Sean Ordonex Paddle (visit our gear page to check it out and buy one!)
Jean, leisurely walking across the finish line...he had a significant lead.
Joe was not too far behind...congrats to our Boardsports Team Member for finishing 2nd!! He paddled the Naish 12' Glide (winner of the final of the race series wins a 14' Naish Glide and trip to Maui) and the Powerex Sean Ordonez Carbon Paddle. We have both in stock at our retail shops if you want to come demo or purchase them!
Fred and Jesse at the finish.
Congrats to the TOP 3 Finishers...Jean Rathle (Laird 12'), Joe Miller (Naish Glide 12'), Fred Anderson (Jimmy Lewis 11').
4th place to Mike Acquino on the inflatable Uli 11'In 5th place, Joe's friend Jesse from out of town...he had paddled just a couple of times before today.
After the race they were going to head up to Bolinas and paddle the waves on their SUP boards.
AJ, way to bring it up from the rear to finish 6th..and you didn't even fall in! He said that he had only paddled once before today.
In 5th place, Joe's friend Jesse from out of town...he had paddled just a couple of times before today.
After the race they were going to head up to Bolinas and paddle the waves on their SUP boards.
AJ, way to bring it up from the rear to finish 6th..and you didn't even fall in! He said that he had only paddled once before today.
All in all a great time and lots of fun. Can't wait for next week!!