2019 Carolina Cup
April 24 - April 28, 2019 @ Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States
GENERAL INFO
2019 Carolina Cup
April 24th-28th 2019
The 2019 Carolina Cup is in its ninth year and is a week-long event featuring over a dozen clinics and 5 races. On Friday, there are several fun clinics. On Saturday, there is a 3.5-mile Harbor Island Recreational race, 6.5-mile Money Island Open Race, the dreaded 13-mile Graveyard Elite Race and The Graveyard Outrigger and Surfski race. On Sunday, the Kids Race. In 2016, the Carolina Cup was the largest race on the East Coast with over 900 paddlers competing in races and participating in clinics. In 2015, the Carolina Cup became the largest and most competitive SUP race in the world. The Carolina Cup will be the 1st race of 5 to qualify for the APP & WPA SUP Qualifying Series Click Here for more information.
You do not have to race to take a clinic or take a clinic to race. You also do not have to race or take a clinic to come watch the race and enjoy the expo and demos. Bring the whole family for this amazing week full of live music, a great expo, food, drinks, clinics for all, and amazing athletes and races!
Races Categories & Awards
Harbor Island 5K Recreational Race
Saturday, April 27th
Racers Meeting 8:30am
Race begins 8:40am
This is a 3.5-mile flat water race, in the inland waterways and ICWW around Harbor Island in Wrightsville Beach. There are currents and wind, some boat traffic, but no ocean swells and a large portion of the race is in no-wake zones. This 3.5 mile race around Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach is the 5K of the SUP race scene. It’s the perfect distance and course to start off on your SUP race adventure. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 50 minutes and an hour and a half to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to get on a board and enjoy the water, enjoy the day.
Categories & Awards:
- SUP 12'6"- Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female 13U, 14-17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
- SUP 14'-Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
- Prone ALL- Overall Top 3 Male & Female
- SUP Unlimited-Overall Top 3 Overall Male and Female
*Please note that there must be 5 participants in category to get an award & you can only receive 1 award per race (participant cannot win overall & age group.)
Money Island 10K Open Race
Saturday, April 27th
Racers Meeting at 8:45am
Race begins 9:10am
This is a longer flat-water race, in the inland waterways around Wrightsville Beach, Harbor Island and the spoil islands between WB and Masonboro Island. Just like the Recreational Race, there are currents and wind, but no ocean swells. This 6 mile race around Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach is the 10K of the SUP race scene. It’s the perfect distance and course if you’ve been paddling and want a challenge. This is an intermediate to advanced race. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 1 and 2 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to get into the racing scene, to push you body, and to see what you can do.
Categories & Awards:
- SUP 12'6"- Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female U17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
- SUP 14'-Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female U17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
- Prone ALL- Overall Top 3 Male & Female
- SUP Unlimited-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Kayak-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Surfski Single-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Surfski Double-Top 3 Teams
- OC-1-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- OC-2-Top 3 Teams
*Please note that there must be 5 participants in category to get an award & you can only receive 1 award per race (participant cannot win overall & age group.)
Graveyard 13-mile Elite Race
Saturday, April 27th
Racers Meeting at 9:25am
Race begins at 9:40am
This is a beach start and finish. This is a 12.6-13.2-mile ocean and flatwater race, started on the ocean side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, out through the surf, downwind to the inlet, into the inland waterways and ICWW around Wrightsville Beach. There are two inlets, one of which will require racers to surf waves in through the inlet. There will be some boat traffic, and ocean swells. The ocean section of the race will be the downwind section, if the weather cooperates. We will change the direction of the race to optimize the conditions for a fast, fun, challenging race. The mileage depends on the line you take. This Carolina Cup paddle race is for elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 2 and 3.5 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to push your limits and measure yourself against some of the best paddlers in the world. YOU MUST FINISH THE HALF-WAY MARK WITHIN 2 HOURS. THERE IS A 5 HOUR LIMIT on the Elite Race. MONEY DIVISION/CASH PRIZES: Top 10 overall Male & Female
Categories & Awards:
- Overall SUP Top 10 Male & Female
- SUP 14' & Under: Top 3 Male & Female U17, 50+
- SUP Unlimited: Top 3 Male & Female
- Prone Stock: Top 3 Male & Female
- Prone 14: Top 3 Male & Female
- Prone Unlimited: Top 3 Male & Female
*Please note that there must be 5 participants to get an awards & you can only receive 1 award per race (participant cannot win overall & age group.)
Graveyard Surfski and Outrigger Race
Saturday, April 27th
Racers Meeting 8:00am
Race Begins: 8:25 am (Kayaks & Surfski's)
Race Begins: 8:30 am (OC)
Graveyard Course, but it starts and finishes on the Sound Side. Water start and beach finish.
Categories and Awards
- Kayak: Top 3 Overall (This includes Male and Female)
- OC-1-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- OC-2: Top 3 Teams
- Surfski Single-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Surfski Double: Top 3 Teams
*Please note that there must be 5 participants to get an awards & you can only receive 1 award per race (participant cannot win overall & age group.
Kid's Race
Sunday, April 28th
Racers Meeting 10:15am
Race Begins 10:30
The Kid's Race is a fun event to kick off the races on the Sound Side for children ages 6-14. They can complete 1 op 2 loops and all get recognized.
Categories and Awards:
- 1 Loop: Top 3 Male and Female
- 2 Loops: Top 3 Male and Female
Other Information
* Participants must register by March 24th to be guaranteed a Participant Shirt/Jersey & Medal.
* You do not have to race to take a clinic or take a clinic to race. You also do not have to race or take a clinic to come watch the race and enjoy the expo and demos.
* All competitors must wear a State Coast Guard approved pfd. and leashes as stated in WPA Rules
* Race can be cancelled due to weather and conditions.
* A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nourish NC–the 2018 Surf to Sound Charity Sponsor.
* To register your child please click on "Register another person."
Price Increases
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$10 Price increase October 1st 2018
$10 Price increase January 1st 2019
$10 Price increase March 1st 2019
Online Registration closes 11:59 PM Tuesday 4/23/2019
$20 Price increase for onsite registration 4/26/2019
Apparel
The Carolina Cup has partnered with Without Limits Apparel this year. The produce premium high quality, soft, comfortable awesome apparel for races all over the US.
All Participants will receive a Participant T-Shirt if you register before March 24th! You can order additional under extra items. XS-XL are available.
You can also pre-order these new items! Quantities are limited Pre-Order your today at checkout!
- Light Weight Gray Heather Hoodie - Very soft, comfortable and Unisex - XS-XL
- Men's Tank - Loose fitting, comfortable Turquois S-XL
- Women's Tank- Loose Fitting, Comfortable Turquois XS-XL
- Women's Baseball 3/4 Tee-Shirt- Women's Fit comfortable Navy Sleeves- XS-XL
- Men's Baseball 3/4 Tee-Shirt - Navy Sleeves XS-XL
- Unisex Light Weight Zip Hoodies Grey & Navy XS-XL
- Carolina Cup Tuna Skin Performance Towels
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Accommodations
Stay where all the action is for the week!! For reservations, call (866) 809-0781 Or Click Here for Online Reservations. The Blockade Runner is offering a Special Carolina Cup Room Rate that includes the following:
- Two & Three night stays available in an Oceanfront or Harbor Front guestroom
- Complimentary breakfast in EAST Oceanfront Dining each morning
- Parking at the race location for one vehicle
- On-site board storage
- Call Blockade Runner Guest Services at (866) 809-0781 to book or Book your reservation today by clicking this link.
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