5th Annual Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival

August 30 - August 31, 2014 @ Vernon, BC, Canada

COURSE MAP

EAGLE DASH (2.5 Mile Circuit): Open/Recreational - All boards
Saturday, August 30


Short Course race for recreational athletes of all ages and levels. 

Easy going short course in and around the North end of Kalamalka lake. 

You’ll pass by the famous Eagle Nest at Bishops Bird Sanctuary and blaze

a watery trail with other like-minded recreational paddlers. Sure there

are prizes but it’s more about the fun than the famous.  Prizes for

Male, Female and Tandem. All boards welcome.

Who Should Enter?

New and beginner paddlers who are looking to get some exercise in a

friendly, mildly competitive environment.  Open to individuals or Tandem

(Teams of Two on the same board)

WIKI HOLO: (Short Course) Competitive, Open & Junior
Saturday, August 30


Divided into two or more heats, you’ll sprint from the beach and onto

your board around a short buoy-riddled course (qualifying laps will

include a beach run between laps).  It’s a spectator-friendly event that

serves up exciting head-to-head competition.  Part 1 of the King &

Queen of Kalamalka for the competitive racers.

Board Sizes:
King & Queen:  Kings: Any board 14' or shorter / Queens: 12'6 or shorter
Open:  12'6 & Under

Who Should Enter? Anyone

who wants to be a part a spectator-friendly event.  It's all about the

beach start and how quickly you can get around those dang buoys.  Expect

to be heckled!

KEIKI HOLO: 400 Yard short course for Kids, 13 & Under
Saturday, August 30 - Following the WikiHolo Finals  (Any board 1o'6 in length or shorter)


Here's a fun event for the kids - They all leave the beach at the same

time and paddle around the inner buoys in shallow area for fun and

prizes.

Who Should Enter? All kids 13 & Under.  Medals for top 3, stickers for all

NAISH N1SCO CUP TEAM RELAY: Open to everyone - Mixed teams of four & Teams of Two (Parent and child)
Saturday, August 30   *(Naish One Inflatable Race Boards supplied)
Prizes for top Team!  Costumes encouraged.


Teams of four will form on the beach and prepare for a fun event going

head-to-head with other teams.  Teams of four must have at least one

male per team. Winning teams get a valuable prize pack and one lucky

winner will..... (to be announced on the day)

EVENING DINNER & SOCIAL - To be announced

KALAMALKA CROSSING  - The Classic event - Open to everyone
Sunday, August 31 - 9am (South to North)


One of Canada’s most iconic bucket list SUP Races - The Kalamalka

Crossing.   A scenic 10-mile trek across the full length of the lake. 

Starting in Oyama on Wood Lake Beach, you'll dash from the beach around a

buoy and then through the channel that connects the two lakes heading

North towards Kal Beach.  Do it for the exercise, for the challenge, or

race it to beat the clock. Part 2 of the King and Queen of Kalamalka.

Kaloya Crossover Cancelled.  Regular course.

Who Should Enter? 

This is one of the most amazing distance races in the world so everyone

should do it.  We hope to have more than 150 paddlers cross this year

and you should stand up and be counted!

Awards to follow

WIKIHOLO - To Be announced

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