THURSDAY, November 4th

• 8:30am- 11:30am - SUP Racing workout with Danny Ching- only 5 spots available  

  The SUP Racing Workout with Danny Ching, will cover Various Topics from Technique, to Body Mechanics, injury prevention, generating power through the stroke, race strategy and a    real time race technique application.  This course will also include a Video analysis of each paddlers stroke.

  Danny will start with the technique portion of the clinic.  He will spend time on land discussing body mechanics and doing land drills with each paddler to help explain and understand the paddling stroke from a variety of different perspectives, until each paddler has a clear definition and terminology for paddling mechanics.  You will then apply that knowledge through practice, and on the water drills with Danny and the group, to better understand the feeling of the paddle, the board and your body moving as one.  At this point in the clinic we will videotape each paddler on a closed course.  You will quickly recognize how much information you can realistically retain and apply while paddling under pressure.  Together, you and Danny will decipher what technique terminology actually helps you paddle better under pressure.  

  Danny will then break down a number of important paddling/racing skills.  These skills include strategies and techniques for paddling in rougher waters, turning in large or small crowds, drafting/wake riding other paddlers, and race starts.  Each section of the clinic will be clearly defined into sections.  You, Danny, and the group will discuss and practice the important aspects to each of these skills.  Once your understanding is clear, you and the group will have the opportunity to practice each of these skills in a controlled environment.  Danny will review the skills with you on the water, and have you apply certain drills to help you better understand each skill and develop it through practice.  

  
  

• 2pm- 4pm- Connor Baxter's Stroke and technique clinic .       Connor will be going over paddle technique and the correct use of certain muscles groups to make your stroke more powerful and efficient. Along with the paddling technique I will go over the different styles for long distance and sprinting. Then to wrap up the 2 hour session I like to go over and break down my three step buoy turn.

• 9:00am – 11:00am -  Dan Gavere's Intro to Foil Surfing - limit 3 people.                                                                      This clinic will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and equipment you will need to get your first flights on a SUP foil board. With the use of a powerboat and a toe line we will be starting slow behind the boat on a board that will provide enough float so that you will not need to know how to wakeboard or water start like you would with water skis or a wakeboard behind a powerboat. Learning the sweet spot of where to position your feet and the best possible body positioning will be the first lesson. Followed by slowly taking small flights with frequent “touchdowns” will allow the rider to safely learn how to manage the foil and get comfortable a little bit more each time the board leaves the water and maintain longer controlled flights. Having constant communication and visual cues with Dan will allow each individual to get accustomed to the amazing feeling of hydrofoil flight in a safe and fun manner. This clinic will be useful for all types of hydrofoil riding from prone, to sup, to wing foiling

   

  
  

•  12pm - 2pm - Dan Gavere's Intro to Foil Wing Surfing- private- one on one

  We will start on land to cover general sailing concepts, analyzing the conditions and choosing the proper sized gear and how to use it.

  Once on the water you will be sailing under the power of the wing going back and forth (taxi mode) while you master the basics of going from kneeling to standing, self-rescue, sailing in a straight line, turning up/down-wind, turning around and coming back (jibe).

  As you progress to taking your first flights, the next steps are footwork, riding goofy/regular, finding the "sweet spot" to place the feet, and how to control the "pitch and roll" of a hydrofoil. Dan provides live coaching using a special fitted 2-way radio system, creating a roadmap to the best and quickest route to becoming a proficient wing foiler.

  
  

  
  

FRIDAY, November 5th

• 8:30am - 11:30am- Danny Ching's OC1 Racing Workshop - limited to 5 spots

   The OC1 Racing Workout with Danny Ching, will cover Various Topics from Technique, to Body Mechanics, injury prevention, generating power through the stroke, race strategy and a    real time race technique application.  This course will also include a Video analysis of each paddlers stroke.

  Danny will start with the technique portion of the clinic.  He will spend time on land discussing body mechanics and doing land drills with each paddler to help explain and understand the paddling stroke from a variety of different perspectives, until each paddler has a clear definition and terminology for paddling mechanics.  You will then apply that knowledge through practice, and on the water drills with Danny and the group, to better understand the feeling of the paddle, the OC1 and your body moving as one.  At this point in the clinic we will videotape each paddler on a closed course.  You will quickly recognize how much information you can realistically retain and apply while paddling under pressure.  Together, you and Danny will decipher what technique terminology actually helps you paddle better under pressure.  

  Danny will then break down a number of important paddling/racing skills.  These skills include strategies and techniques for paddling in rougher waters, turning in large or small crowds, drafting/wake riding other paddlers, and race starts.  Each section of the clinic will be clearly defined into sections.  You, Danny, and the group will discuss and practice the important aspects to each of these skills.  Once your understanding is clear, you and the group will have the opportunity to practice each of these skills in a controlled environment.  Danny will review the skills with you on the water, and have you apply certain drills to help you better understand each skill and develop it through practice.  

• 9am - 11am Standup Paddle Racing Clinic with Titouan Puyo- Spend 2 hours with the 6x French Champion, 3x European Champion and 2x World Champion. T2 will go over stroke technique, race starts as well as racing philosophy and techniques of a champion. 

• 10am - 12pm Standup Paddle Stroke Technique Clinic with Seychelle- Spend 2 hours on the land and in the water going over technique for paddling with more efficiency, power, and speed. We will discuss body mechanics, how to prevent common paddling injuries, how to use your core, legs, and body weight more when you paddle, as well as go over several paddling drills on the water that you can practice to help improve your stroke.

  Bring: board, paddle, leash, pfd, water, an open mind and a smile.

  This clinic is for all Levels of paddlers except complete beginners.

  Limit: 12

• Private 1:1 coaching session with Seychelle. Description: This time is customized to your needs. We can go over stroke technique for efficiency, power and speed, how to improve your training, injury prevention, sports nutrition, or specific paddling skills.

  Limit: 1 paddler  - 2 time slots;  8am -9:30am and 3pm - 4:30pm.

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  10:30am – 12:00pm - Dan Gavere’s Introduction to Rough water Racing 

  Dan will provide instruction and drills for forward Stroke, board control, and the footwork needed in open and rough water situations to take your racing skills to the next level. Aquick review of your personal equipment and evaluation of technique with individual feedback tailored to each participant's skill level.  

  A minimum of 10hrs flat water paddling experience is recommended prior to this clinic.  Geared to those new to the Carolina Cup and the rough water conditions provided by the boat wake, current and the changing tides. 

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• 3-4:30 pm Dan Gavere's Breakdown the Buoy Turn
  Learn to Turn Like a pro using the Cross Bow & Pivot turn. Dan will break down the techniques needed for bracing and footwork into easy steps so you can practice on your own and gain confidence in using the most desirable turn depending on the conditions.
  Dress to get wet, have fun and get that board turned around fast and smooth.
  

  
  
  

• 10:00am – 5:00pm - Expo and Demos at Blockade Runner Beach Resort

• 12noon – 7:00pm - Packet Pickup and Registration at Blockade Runner Beach Resort-Mandatory Packet Pick Up for Participants except for the Kids Race
• 5:00pm - Autograph Signing Oceanside at The Blockade Runner Resort

SATURDAY, November  6th

• 9:00am - Expo Opens
• 8:00am - Graveyard Surfski & Outrigger Racers Meeting Sound Side
• 8:25am - Graveyard Surfski & Outrigger Race-13.2-mile race 
• 8:30am - Harbor Island Racers Meeting Sound Side
• 8:40am - Harbor Island Recreational race: 3.5-mile flatwater race 
• 8:45am - Money Island Racers Meeting Sound Side
• 9:10am - Money Island Open race: 6.5-mile flatwater race 
• 9:25am - Graveyard Elite Racers Meeting
• 9:40am - Graveyard Elite Race: 13.2-mile ocean and flatwater race 
• 12 noon- 4:00pm - Demos and Live Entertainment
• 1:00pm - Banquet Food for Participants
• 4pm - Awards- Ocean Side

SUNDAY, November 7th

• 7:30am – 6 man/woman and mixed outrigger canoe race - sound side
• 9:00am-12:00pm - Demo
• 9:00am APP sprint race- Ocean side
• 9:30am- 12pm - Expo - Sound Side
• 8:00-9:45am - Register for Kids Race under the Gazebo
• 10:15am - Kids Race Meeting Sound Side
• 10:30 - Kids Race: open for children ages 6 to 14 - Sound Side
• 2 pm - Awards- Sound Side
• 1:00pm - Various Clinics at Blockade Runner Beach Resort

Clinics

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