Hunting Island Spring Paddlefest 2023
April 29 @ Butches Road, South Carolina 29920, USA
GENERAL INFO
Registration has closed.
Race Description
The Hunting Island Spring Paddlefest will be held on Ward Creek at Machete Flats Landing on the western border of the Park. The course runs through some of the prettiest unspoiled marshes on the Eastern seaboard and, at only100 yards wide, provides good protection from wind and waves. What's not to like!?
The 2023 race features an on site trailer full of demo skis from Surfski Charleston.
Paddlers have their choice of short (3.3 miles) or long (6.3 miles) courses on scenic Ward Creek and will be competing against some of the fastest paddlers in the East. Both competition and courses are first class!
Go to "Directions" and "Course Map" tabs for more race information.
Fees - Adult: $50. (Increases to $60 on April 24).
Contact Information
Bill Gardner. Cell - 904-687 9585. E-mail - williamg50@aol.com
Registration
Fees - Adult: $50 (increases to $60 on April 24).
Closes at noon, Thursday, April 27, 2023
Race starts at 1 P.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023
Post Race Awards Ceremony
- The post race awards ceremony and get together will be at Brody's Bar and Grill, 47 Ferry Dr, Beaufort, SC. There will be free beer and chili to all racers!
Raffle
- Takes place at the post race meeting at Brody's bar and Grill. Extra tickets are $5.
- Prizes
-Epic Kayak Paddle. Pick any model from the Epic website. Retail value approximately $525. Shipping included.
-$250 cash
-$100 gift certificate and 2 performance hats from Tim Lovett at Higher Ground Outfitters
Other Good Things
Gatorade, water, and snacks on site after the race.
Race Rules
- PFDs must be worn. Inflatable PFDs are OK, but also must be worn.
- No bare feet please. Paddling shoes or sneakers should be worn, because there may be oysters along the shoreline.
- Race time limit is two hours. A BWSAR boat will help you get "home" if necessary.
Classes
- Ages: Junior (15 to 17), Open, Master (50 to 64), Master (65 to 74) and Master (75+).
- Crafts:
HPK- High Performance Kayak. (ICF, Kayaks, and Surfskis)
FSK– Fast Sea Kayak. Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 8.5% of length
SK - Sea Kayak – Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 9.1% of length
REC - Recreational
SUP - 14'
SUP - 12' 6" or under (surf)
OC-1 – Outrigger Canoe
C1- Standard and ICF Canoe
C2- Outrigger, Standard and ICF Canoes
K2 - Surf Ski, Standard Kayak, ICF Kayak
P1-Pedal
Prone
SUP-2
SUP-4
Go to SEPSeries.com to learn more details about the class system and/or see a list of classes and boats.
BWSAR (Beaufort Water Search and Rescue)
Net proceeds go to the BWSAR, which provides both safety and support (buoy placement, leading the race). Without them, there would be no Paddlefest!
Know that the BWSAR is an all-weather, all-volunteer organization whose missions are to 1. help boaters in distress and 2. conduct search and rescue missions to support the County Sheriff's Office, DNR, Coast Guard, and state and federal law agencies. Paddlefest proceeds are going to a worthy cause!
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