OluKaiLowcountryBoilPaddleBattle

GENERAL INFO

*** Race results will be on webscorer.com ***

(SUP results will also be on Live Heats)

This Year we are proud to be hosting the 2024 USA SUP National Championships!!!

NOTE: We will continue to provide an excellent experience for the surfski, OC and other paddlers.

Paddle on Beautiful Hilton Head Island!

Come see why Hilton Head Island has been voted by Travel and Leisure as the best island destination in America (https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/hilton-head-best-island-in-us). Hilton Head Island is in the heart of South Carolina's Lowcountry and is surrounded by vast tidal salt marshes that are a paddler's paradise. Hilton Head has many great restaurants, tennis courts, world-known golf courses and miles of bike paths and hard-packed sandy beaches great for running and biking. Savannah Hilton Head International airport is less than an hour away from the race site. Make it a destination paddle vacation, you will not regret it!

Race Beneficiary:

100% of the race proceeds from the Lowcountry Boil Paddle Battle benefit The Outside Foundation. The Outside Foundation has a mission to get every child in Beaufort County in a kayak during their middle school years. The Outside Foundation also is involved with regular water oriented trash clean-up efforts and a unique oyster recycling program.

Course Information:

Our courses are on protected waters in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

The primary races are on Saturday and include the following for all paddle craft:

Endurance Course- "The Boil" approximately 10 miles for surfski and OC boats (recreational kayaks not allowed).

Long Course- "The 10K Calibogue Cup" for SUP and prone.

Short Course- "The 5K Vairo Aloha Cup"....for all paddle craft including recreational SUP and kayaks.

Sprint races in flat water will be held on Friday.

Technical races in small gentle surf will be on Sunday.

**PFDs required. Leashes required for the long course, suggested for the short course (will be mandatory if winds pick up over 10mph). There are sharp oysters where we are paddling. We will make every effort to keep paddlers away from shallow areas. It is not a bad idea to wear water shoes for added protection. It is hot and humid in South Carolina in September. Please train in these conditions and hydration packs are suggested for the longer courses**.

Trophies- top 3 men and women in each division.

CASH AWARDS TBD based on participant numbers (minimum 10 participants in division, The Boil or Calibogue Cup races, solo competitors).

The top 3 men and women SUP finishers in our race will have their entries for the 2024 ICF SUP World Championship in Sarasota Florida paid in full! USA SUP membership required.

We do not offer refunds if you can not make the race, but we can apply your entry fee to next years event.

HOTELS in the area

Westin Hotel on Hilton Head Island Discount block rooms!!! (5 star, on the beach!)

https://book.passkey.com/event/50831221/owner/49229302/home

Hilton Garden Inn Discount block rooms!!! (great option next to the Hilton Head Island Bridge)-

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=HHHHEGI&groupCode=LCB&arrivaldate=2024-09-04&departuredate=2024-09-08&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Paddler code- LCB

SUP RACE BOARD RENTALS

If YOU are driving to HIlton Head and have an an extra Board(s) to rent (or are willing to shuttle one for someone), please contact info@usasup.org

Starboards & Infinitys

Through Megan Cynowa of The Goat Boater.

BOOK ONLINE: https://thegoatboater.as.me/USASUPNATIONALS

NSPs

Contact Rachel Cantore of Stand and Paddle -

DM, WhatsApp, text or email contact@standandpaddle.com | rachelsfusion@gmail.com Mobile/WhatsApp: 1-630-300-8289

SICs

Contact Seychelle Webster - coach@seychellesup.com

FLYING FISHes

Contact John Meskauskas - info@flyingfishboardco.com Subject Line: Board RENTAL

404s

Contact April Zilg - support@aprilzilg.com