Panhandle Paddle Classic 2018
November 09 - November 11, 2018 @ Jetty East Condominiums, Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL, USA
GENERAL INFO
BE SURE TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE PAGE FOR TIMES AND DATES OF THE RACES (Race Start Times subject to change based on completion of earlier races!
Weather Forecast.....AWESOME! RED TIDE Forecast....NEGATIVE!
Thursday, November 8th
WHO: Panhandle Paddle Classic Pre-Registration
WHAT: Sign up for the Race before Rates go up!
WHEN: 5pm - 9pm
WHERE: "AJs Bimini Bar" located at 116 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL (The Bemini Bar is upstairs!)
Friday, November 9th
12pm - 4pm (Registration/Packet Pickup on site at Jetty East under the large gazebo)
PRE-RACE PARTY AT AJ's BIMINI BAR BEGINS AT 5pm - 9pm! Located at 116 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL. Come join us on the Harbor for good food, drinks, awesome views of the Destin Harbor, and fun! Registration/Packet pickup will be available here as well!
If you have paid for a clinic with Danny, you have been sent your time slot. Contact Brett with any questions. Clinics will begin at 9am - 4:30pm. All clinic slots for Friday are booked up. Saturday and Sunday time slots are still available! Sign up on PaddleGuru!
Saturday, November 10th
CHECK THE SCHEDULE PAGE AS WELL!
RaceDay Registration will only go from 6am-8am. No exceptions! Sign up on PaddleGuru to get in before the Price Increase!
Awards and Raffle conducted at Crab Island Cantina located in the Harborwalk Village at the Race conclusion! Racers can enjoy food, drinks, and racer specials, along with the awards ceremony and raffle being conducted! Park at the Emerald Grande parking lot and walk to the end of the Harbor by the Destin Bridge! You dont want to miss it!
CHECK THE SCHEDULE PAGE AS WELL!
RaceDay Registration will only go from 6am-8am. No exceptions! Sign up on PaddleGuru to get in before the Price Increase!
Awards will be conducted at Brotula's Seafood Restaurant located at 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL at the Race conclusion! Again, Racers can enjoy food, drinks, and racer specials, along with the awards ceremony presentation! You dont want to miss this!
Everything is onsite! Drive in, Park, and Unload your board by walking down either of the two boardwalks!
CASH PRIZE UPDATE FOR 10 MILE RACERS ONLY! (NO AGE CLASSES/TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS!)
1st Place: $1500
2nd Place: $1000
3rd Place: $500
***In the event of Inclement weather on Friday, Clinics with Danny will be rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday around the Races!***
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DANNY CHING PADDLE CLINICS!
1 on 1 (or 1 on 2) Private SUP or OC $250 MUST CALL IN TO RESERVE TIMES/DATES
90 mins with Multiple Outrigger, Sup and Dragon Boat World Champion paddler Danny Ching. Each Lesson is personalized around the individual’s physical ability, time commitment and goals. This lesson will include both on and off the water lessons and drills.
Danny Chings Private Lessons are great for,
Learning the basics of sup paddling
Those looking to take the next step in their paddling
Those looking to prevent injures and learn proper technique
Those looking to better their balance
Danny will provide a dry land lesson demonstrating body position and balance. This private lesson will cover the differences between stroke Technique versus Stroke Strategy, balance strategies for surfing, turning, and paddling, and body alignment for speed, balance and injury prevention.
It is recommended that the paddlers bring their own craft (SUP or OC) and paddle. If you cannot bring your own craft please let us know and one will be provided for you at no additional cost. .
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Small Groups 4-6 NORMAL $200 per person SUP or OC MUST CALL (225-788-8620) IN TO RESERVE TIMES/DATES
You and up to 6 friends will get 2 hrs with Outrigger, Sup and Dragon Boat World Champion paddler Danny Ching. Each Lesson is personalized around the groups physical ability, time commitment and goals. In this small group setting each paddler will get individualized personal attention plus have the advantage of being able to watch others and learn from each others mistakes and successes.
Danny Chings Small group Lessons are great for,
Families want to learn a new sport
Adventurous Couples looking to get outdoors
Small groups wanting to train and improve together
Paddleboard enthusiast who wish to be better prepared for racing and/or learn proper technique
Danny will provide a dry land lesson with on land drills to demonstrating body position and balance. This private group lesson will cover balance strategies for surfing, turning, and paddling, and body alignment for speed, balance and injury prevention.
It is recommended that the paddlers bring their own craft (SUP or OC) and paddle. If you cannot bring your own craft please let us know and we can provide them for you.
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10 Person Group Clinic $120 per person
Danny Ching will run a 10 person Group Clinic for $200 per person. This 2 hr lesson will allow you to learn from Danny Ching in a small group format. As a group, you and Danny will discuss Basics for Stroke Technique, Race Strategy, Balance Strategy and Training Tips off the water. You will then have the opportunity to ask Danny questions specific to your needs. After a short discussion you and the group will have a chance to paddle with Danny and receive some individual attention both on and off the water. This smaller group setting allows you to have some personal coaching from Danny Ching in a group environment.
***Due to the scheduling and setup fees, no refunds will be granted, but will go towards The Task Force Dagger Foundation! ***
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