Port Royal Paddle Battle 2018
September 22 @ 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States
GENERAL INFO
Website: http://www.prpaddlebattle.com/
Race Description
The Paddle Battle is fun for paddlers and spectators alike. It starts and finishes at the Port Royal Foundation Maritime Center on the pristine Chechessee River in "Cool Coastal Port Royal".
There are two race distances: 3.5 miles ( should be ideal for intermediate paddlers) and 7.0 miles (will be challenging, even for advanced paddlers).
Awards and a post race get together for lunch will be held at Bertos Tex-Mex Restaurant in nearby Habersham, SC. For a $10 fee, racers get a beer or other drink, chips and salsa, and a choice of Burritos or Enchiladas! GPS is 9 Market, Beaufort, SC
Spectators can watch the start and finish from the porches and docks at the Maritime Center.
Come and have a blast!
Fees
Adult: $45. $50 after midnight Sun., Sept. 17.
Youth: $25
Bertos Lunch: $10
Raffle Prizes
- Epic wing paddle. Carbon blade + green shaft. Small Mid Wing model. 205 to 215 cm. Retail value $299.
- SUP Lesson for two, hats and $50 gift certificate from Tim Lovett at Higher Ground Outfitters
Other Good Stuff
- Gatorade, fruit, yogurt, water and small sandwiches after the race
- Paddle Battle T-shirts
- Certificates to 3d place in each class
Port Royal Sound Foundation
Net proceeds go to the Port Royal Sound Foundation, an official 501(c)(3) corporation. Follow this link to learn more about the Foundation and its new Maritime Center on the Chechessee River. http://portroyalsoundfoundation.com/
Classes
Boat classifcation is primarily based on the Sound Rowers System. Go here to learn about the System and view a list of boats and classes. Please contact me if you have questions.
High Performance Kayaks and Surfskis - (HPK)– Unlimited class with no specification limits.
Fast Sea Kayak (FSK) – any single kayak or surf ski with a 4” waterline beam of at least 8.5% of length.
Sea or Touring Kayak (SK) – any single kayak or surf ski with a 4” waterline beam of at least 10.8% of length
Recreational - Non racing craft, preferably 14 ft or less in length. Basically, anything goes!
SUP – 14'
SUP - 12'6"
SUP - 12' or under (surf)
Prone - 12'6"
Prone - 14'
OC-1 – Any one person outrigger canoe
C-1 Unlimited
Tandem – Any tandem canoe, kayak, or outrigger.
Pedal Boat - Hobie Mirage, etc.
Rowing Boats - 1 person
Each class is further broken down into Open (any age), Master (50 to 64), and Senior (65+)