Ride the Bull 2020
June 20 @ Fort Wetherill, Jamestown, RI, United States
GENERAL INFO
The 8th annual Ride the Bull race will be held on June 20, 2020. Hosted by Wesley Echols and Tim Dwyer, this 9 mile race on Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay is a true open-water event, with rough ocean conditions likely. Although primarily for surfskis, outrigger canoes are also welcome to participate.
There is no registration fee for this race. However, you must register prior to race day unless you receive express permission from Wesley or Tim. No awards will be given, but this race is part of both the SurfskiRacing.com and New England Surfski point series. There will likewise be no food or drink provided, although we'll go out together after the race for lunch.
Here's a link to the course map. Paddlers will meet at Fort Wetherill, located off of Fort Wetherill Road in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Schedule
11:30 - Registration and check-in
12:30 - Captain's meeting
1:00 - Race start
After the race, we'll gather for lunch elsewhere in Jamestown.
1:00 - Race start
After the race, we'll gather for lunch elsewhere in Jamestown.
Past Results and Race Reports
2019 Race Report from Wesley Echols
2019 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2018 Race Video from Wesley Echols
2018 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2017 Race Report from Wesley Echols
2017 Race Report from Greg Lesher
2016 Race Report from Wesley Echols
2015 Race Report from Greg Lesher
See Surfski America for past results.
Disclaimer and Warning
This race is being run under the Common Adventure model. You are responsible for your own safety. The race directors assume no liability. There will be no chase boats. All paddlers must have a PFD, leg or paddle leash, phone or VHF radio in waterproof case, and whistle. Failure to carry these items will result in exclusion from the official results. Orange smoke flares are highly recommended, but not required. Do not register for this race unless you are comfortable paddling alone in rough water and have good self-rescue skills.
See Surfski America for past results.
Disclaimer and Warning
This race is being run under the Common Adventure model. You are responsible for your own safety. The race directors assume no liability. There will be no chase boats. All paddlers must have a PFD, leg or paddle leash, phone or VHF radio in waterproof case, and whistle. Failure to carry these items will result in exclusion from the official results. Orange smoke flares are highly recommended, but not required. Do not register for this race unless you are comfortable paddling alone in rough water and have good self-rescue skills.