Courses
Downwind race, competitors must stay to the north side or left of the 1st turning mark, the buoy 32, on north side of Wells Island, and then the final mark in front of the Waterfront Park on their right shoulder and proceed to the finish line on the beach.
The Elite SUP downwind race will be for the top athletes. There are no age categories, just Men’s and Women’s classes. Elite competitors are restricted to a board length maximum of 14′ & under with a fixed fin.
The parking lot at Viento State Park — the start for the Downwind Races — has limited parking, we strongly suggest carpooling boards to the start for the Downwind Races. There will be an opportunity for competitors to arrange shuttling immediately after the Skipper’s Meeting on the morning of the race.
Leashes and PFD's are mandatory for all competitors in the downwind race. PFD's are required by law for all racers at all times in all races. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification from the race.
Race jerseys are required for all competitors.
COURSE RACE – ELITE and OPEN CLASSES
The course race will be held at the Waterfront Park providing a great chance for spectators to see the world’s top athletes, friends or family compete in a multi-lap course race. Competitors will make several laps around an approximately one mile course, all visible from the Waterfront Park. The prevailing wind is from the west making this course challenging for the competitors and exciting for the spectators. The finish will be on the beach inside the Waterfront Park.
The Elite Course Race is open to all athletes who want to compete at the highest level and for the cash purse. The Elite Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 14′ & under with a fixed fin. Competitors may use different boards for the Downwind Race and Course Race.
PFD's are mandatory for all compeitors at all times in all races.
PFD's & LEASHES are mandatory for all competitors entered in the Downwind race.
Downwind race, competitors must stay to the north side or left of the 1st turning mark, the buoy 32, on north side of Wells Island, and then the final mark in front of the Waterfront Park on their right shoulder and proceed to the finish line on the beach.
The Elite SUP downwind race will be for the top athletes. There are no age categories, just Men’s and Women’s classes. Elite competitors are restricted to a board length maximum of 14′ & under with a fixed fin.
The parking lot at Viento State Park — the start for the Downwind Races — has limited parking, we strongly suggest carpooling boards to the start for the Downwind Races. There will be an opportunity for competitors to arrange shuttling immediately after the Skipper’s Meeting on the morning of the race.
Leashes and PFD's are mandatory for all competitors in the downwind race. PFD's are required by law for all racers at all times in all races. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification from the race.
Race jerseys are required for all competitors.
COURSE RACE – ELITE and OPEN CLASSES
The course race will be held at the Waterfront Park providing a great chance for spectators to see the world’s top athletes, friends or family compete in a multi-lap course race. Competitors will make several laps around an approximately one mile course, all visible from the Waterfront Park. The prevailing wind is from the west making this course challenging for the competitors and exciting for the spectators. The finish will be on the beach inside the Waterfront Park.
The Elite Course Race is open to all athletes who want to compete at the highest level and for the cash purse. The Elite Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 14′ & under with a fixed fin. Competitors may use different boards for the Downwind Race and Course Race.
PFD's are mandatory for all compeitors at all times in all races.
PFD's & LEASHES are mandatory for all competitors entered in the Downwind race.
