Sarasota SUP Series Race 1
June 21 @ Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL, United States
GENERAL INFO
SUP
Sarasota
SUP Sarasota is
producing the Sarasota SUP Race Series to promote the healthy lifestyle of
Stand Up Paddleboarding at three of Sarasota County's most beautiful Parks.
Siesta Key Beach, Lake Benderson Park and Sarasota Sailor Squadron. It is the
goal of SUP Sarasota to make the Coastal Waterways of Sarasota County a
national destination for Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Race Divisions:
Elite Race
Men's and Women's 12.6,
14 and Unlimited Divisions, Over 50 Divisions in Men's & Women's 12.6 and 14's, Boys and
Girls Junior 12'6 Division.
6 miles - $75.00 /
Series Pass $150.00 (all three races)
Open Race
Men's, Women's and
Junior Race and Stock Surf SUP Divisions, 12.6 , 14 Race boards and Stock Surf
SUP 12.5 feet and under, Over 50 Divisions in Men's and Women's Stock Surf SUP, 12.6 and 14 race boards.
3 Miles - $75.00 /
Series Pass $150.00 (all three races)
Half Mile Grom Race
Juniors 12 and Under - Boys
and Girls Race Divisions`
1/2 Mile - $35.00
NK Speed Coach Performance Challenge
Following the Grom Race, we shall have the NK Speed Coach Performance Challenge which shall be a Beach to Buoy and Back Sprint Race which shall be completed utilizing 2 12'6 Race Boards, a Paddle and an NK Speed Coach device, all of which shall be provided for you. Competitors shall complete one heat on each board provided. Paddlers with the best combined times are the winners. Divisions for the Challenge are Men's and Women's 18 -49, Men's and Women's 50+ and Junior Boys and Girls.
Coed Team Relay Sprint
Races
Following Lunch and the Awards Ceremony....Free to all Elite and
Open Racers - Beach to Buoy and Back 100 yard dash - Must use same board, first
team to back on beach advances.
Teams must consist of
one Male and one Female. There will be two Divisions, 12’6 Race Board and Stock
Surf SUP (under 12 feet).
Elimination rounds to
follow Distance Races - Sign ups open until start of first heat - if you don't
have a partner, we'll find you one.
Be Adventurous, sign up for this fun race, you'll love it!
*Awards given to top
three finishers in each division. 3 racers must enter into a division for
awards to be given.
Water Safety:
Safety watercraft shall be on the course during all races. The standard distress signal of raising the paddle in the air for assistance or waving the paddle in the air for an emergency is in effect. To compete in the Race, each board must have the following:
- Personal Flotation Device
- Noise making device (whistle)
- Leash (optional)
Rule number one...be safe and look out for each other...we are all out to have fun!!
"Kids Paddle":
We, as members of the
SUP Community would like to share the experience of bonding with our natural
surroundings out on the water with our local special needs children. Waterman
give back...and we are asking for racers who wish to stick around after the awards
ceremony to pair with a local child and show them what it is to be up and out
on the water. To see, if only for a brief time, why we are so hooked on this
sport! I think they will enjoy it as much as we do!!
Prize Money:
Awards, Prizes, Goodies:
The top 3 finishers in
each division shall receive a Custom Flex Fit Siesta Beach 2014 Hat in a distinct color for the Champions, Runner Ups and 3rd Place Finishers. All entries shall receive a swag bag full of goodies,
samples and freebies from local restaurants, bars and retail stores. The first 200 Racers to check in on site shall receive a Sarasota SUP Race Series T-Shirt.
All racers will be given a ticket for a free lunch in designated lunch tents. Hats, T-shirts, Coozies, Red Bull and Kona
samples shall be available for Racers, Family and Friends joining in on the
days festivities. All are welcome to either leave early or spend the day and
demo SUP boards, lend a helping hand to local children to experience SUP,
listen to some tunes, have a cold
Kona, grab a LazyBunz Water Lounger and go cool off in the water or enjoy our sandy beach!!!
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