We'll be running the race this year at the Burlington Surf Club on the south end of town which gives us the opportunity to run a beach start. We have plenty of parking, a spectacular stretch of beach and free camping for racers the night before the race.
Friday, August 3rd
6:00 to 8:00PM Pre-Registration at the Burlington Surf ClubPlease join us for our pre-registration party at the Burlington Surf Club. This is your chance to register for the race, pick up your race packet and check our our beautiful new venue on the shores of Lake Champlain.
8:30-10:30PM Free Outdoor Screening of "Ocean Driven"
Before you hunker down for a good night's sleep, join us at the surf club to enjoy a film detailing Chris Bertish' epic solo transatlantic SUP crossing on our giant inflatable beach front movie screen.Saturday, August 4th
11:00 - 11:45 Onsite RegistrationCome pick up your registration packets or register in person at the Burlington Surf Club. Parking is easily available.12:00 Elite and Rec Paddler’s MeetingMeet Race Emcee, Marc Angelillo at the registration table to go over the day's race rules and course. 12:15 Elite Race Start for Men & WomenThis is a 6 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for two laps. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the second lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.12:30 Recreational Race Start for Men & WomenThis is a 3 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for one lap. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the first lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.2:00 Kids Race (ages 5-11)Kids will race from the beach to the near shore buoy and back. 2:30 LunchOur fish taco bar will be set up on the beach for all racers to enjoy a complimentary lunch and beverage.3:30 Awards CeremonyFirst place trophies will be awarded to the fastest male and female paddler in the elite race along with prize money for first, second, and third places in the 14' and 12'6" board classes. We've also got a pile of prizes generously donated by our sponsors for the top recreational race winners. 5:00 - 8:00PM After Party at The Spot on The DockPlease join us at The Spot on the Dock for dinner and drinks and a photo slideshow of the day's activities.
8:30-10:30 PM Andy Irons "Kissed by God" Screening at the Burlington Surf Club
After diinner, head back to the club for a special encore screening of Teton Gravity Research's film, Andy Irons: Kissed By God. Doors at 7:30PM, Film at 8:30PM. Do not miss this powerful story on the big screen. Tickets on-sale at http://bit.ly/2NMEmwq
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