Surf to Sound 2017
November 02 - November 05, 2017 @ Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States
GENERAL INFO
The Surf to Sound race is an entire weekend of fun for the whole family at the Blockade Runner in Wrightsville Beach. The race is presented by the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club, organizers of the Carolina Cup.
Races
Surf to Sound Challenge (Advanced | 6.5 miles) Saturday
Advanced paddlers will perform a surf start, brave the open Atlantic Ocean, battle through Masonboro Inlet straits, navigate the channel currents behind Masonboro Island, before finishing the race sound side on Wrightsville Beach.
Harbor Island Outer Loop (Intermediate | 4 miles) Saturday
This scenic and exciting flatwater race will circumnavigate Harbor Island, taking in Mott's Channel, the Intracoastal Waterway, Lee's Cut and finally, Banks Channel to the finish line! (Direction dependent on weather)
Blockade Runner Flatwater Championship (Advanced | 9 miles) Sunday
A flat water race to challenge the endurance of paddlers who have been training all summer. Paddlers will experience inlet currents, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the scenic Harbor Island loop.
Kid's Race Saturday, 11:30
Registration fee includes t-shirt
The Froth (Open to Surfski, OC-1, OC-2 and Kayaks | 11 miles) Sunday, 8am
New! The Froth! All OCs, surfskis and Kayaks to join us for a 11 mile endurance race starting at the sound side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Paddlers with travel South and out through Masonboro inlet around a buoy and back through Masonboro inlet and than traveling south behind Masonboro island and back into the intracoastal waterway traveling north and turning east around Money island finishing on the sound side of the Blockade Runner. Water start and finish.
Clinics
Paddle Monster 5 Fundamentals of Technique with Coach Larry Cain Description: Paddle Monster Advanced Paddle Technique Clinic featuring an intensive 3-hour session on mastering the 5 fundamentals of effective technique used by the world's top racers. Using land drills, water drills and exercises paddlers will learn how to adapt these fundamentals to best fit their own strengths and weaknesses, body size and type etc, just like the pros do. Paddlers should get a better understanding of what they should be trying to achieve in terms of technique when they are paddling and will leave with specific drills and "next steps" to improve their ability to execute these fundamentals at race intensity. Date: Thursday November 2, 1pm to 4pm Cost: $150 Limit: 12 paddlers SUP in the Surfzone "crash" course with April Zilg Description:SUP Racing in the Surf Zone requires many skills. First of all, a working knowledge of surf zone safety is key to having a fun and productive time in the waves. Secondly, positioning yourself on the board to punch out through the surf quickly and effectively is essential. Lastly, different paddle strokes make a world of difference while punching out! This clinic will develop comfort in starting from the beach, key strokes, and comfort and mobility on the board (i.e. not being glued to one spot). This will be quick and only last an hour! Then its up to you to practice Date: Friday November 3, 10am - 11am Cost: $60. Limit: 15 paddlers
Paddle Monster 5 Fundamentals of Technique with Coach Larry Cain Description: Paddle Monster Advanced Paddle Technique Clinic featuring an intensive 3-hour session on mastering the 5 fundamentals of effective technique used by the world's top racers. Using land drills, water drills and exercises paddlers will learn how to adapt these fundamentals to best fit their own strengths and weaknesses, body size and type etc, just like the pros do. Paddlers should get a better understanding of what they should be trying to achieve in terms of technique when they are paddling and will leave with specific drills and "next steps" to improve their ability to execute these fundamentals at race intensity. Date: Friday November 3, 9 am to 12noon Cost: $150 Limit: 12 paddlers SUP Racing technique clinic with April Zilg Description:This 2 hour Stand Up Paddle clinic will take one hour to cover proper technique, and the biomechanics of paddling and then one hour (time permitting based on questions from participants and the needs of the group) to video and analyze each paddler's stroke. Paddlers can expect to learn proper body position and which muscle groups to engage for each phase of the paddle stroke, which helps avoid injury and increase efficiency. Date: Friday November 3, 4pm - 6pm Cost: $100 |