Surf to Sound 2019
November 01 - November 03, 2019 @ Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States
GENERAL INFO
2019 Surf to Sound to Suds
November 1st-3rd 2019
The Blockade Runner Beach Resort
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. Come join us for races, including a kids race, live music, clinics, a great expo, beer tasting, food, and fun!
275 Waynick Blvd.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
or call (866) 809-0781
Races & Awards
Harbor Island Outer Loop- Open to SUP/Prone-3.5 miles Saturday 8:55 (Race Meeting 8:40am)
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)
Categories and Awards:
SUP 12'6": Overall Top 3 Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 18-49 & 50+
SUP 12'6": Overall Top 3 in age groups 13U & 14-17
SUP 14': Overall Top 3 Female & Male, Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 18-49 & 50+
SUP Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone 14': Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Stock: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Surf to Sound Challenge -Open to SUP/Prone-Advanced | 6.5 miles- Saturday 8:30 (Race Meeting 8:15)
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.
Categories and Awards:
SUP 12'6": Overall Top 3 Male & Female & Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 17 and under, 18-49 & 50+
SUP 14': Overall Top 3 Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 18-49 & 50+
SUP Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone 14': Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Stock: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Kids Race (1 or 2 loops) Saturday, 11:45 (Race Meeting 11:30)
Registration fee includes t-shirt. For kids 6-14 years old. All Kids are winners, will be recognized, and awarded something to remember their race. Registration Saturday 10-11am under the Gazebo.
Categories and Special Recognition:
1 Loop: Top 3 Male or Female
2 Loops: Top 3 Male or Female
The Froth (Open to Surfski, Double Surfski OC-1, OC-2 and Kayaks | 11 miles) Saturday, 9:15am (Race Meeting 9:00am)
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.
Categories & Awards:
Kayak: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Surf Ski: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Surf Ski Double: Overall top 3 Teams
OC-1: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
OC-2: Overall Top 3 Teams
Corporate One Class SUP Relay Challenge 1PM (Race Meeting 12:45pm)
Introducing the Surf 2 Sound SUP One Class Corporate Cup Team Relay Challenge. A 12'6 SIC Sonic will be provided to all teams. Board, paddle, leash and pfd included for use of the race. The course will be a beach start and finish on the soundside with an out and back around a buoy, approximately 150 yds. This package includes:- Four entries to Saturday out-and-back paddle.
- Paddles and all other equipment will be provided.
- Winning corporate team picks a charity who will receive 10% of the Corporate Team Relay Challenge proceeds.
- Promote your company and chosen charity on social media
- Friday-Corporate Beach Sweep with Plastic Ocean Project followed by an After Party at Waterman's Brewing with Live Music
- Long Wave Yoga will host a seaside yoga on the oceanside lawn behind Blockade Runner Saturday and Sunday morning
Blockade Runner Flatwater Championship (Open to SUP/Prone Advanced | 9 miles) Sunday 9:15am (Race Meeting 9:00am)
6 Man Outrigger 7:40am Women's Race (Race Meeting 7:25am) & 10am Men's Race(Race Meeting 9:45am), 11:45am Mixed Team (Race Meeting 11:30am)
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.
Categories and Awards:
SUP 12'6": Overall Top 3 Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in age groups, U17, 18-49 & 50+
SUP 14': Overall Top 3 Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 18-49 & 50+
SUP Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Stock: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone 14': Overall Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Unlimited: Overall Top 3 Male & Female
6 Man Outrigger Top Female & Male Team
6 Man Outrigger Top Mixed Team
*Cash Prizes will be paid to the top 3 in The Blockade Runner Challenge in Men's 14' and Women's 14'
* There needs to be 3 participants in the division to receive an award
* You must register by October 17th to be guaranteed a shirt
* To register your child please click on "Register another person."
* A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Plastic Ocean Project.
* Wednesday October 30th Online Registration closes at Midnight (11:59 Tuesday 29th)
Official SUP, Outrigger Canoe, Kayak & Bike Rental:
Wrightsville SUP
One of the best ways to experience the best of Wrightsville Beach is on SUPs, Kayaks, Outriggers or Bikes – just ask a local! You’ll love life on the water as much as we do at the end of the day! Come take advantage of the best location! Wrightsville SUP also offers lessons that focuses on paddling technique for any level. For rentals or more information call 910-378-9283 or visit the website at https://www.wrightsvillesup.com/ 
Click Here for SUP, Kayak, Outrigger Canoe, or Bike Rentals.
Clinics
(All clinics are on the Sound Side at the Blockade Runner)
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 1st, 10am – 11am
Cost: $72
Limit: 10 paddlers
Outrigger and SUP: biomechanics of the stroke with April Zilg
Description: This 2 hour paddle stroke 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 1st, 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $120
Limit: 6 paddlers
Dan Gavere: Intro to SUP Racing- Flatwater
This clinic will focus on what it takes to have the perfect race day from pre-race prep, equipment selection/sizing and tuning, to beach and water starts, pacing, drafting, and finishing. He will go over the basics of race strokes and techniques including analyzing each person's forward stroke and how to improve power and efficiency. Dan will also teach different styles of buoy turns, the choke down stroke, the bow draw, and how to generate more power by using the legs. Come join one of the most versatile SUP paddlers in the world in this unique opportunity to have the best race day possible.
Date: Friday 4:30-6:00 PM
$60 Per Person
Max 15
PFD's and leashes required
Raceboards recommended
Dan Gavere: Intro to Ocean Racing 1.5 hours
Dan Gavere’s Introduction to Racing will give you the basic skills and information necessary to try your first race and to take your ocean racing skills to the next level with confidence. Dan will provide instruction and demonstrations for rough water racing methods including best practices for paddling technique, board control, and footwork needed in open and rough water situations. A quick review of your personal equipment and evaluation of technique with individual critiques tailored to each participant's skill level. There is a good chance that participants will be getting wet and falling in the water so please come prepared to get the most out of this unique experience by wearing the appropriate gear.
A minimum of 10hrs flat water paddling experience is recommended prior to this course.
Board, paddle, pfd, leash are the minimum required items. We recommend a wetsuit/drysuit and the appropriate gear to stay warm when wet. Displacement boards recommended for aspiring racers and surf style round nose boards for the less experienced.
Date: Friday 1:00-2:30 PM
Max 4 people
$85 per person
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