The Goat Boater Race Series #2 of 9 - The 200M Sprint (Best of 2).

Race 2:  The 200M Sprint!  We will run this sprint two times on this day with a best of two format for scoring.  If you like your first run it is your choice if you want to run it again.  We realize this is a short race and unusual, yet The International Canoe Federation heralds this event as the ultimate test of sprinting ability.  In 2019 Connor Baxter broke the sprint world record doing this in under 60 seconds (47 seconds to be exact).  Although Sprinting is newer to the SUP Community, it is a discipline that is here to stay and we welcome the opportunity to practice it.  This entire race will have great views from land at The Beach Club for spectators to watch, cheer and capture a photo finish.  We will do a 1-2 mile social paddle directly after the race, for all interested. https://www.relive.cc/view/vLqeGxMmMdO

A little bit more about the Goat Boater Race Series:

The Goat Boater, located in Tega Cay, South Carolina is putting together an extremely unique 9 event summer race series.  This series will consist of sprints, mid range and longer distance paddles for beginners to advanced standup paddlers.  Each race of the series will be different, unique and ALWAYS a social paddle afterwards!

Come put yourself to the test over the season as we travel back and forth from two beautiful locations in Tega Cay, SC. These locations were strategically picked as they have great high up views where spectators will be able to view most of the race.  Come to one race or come to all.  Just remember, this is a series and awards are only given at the end of the season to those who complete at least 6 of the 9 races.  Pick your favorite races for glory or do them all for season awards. 

The best 6 races will go towards season standings. https://canadianpaddleleague.ca/club-races/goat-boater-series/ Those who complete 6 of the 9 races will be rewarded.  We have some monster prizes lined up for our season winners for both male and female categories.

1st place Male & Female - New Starboard 2021 Carbon Fiber Lima Paddle ($480) 

Get Stoked about owning this incredible paddle here: https://sup.star-board.com/paddle-board-paddles/lima-paddle/

2nd place Male & Female - New Black Project 2021 Fin of your choice ($180)

Get Stoked about your new fin here: https://blackprojectsup.com/sup-fins/

3rd place Male & Female - $150 Goat Boater Gift Card 

Can be used towards gear (Starboard, Infinity, Black Project) or leagues. https://thegoatboater.com/

Standup paddling has evolved to multiple distance races including sprinting, mid-range and longer distance paddles. We will be doing a 200 M, 1000 M, 2000 M Sprints; 4K, 5K, 6K mid range races, a 10K and 12K longer distance race and the ultimate finale with a 6K, 3 lap paddle battle with season awards.  Many of our races will be water starts and a few with run up beach finishes!

Race Series Schedule:

1. May 2nd - 4K - Windjammer Park
2. May 16th- 200M Sprint straight (Best of 2) - Tega Cay Beach Club (This Race).
3. June 6th - 5K - Windjammer Park
4. June 20th - 1000 M sprint (down and back) - Tega Cay Beach Club
5. July 18th - 6K - Windjammer Park
6. Aug 1st - 2000M super sprint - Tega Cay Beach Club
7. Aug 15th - 10K - Windjammer Park
8. Sept 5th - 12K- Down and back -  Tega Cay Beach Club
9. Sept 19th - 6K- Paddle Battle 3 laps - Windjammer Park (Season awards celebration)

All of our races will take place on beautiful Lake Wylie, SC.  This is a flat water lake 26 miles long, with lots of natural shore line.  Our races will start early (8:45 AM) on Sundays to try and get the best water.  We normally have good water conditions, yet if there is wind, it can surely add to the excitement.

Please keep in mind that although many of us race and are highly competitive; this is a fun series and meant to be about community, good vibes and sharing something we love.  Whether you have a paddleboard in your backyard and want to come for your first race or want to go for the gold, this series could be for you.

There will only be 2 categories total:

• Men, age 1-99 years old on any board size
• Female, age 1-99 years old on any board size.

(Before you ask, we know many of you want multiple board categories, many age class ranges and so on and so forth… this is not that race series). 

This is about racing in a series and having a blast while meeting new people and becoming part of an amazing community.  Come have FUN.  Yes, your kids can race, yes your can bring your 9 ft recreational board, your 14ft race board, or anything in-between.  You will all be in the same category, divided by male and female.

There will be medals for male and female podium finishers as well as for race finishers of every race!  T-Shirts are reserved for those who have completed at least 3 races.  Complete 6 of 9 races and be eligible for our big awards at the end of the season.  Racers will accumulate points based on a relative scoring ratio, tracked by our good friends at 'The Canadian Paddle League.'  Racers will be tracked all season long in both male and female categories.  Your best 6 races will be tallied for season point standings.  Paddlers will be able to see standings for individual races and season standings all throughout the year.  Check out the season standings here.

This race series has been well thought out, vetted and meticulously planned, yet low key.  We plan to race, have fun, do it all season long, and socially paddle after the race for anyone still standing.  Afterward, hang out, socialize and come back in two weeks for more!

Thank you in advance for your support, patronage and best efforts to have fun and paddle hard.  Whether you live down the road and have never been in a race, or are traveling from hours away, you will be warmly welcomed.  We may all become best friends, yet when the whistle blows we will be leaving it all on the water!

*Covid Policies:  We follow all State of South Carolina CDC, York County and City of Tega Cay Guidelines.  Please familiarize yourself with our states requirements prior to race day as things change regularly.   As of now, we fully intend to hold this entire race series live and in person.  If you are coming from out of state, be advised that although South Carolina CDC recommends masks, they are not required.  Being a public outdoor park and event, there will be individuals not wearing masks.