Race Details!

Welcome to the 2016 Triple Crown of the Upper

Keys

 Whether you are and experienced SUP racer or

new to the sport, you’ll have a lot of fun here and we are glad you are joining

us!

 A few reminders before you pack to head down

here: The USCG requires

you to have a PFD and a whistle on board, and kids ages 13 and under are

required to wear one. Remember that this is the Keys, so think sun protection

and hydration. 

Round 1 & 2 of this race will be on

Saturday, Sept. 17th at PADDLE 88 88000 Overseas Highway Islamorada

 Round 3 will be on Sunday September 18th at

PADDLE 88

Registration starts at 8 am, for the 11:00am

start.  NOTE:  the first race is a mass start 1 mile sprint.  Kids race and other events to follow.

 The adult races will not be on a closed course, so you might encounter

powerboat traffic.

Race divisions and categories are: (based upon

last year’s participation)

 OPEN – beginning racers (any board) – flying

mile and PADDLE 88 BoardX  Challenge on Saturday and short distance race 2

– 3 miles on Sunday.

 Elite – experienced racers - flying mile and

PADDLE 88 BoardX Challenge on Saturday and long distance race approx. 12 miles on

Sunday (the new around the world course)

SUP Surfboard 12’2” max

12’6” Men and women

14’ Men

Juniors (13-16) on a 12’6” and under on the

short course only*

Kids (12 Under) on their own course. 

 5 racers required for a category.   We will

split any category that gets more than 12 racers.  However after the first

round, we will keep the classes throughout the series in order to score for the

overall series winners.  Promoter may also consolidate classes at their

discretion.

 Awards and prizes will be given to the top

three racers in each category. 

Event outlines:

 All events will start and finish at PADDLE 88

Beach.  There is limited onsite storage for both Friday and Saturday

nights.

 Saturday rounds 1 & 2

 Round 1 - Flying mile – 11:00 AM start. Mass

paddle out to the start and the finish line will be back at the beach.   NO

DRAFTING FOR THIS EVENT!  This will be run by class.  Classes to be run in the following

order:  14’ Men, 12’6” women’, 12’6” Men,

Open Class Men, Open Class Women, Other

12:00 – 2:00 Lunch and demo time.

Round 2 - PADDLE 88 BoardX Challenge – 2:00

start. This will be a short race but with lots of twists and turns to challenge

your board handling skills.  Part obstacle and part sprint with a lot of

buoy turns thrown in for good measure.  We will run the classes separately

for this event.  This event will be held on Yolo Hammerhead boards that

PADDLE! will supply. Contact and close racing will be exciting for all.

5:30 pm Round 1&2 awards ceremony

Saturday night party on the beach.  Bring

your drums, or other instruments and a beach chair and hang out on PADDLE 88

Beach.  Have dinner right at the restaurant.

 Sunday – around the world course.   With

a 10:00am start, we will be doing a course which will be appox. 10 miles long.

 Open Class racers will be doing a 3 mile course.

Trophies and crowning will take place

immediately following lunch break.  Awards for Round 3 race as well as

crowning of the overall champions.

 SUP racing is a strenuous activity. You alone

are responsible for your safety, so if you have any medical concerns, please

check with your healthcare provider before attending. This is an ocean

environment, and any condition that causes you to faint or loose muscle control

can quickly result in you drowning. Please wear a PFD if you have any

concerns. 

The promoters of this event are committed to

supporting participation of individuals with disabilities in all of our

classes, tours, and events, and we will make every effort to make this an

accessible event. If you require accommodations, please let us know what we can

do to make participation possible for you.

 Pricing:

Sprint, and paddle 88 Challenge  25 each race day 35 each

Distance race - Short distance 50 race day 60 - Long Distance 75 race day $85

Point system for race:

 Each round will be scored separately.

 The racer with the least points in his/her class will be the overall

winner.  The points will be awarded as follows:

1st place – 1 point

2nd place – 2 points

3rd place – 3 points

all other participants will receive 4 points

for participation

In the event of a tie, the person who has the

best finish at the final will be awarded the overall trophy.

 Only racers who do all 3 races will be

considered for the overall award and wear the crown of Triple Crown champion.

 This is a fun family style event, however

issues may arise.  The event promoter has total authority over the event

and their decisions are final and must be respected.  Please realize that

they have given of much of their time to provide a safe and fun event and if

you don’t like the way things are being run then you are welcome to do your own

event and do it the way you think is best.