Thursday, May 27, 2010

Tue March 25th SUP RACE

East of Maui had our first race of the 2010 Naish SUP Championship Summer Series this past Tuesday.
We had nine people register , and we were treated to light winds and for the most part calm seas. The was a little bit of boat traffic left over from the Blue Angel Air Show earlier in the afternoon, but for the most part conditions were great.

We started the race off of a small public park in the Eastport section of Annapolis called Horn Point.The course took to us around the Horn Point Shoal marker and then around the Annapolis Harbor waterfront, back to a buoy near the starting area, back to the shoal post and then back to the beach for a total distance of 2.3 Miles. Our winner finished in about 35 minutes, most of us in about 45 minutes and we had everyone off the water in under an hour. Next week depending on the weather, we will probably and another leg to increase the distance to closer to 3 miles.


Afterward most of headed over to the Boat Yard Bar and Grill for food and drinks. Good time had by all.
Aloha,

Mark B
Results
Men:
1. Mark Mc Culloh
2. Mike Dant
3. Geoff Ewenson
4. Mark Bandy
5. Patrick Donaldson
6. Bill Malachowski
7. Rob Knickerbocker
8 HarryLegum- DNF

Women:
1. Mary Ewenson

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Tuesday 5/18 Race Update

Due to the weather forecast for windy and rainy conditions, tonight's race has been canceled. See you next week.

SUP RACE SERIES

EAST OF MAUI

PRESENTS

2010 Naish Stand Up Paddle Championship

Series & Fun Paddle.

Races/Paddle will take place every Tuesday Night (weather permitting) beginning May 18th, 2010.

Registration 6-6:30 with Race/ Paddle starting at 6:45

The course will be between 45 minutes and an hour long.

Race/Paddle #1 will start at Horn Point Park at the end of Chesapeake Ave, in the Eastport section of Annapolis.

Possible alternative sites/locations TBA.

Fees: The events are free; however there may be a launch fee or donation required for use of the possible alternative sites.

Classes: The series will include both a men’s and women’s 12’6” and under class.

Scoring: Scoring for races will be restricted to boards 12’6” and under. Top male and

female finishers will receive an invitation to the Championship Final in Tahoe Ca in September. A cumulative points system will be used to determine qualifiers for the Championship. A minimum of six (6) races required to qualify.

PFD’s: All participants must have an approved PFD. They may either be worn or affixed to the boards.

Charter Boards Available: $10 per night. Reservations and payments must be made in advance.

After Paddle Party: Join us at the Boatyard Bar & Grill for food, drinks and surf video’s

For more info call East of Maui 410-573-9463