Events of the Month: February 2019
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Terrene Black at the 2017 Sunset Beach Pro. | Photo: APP World Tour
Attending a standup paddle boarding event is one of the best ways to enjoy the sport. It’s the perfect place to be introduced to the sport as a spectator, it’s a great place to learn and try new products, and it’s also a great way to connect with those who enjoy the sport just as much as you do. If you’re looking for an event to attend this month check out our list of SUP events in February below.
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SUP Events in February 2019
- Aloha Spirit Festival Ilhabela
- PNW ORCA Winter Series Race #3: Mountain Home Kalama Race 2019
- 101 Surf Sports Paddle Race San Rafael SR3
- 101 Surf Sports Paddle Race Redwood City RWC3
- Hal Rosoff Classic
- Palm Beach Paddlefest
- Sunset Beach Pro
- Red Bull Privateers
- East Coast Paddleboard Championships
- Butterfly Effect
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February SUP Events in 2019
February 2019 SUP Events
ALOHA SPIRIT FESTIVAL ILHABELA
Held for the first time in 2009, in Ilhabela Aloha Spirit was attended by 60 athletes in a Hawaiian canoe competition. In view of its gradual success in each edition, with the recognition of the athletes, the media and the public, today Aloha Spirit already has 03 stages per year in different Brazilian states, gathering more than 2,000 athletes per stage, competing in 09 sports modalities many different. The project is already the largest in Latin America and one of the 3 largest in the world in the specific segment of water sports. With a rich and vast program, consisting of competitions, film festival, yoga classes, slackline, kids space and more.
Read more about this event here.
PNW ORCA WINTER SERIES RACE #3: MOUNTAIN HOME KALAMA RACE 2019
The race is on a very fast course with strong downstream currents in the main channel and weaker upstream currents in a back channel behind Sand Island. It will start/finish about ½ mile upstream from the world’s tallest totem pole and proceed downstream to the bottom of Sand Island. It will continue behind the island to its upper end and finish on a downstream leg to the start/finish line. The long course is approx. 6.0 miles. There will also be a short course for novice and SUP paddlers. The course will be around Sand Island. The short course is approx. 4.0 miles. This is the 3rd of 7 races in the Winter Series, with the first 5 place finishers in each division earning points for end of season awards.
Read more about this event here.
101 SURF SPORTS PADDLE RACE SAN RAFAEL SR3
Racing action in SUP, Prone, Outrigger, Surfski, Kayak, The Event is limited to 101 people/entrants no exceptions. Register online or risk losing out. New this year is our Inflatable Paddleboard Category. We are stoked on the performance of these boards and look forward to seeing lots of inflatables out on the race course. We even have a dedicated inflation station set for you to make pumping up easy. Rent a SUP, Kayak, Surfski, or prone with paddle, and life jacket for the race for only $30. This is a perfect race for first time racers and elite athletes alike.
Read more about this event here.
101 SURF SPORTS PADDLE RACE REDWOOD CITY RWC3
The 2018 Race Season at 101 Surf Sports is on with racing action in SUP, Prone, Outrigger, Surfski, Kayak, and SUP. Event is limited to 101 entrants no exceptions. New this year is our Inflatable Paddleboard Category. We are stoked on the performance of these boards and look forward to seeing lots of inflatables out on the race course. We even have a dedicated inflation station set for you to make pumping up easy. Rent a SUP, Kayak, Prone, or Surfski with paddle, and life jacket for the race for only $30. This is a perfect race for first time racers and elite athletes alike.
Read more about this event here.
HAL ROSOFF CLASSIC
The Hal Rosoff Classic is a paddling race in Newport Harbor consisting of a short and long course for Outriggers, Kayaks, Prone, K1’s, C1’s and Stand Up Paddle Boards. The annual race is in the second week of February and attracts between 300-400 participants from Southern California. Proceeds benefit the NAC Outrigger program.
Read more about this event here.
PALM BEACH PADDLEFEST
Palm Beach Paddlefest is a free, family-friendly event featuring a variety of exhibitors, races/relays, and water-based demos. Enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment. The festival caters to both new and experienced paddlers, and everyone with a love of the water! Races will start at 10:00 AM so be sure to get to Harbourside Place early!
Read more about this event here.
SUNSET BEACH PRO
The Sunset Beach Pro was the first official stop on the APP World Tour back in 2010, and has served as an annual homecoming for the Tour since its inception, providing some of the most spectacular and groundbreaking performances in the sport of Stand Up Paddling. 9 years on, and after 8 years of incredible, action packed events at Sunset, the APP World Tour returns to Sunset Beach for the 2019 edition of the Sunset Beach Pro, as the APP World Tour celebrates is 10th year in existence in 2019.
Read more about this event here.
RED BULL PRIVATEERS
Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins. Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team.
Read more about this event here.
EAST COAST PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 22nd East Coast Paddleboard Championship is open to Prone Paddleboard and SUP over four, eight or twelve mile ocean course. The race course is visible from Hollywood Beach and along the inside line, friends and family members may cheer on their racers. Proceeds of the event go to the Hollywood Beach Safety Competition Teams.
Read more about this event here.
BUTTERFLY EFFECT
The Butterfly Effect is a non-competitive event that inspires people to stay active, learn the local culture, build community, promotessustainability and healthy living, and give back. Since the event originates from Maui, Hawai’i, it always brings aloha and involves an active adventure (example: SUP, surf, kitesurf, windsurf, dance, yoga, SUP Yoga, snowboard, ski), gift bags, prizes, healthy food, local vendors, and more!
Read more about this event here.
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