RedBull Heavy Water 2016 - Behind The Scenes Safety Prep

SAN FRANCISCO, California - The RedBull Heavy Water event is not going to be for the faint of heart and only the best stand up paddle racers in the world were invited due to the hazardous conditions. This means months of planning and working with all the agencies across multi departments in San Fransisco. The folks at the Waterman League who are helping to put on this event met up with a few key people from these departments to hear more about just what the riders will face and what they are doing to be ready. Check it out in the video below.

As an official stop in the 2016 Stand Up World Series, Red Bull Heavy Water started the holding period as of September 1st. The holding period will guarantee 40 of the world’s best SUP athletes waves over 10ft. on an open course that stretches 12km (7.5 miles), starting at Ocean Beach and finishing just past the Golden Gate Bridge.

Red Bull Heavy Water weather window is for the entirety of the month of September, with a preliminary ten day amber light, followed by a seven day green light when conditions are deemed optimal, culminating in a two day window for the event to occur. “Given the tides and surf requirements for Red Bull Heavy Water, we anticipate a green light towards the middle to second half of the month, although we will be monitoring conditions closely to ensure we choose the best possible window,” says Tristan Boxford, CEO of the Waterman League.

To see more news on the 2016 Red Bull Heavy Water event, click HERE.