Stand Up Paddle Weekend Preview - 8.19
- Written by Morgan Becker
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This weekend there are events going on in British Columbia, Cape Cod, Oregon and Michigan. See below for more and check out the SUP events page for a full listing of events happening in your area.
Stand up paddlers battle it out on the Columbia River in last month's SUP 4 Cancer. Check SUP Connect for live updates and videos all throughout the weekend.
Go to the SUP Connect 'Events' page for a full listing of events in your area this weekend.
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SAN DIEGO, California - This weekend there are enough stand up paddle events to fill a large grocery cart, at Wal-Mart. Take your pick from events in British Columbia, Cape Cod, Oregon, Michigan and many more. Read on for highlighted events and go to the SUP Connect 'Events' page for a full listing.
Don’t miss these exciting events! Check back this weekend to get your live SUP fix.
The TC Waterman Challenge & Expo
Traverse City, Michigan (West Grand Traverse Bay)
From : Saturday, 20 August 2011 08:00
Until : Saturday, 20 August 2011 10:00
Event Info:
http://www.tcwaterman.com
The TC Waterman is a WPA World Paddle Association sanctioned event. This 1st annual SUP festival and exposition includes races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels. Staged on the shores of Beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI, the TC Waterman is more than an ordinary paddle race. The events include an exciting WPA sanctioned championship points styled 3.5 mile Course race located close offshore for spectators and on-lookers to view. The TC Waterman also boasts a Distance Race (9 Mile down-winder), Open Age-Group Events, Kid’s Races and SUP Relays.
Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge
Hood River, Oregon
From : Saturday, 20 August 2011 08:00
Until : Sunday, 21 August 2011 18:00
Event Info:
http://www.GorgePaddleChallenge.com
The Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge (CGPC) is a Festival celebrating the sport of Stand Up Paddling in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. The Paddle Challenge will feature a Distance Downwind Race, a Course Race, a Team Relay Race and a recreational, non-competitive Paddle for the Park, a fundraiser for the new Hood River Waterfront Park. In addition, there will be SUP exhibits from many companies, free SUP lessons and demos, live music and more!
Canadian Waterman Festival
Comox BC Canada
From : Friday, 19 August 2011 12:00
Until : Sunday, 21 August 2011 12:00
Event Info:
http://www.canadianwatermanfestival.com/
The first annual Canadian Waterman Festival will be held in the beautiful Comox Valley at Marina Park with the stunning Beaufort mountain range as the backdrop. This three day festival will consist of races and events for Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and Sailing. This event will be full of incredible water sports, music featuring "Head of the heard", food, spectacular cultural significants and much more for the public to come down and enjoy while they watch or take part.
Cape Cod Challenge
Mayo Beach
From : Saturday, 20 August 2011 07:00
Until : Saturday, 20 August 2011 19:00
Event Info:
http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org/
A stand-up paddle-boarding event to raise money for Christopher’s Haven, a home where parents can stay while their children are undergoing treatment for cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital. Approximately 30-mile event. Last year the challenge was held in Provincetown and raised $100,000.
Remember to submit your pictures and videos from these events if you will be attending.
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Morgan Becker
After spending the first part of her life in Minnesota, Morgan traded in her snow boots for sandals and moved to sunny California. After graduating with a degree in Communication from The University of Southern California, she eventually made her way down south to San Diego and is taking advantage of the living by the best beaches and burritos California has to offer. If it’s sunny, you can find her at the beach relaxing, or exploring the calm water in the bay via paddleboards and kayaks.
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