Yolo SUP Series Welcomes New Sponsor

Destin Real Estate Company Presents 2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series, which Begins May 26th.

The much anticipated community series returns for its fourth season on May 26th at WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake.

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida – YOLO Board and presenting sponsor Destin Real Estate Company announce details of the 2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series that will run from May 2011 to August 2011 at the WaterColor BoatHouse at Western Lake in WaterColor.  The race series consists of male and female teams competing relay style in two divisions, Beginning and Next Level (men’s), over the course of four races for the champion title “2011 YOLO Board Cup Series” to be awarded after the final race in August.  The beloved community event showcases a wide spectrum of local faces with teams representing anything from the South Walton Fire District Lifeguards to real estate agents to area chefs.  Various levels of sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses or individuals wishing to participate in the 2011 series. (Visit the Events Page for more SUP Happenings.)

“We look forward to the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle series each season,” adds Tom Losee, co-founder of YOLO Board.  “The race series is our opportunity to give back to our local supporters and to showcase the great competitors we have within our community that have a big love for SUP.  We have a lot of exciting things planned for this year’s series and we can’t wait to get out on the water with everyone in May.”

Scheduled race dates (weather permitting) are: May 26th, June 23rd, July 14th and August 11th.  The series will be held exclusively at the WaterColor BoatHouse in WaterColor.  A one-time race entry fee is $240 per four-person relay team ($60 per person) for the Beginner division and $180 per three-person relay team ($60 per person) for the Next Level division.  Complimentary 2011 signature event t-shirts will be provided for each participating team. New for this year’s race series is the introduction of the YOLO One-Design Class.  All events will be run on YOLO 12’ recreation boards and YOLO 12’6” Predator race boards.  YOLO boards will be available for use at each race event.

For the second year in a row, 30A-based Destin Real Estate Company has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the series.  “We couldn’t be more honored to have the continued support of Blake Morar and his team,” said Jeff Archer, co-founder of YOLO Board.  “Blake has been a YOLO enthusiast since Day 1 and it’s partners like him that have allowed us to become the kind of SUP community that we strive to be.” YOLO Board is currently seeking race teams and sponsors for the popular annual event.  Those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up early.  For more information, contact 850.622.5760 or visit www.YOLOBoard.com.  All events are family-friendly, free and open to the public. (Join the Sup Racing group for Results and Updates.)

About Destin Real Estate Company

Established in 1998, Destin Real Estate Company has led the Emerald Coast as the Number 1 real estate sales office for two years running. Owners Blake and Melody Morar operate the luxury firm, serving Destin, the beach communities of 30A, as well as Panama City Beach. The group of real estate sales professionals at Destin Real Estate Company combines their diverse expertise to achieve success for buyers and sellers alike. Search all properties for sale on the Emerald Coast at www.DestinRealEstateCompany.com and pick-up Niche magazine, published by Destin Real Estate Company, at all local Publix super markets or view online at www.DestinProperties.com/niche. For more information, call (850) 231-6052.

About YOLO Board

Founded by business partners Tom Losee and Jeff Archer in 2006, YOLO Board LLC is a locally owned stand-up paddleboard (SUP) company based in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Aptly named for the mantra, “You Only Live Once,” the company has quickly gained the reputation along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and beyond as the custom paddleboard of choice, garnering widespread attention from the media including: Spirit Magazine, Southern Living, Coastal Living, The Weather Channel, Standup Journal, Florida Trend, Ocean Drive, Standup Paddle Magazine and Garden & Gun. The company manufactures a variety of boards suited to fit any paddler including: the Original YOLO, YOLO Express, YOLO Explorer, YOLO Yak, YOLO Torpedo, YOLO EcoTrainer, YOLO Planeador, YOLO Eclipse. The recently debuted Steve Brom-custom race and surf performance line includes the YOLO Predator, YOLO Prowler, YOLO Soul Searcher, YOLO Stinger Winger and YOLO Piranha.  New for 2011 will be the YOLO Voyager line of lake and river cruisers and the YOLO Soft Top Series.  Rentals, lessons, corporate and team building packages are available through YOLO Board Adventures.  For more information, visit www.yoloboard.com or call 850.622.5760.

Have you attended or do you plan to attend the YOLO Stand Up Paddle Board Series?