Paddle's up!
Saturday, 8/21, marked the first of a six-week race series through October 9, 2010. Benefiting the local chapter of Surfer's Healing and presented by Charleston Watersports, these fun events are open to men, women and kids, and all levels are welcome.
Race #1 was "Battle of the Paddle" style at Station 30 on Sullivan's Island, with a 1 mile paddle bouy to bouy, a 100 yard beach run with paddle in hand, then back to the water for one more round. This was the first Saturday in two months where water temps weren't through-the-roof, so it was a refreshing change of pace.
Race #1 WINNER'S CIRCLE
Men
1st: Dave Mello
2nd: Dean Johnson
3rd: Jesse Duffie
4th: Eddie Sanders
Women
1st: Beth Lovett
2nd: Sammie Arnold
3rd: Eve Wilbanks
4th: Amy Zonarich
Each week we'll change the course location, leading up to the championship race on Saturday October 9.
Race #2
WHEN: 9am, Saturday 8/28
WHERE: Brittle Bank Park dock, off Lockwood Ave downtown (near baseball stadium and across the street from Marriott)
Map: http://bit.ly/aMWdRH
WHAT: Brittle Bank is typically a flatwater area on the Ashley River. The course will be 5K, or roughly 3-3.5 miles. $5.
WHY: These Saturday races benefit the local chapter of Surfer's Healing, a foundation for Autism. 100% of the proceeds will go towards boards for the kids.
Stay tuned here for more information, or email info@charlestonwatersports.com or call 843-884-9098.
