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Mark you calender for July 13th, 2013
MN SURF CO STAND UP PADDLE BOARD RACE
What: MN Surf Co stand up paddle board race, lessons, demos, and fun fun fun! We have partnered up with the Tonka Beer and Zorbaz on Gull to make this event one to remember. Come ready to race, play, learn, and party on beautiful Gull Lake.
The theme of the event is "Save the lakes". We have partnered with Tonka Beer and their save the lakes program. Did you know that 100% of the profits from Tonka beer sales goes towards fighting AIS "Aquatic Invasive Species". We are also donating 100% off registration fees to their program. Our lakes are extremely important to all of us and we intend to make a difference. Enjoy Tonka Beer, Save the lakes, and play on the water.
Race registration online and day of event.
July 12th, 2013 until 6pm
The MN Surf Co
25486 Murray RD
Nisswa, MN 56468
July 13th at race site from 5:30am-9:00am.
Where:
Zorbaz Gull Lake
8105 Lost Lake Rd
Nisswa, MN 5646
Race info:
This will be a weekend to mark in your calendar. Come paddle and play
in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Gull Lake is an amazing body of water and we have
planned a spectacular race course. This course is spectator friendly as
the racers will pass by the spectators area multiple times. The course will take you through three three different channels and into multiple sections of Gull Lake. We choose this area because of it's calm sheltered waters.
Racer info and schedule of events!
SUP RACE
Date: Saturday July 13th, 2013
5:30am- 9:00am- race day registration
Long Course start: 9:30am
Short Course start: 9:45am
Rock N Roll Rodeo race starts at noon.
The rock n roll rodeo race is a race against the clock where each
paddler will round a series of buoys in a barrel style paddling
technique. This event will test your speed, agility, and balance while
providing laughs for everyone.
Paddleboard demos and lessons
Date: Saturday July 13th, 2013
Time: After Last Race
SUP Demo's and lessons. Come try the latest boards from Starboard, NSP, Naish, Surftech and more. This is a great opportunity to test out the latest boards, paddles and gear.
Racer info
Racers meeting 9am, all racers must attend
First wave at 9:30am.
All racers will need to have a pfd or life jacket on board their SUP. This is a no drafting race,
meaning once beyond the 500 meter mark you’ll need to allow one board
length in between you and the racer in front of you, and you can not
remain along side someone within 2 meters, you must pass. The no
drafting rules will be enforced.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three racers in each category. There will be awards for mens and womens fields.
Course
info- This is a very fun and spectator friendly course that will take
racers on a route through 3 different portions of the lake, under two
bridges and rounding multiple buoys. Map coming soon.
Short course- 3-4 miles
Long Course-6 miles
Category classes and course lengths
b) SUP 14 Ft CLASS: Long Course- 6 miles
Length - 14’ ft maximum
Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.
Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
c) SUP 12’6” CLASS: Long Course-6 miles
Length - 12’6” ft maximum
Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.
Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
d) SUP Surfboard CLASS: Short Course- 3-4 miles
Length - 12’2” ft maximum
Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.
We
will be renting Stand Up Paddle Boards and equipment for racers day of
the event. We highly recommend reserving your board early. Rental
boards will be surf style boards good for the Short Course or long
course. Rental boards will be $10 for the race. Call to reserve your ride #218-866-0236
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