PINK POWER! Whole Foods Market Race #2 Report and Results
Race #2 in the Whole Foods Market Paddle Racing Series was a pink one with over $1000 raised to support the fight against breast cancer! (all photos courtesy Captain Ron Steinau)
The day dawned more like a summer day than the normal November fare with blue skies and warm temperatures making for near perfect racing conditions. It was a hearty crew of Surfski's, 6 man and 1 man Outrigger Canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, Prone Paddleboards, and Kayaks ready to take advantage of the nice weather all while helping raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation. As the racers took to the water it was a sea of pink. Pink Tu-Tu's, pink scarves, pink hats, pink wigs filled the San Rafael Canal with the spirit of doing good by way of paddle.
As the racers gathered to get ready for the day they were greeted by steaming hot coffee and bagels courtesy of the folks at the San Rafael Whole foods Market. The race committee was quick to remind the assembled racers to support the businesses that support our sport, so head on over to Whole Foods Market San Rafael and show some love. Save some love however for Mamie's Pies! What better way to finish a race than polishing off a fresh pocket pie from Mamies. I'll tell you that better way – you wash it down with some suds courtesy of Marin Brewing Co. Thanks Brew Co! Beer not your thing? We forgive you, and that's where the Hint Water jumps in. With all the free Hint water you can drink, a tasty Whole Foods catered lunch topped off with all of the above your $20 entry fee sure goes a long way.
The day's action centered on the 2 and 6 mile race courses. With so many boats in the mix they even garnered their own start and what a start it was with the 2 He'e Nalu 6 man OC's powering down the line. Never tried Outrigger? Well let's fix that this Saturday November 23rd with a free Outrigger event. Just come on by at 11am and take a stab at paddling faster than you ever thought possible.
A big thanks to event photographer Ron Steinau who has quickly become the de-facto image man for Bay Area Water Sports action photography. In fact you too can have Captain Ron capturing your memories at your next event whether it be on or off the water just contact him here by clicking here.
Also thanks to our very own SUP Fitness and Yoga instructor Arjay Parker of Power Yoga San Rafael. Arjay led the weary racers in a post-race stretching an recovery activity. And if you are looking for a way to put a new twist on your workout routine look no further than one of Arjay's SUP Yoga Classes right here at 101. Contact Arjay by clicking here for more information.
Special thanks to Mark Guelfi whose generosity was reflected in the use of his Protector to support the crew for on the water safety. Additional water safety support came in the way of the San Rafael Police Departments water boat. Thanks SRPD!!! Thanks once again to event sponsors Whole Foods Market, Marin Brewing Company, Mamies Pies, and Hint Water.Thanks as well to Just Add Water SUP for hooking up our paddlers with some killer deals in the parking lot!
Next up is our infamous Ride The Tide race. 13 miles of paddling from the Golden Gate Bridge back to San Rafael. This one is for experienced paddlers only and takes place Saturday December 7th. Registration is limited to 60 racers so click here to sign up now and secure your spot. Our next race for first time racers is January 19th. Thanks again to all who paddled for fun and a good cause.
EVENT PHOTO GALLERY - Thanks Captain Ron!
Name craft length course Time Place (note long course remove 2 minutes from your time and short course remove 4 minutes to get accurate time. Boats are accurate as is.)
Olaf Beckman surfski surfski long 50.19 1st place mens surfski
Steve Kaspar surfski surfski long 50.3 2nd place mens surf ski
Paul Macintyre surfski surfski long 53.27 3rd place mens surfski
Elaine Baden/Susan Starbird surffski2 surffski2 long 54.12 1st place double surfski
Tim Styles kayak kayak long 57.5 1st place kayak
Jeff Kay OC1 OC1 long 1.04.44 1st place mens OC1
Ben Sarrazin sup 12'6" long 1.06.40 1st place mens 12'6
Bojan Bernard sup 14 long 1.06.41 1st place mens 14
Jean Rathle sup 14 long 1.07.36 2nd place mens 14
Chris Naeve oc1 oc1 long 1.08.00 2nd place mens oc1
Steve Wegner surfski surfski long 1.09.25
Fred Andersen sup 14 long 1.11.09 3rd place mens 14
Steve Funk sup 14 long 1.11.25
Tim Cogliandro sup 14 long 1.12.56
Kyle Wade sup 14 long 1.15.05
John Walsh sup 12'6 long 1.15.05 2nd place mens 12'6
Tom Funke sup 14 long 1.17.3
Steve Smith sup 12'6 long 1.18.45 3rd place mens 12'6
Brian Thomas prone prone long 1.19.15 1st place prone
Jeff Miller sup 14 long 1.19.45
Rod De La Rosa sup 14 long 1.21.12
Michael Meyer sup 12'6 long 1.21.34
Brian Williams sup 12'6 long 1.22.33
Shane Rathle sup 12'6 long 1.22.56 1st place juniors
Kathy Winkler sup 12'6 long 1.23.32 1st place womens 12'6
Ken Altman sup 14 long 1.25.10 1st place mens masters
Vincent Huang sup 14 long 1.25.47 2nd place mens masters
Dorette Franks sup 12'6 long 1.27.44 2nd place womens 12'6
Leigh Claxton sup 12'6" long 1.28.15 3rd place womens 12'6
Mark Guelfi sup 14 long 1.29.20 3rd place mens masters
Cathy Huang sup 12'6 long 1.30.14
Dougal Gardyne sup 14 long 1.32.06
Hillary Andersen sup 12'6 long 1.33.03
Ryan Hanson Swaner sup 14' long 1.34.38
Lynne Roberts sup 12'6 long 1.39.12
Emily Mathews sup 12'6 long 1.39.36
Charles Schembre sup surf long 1.44.39 1st place mens surf
Jim Robison sup 12'6 long 1.46.10
Jim Slack sup surf long 1.51.47 2nd place mens surf
Bob Findlay sup 14 long 1.56.45
Helen Gallagher sup 12'6 long dnf
Craig Collins sup 12'6 long dnf
Mimi Towle sup 12'6 long dnf
Michael Melville sup 12'6 short 34.47 First 12'6 Men
Steven Pugh sup 12'6 short 36 Second 12'6 Men
Aaron Grimes sup 12'6 short 36.15 3rd Mens 12'6
Ryan Funk sup 12'6 short 37.37 1st place juniors
Randy Nelson sup 14 short 38.48 1st mens 14
Rick Carpenter sup 12'6 short 40.03 1st place mens masters
Phil Snell sup surf short 40.51 1st place mens surf
Janet Whittick sup 14 short 41.48 1st place womens 14
Frank Bartek SUP surf short 42.11 2nd place mens surf
Simon Mathews sup 12'6 short 42.24
Zak Holdsworth sup 12'6 short 44.57
killarney loufek sup 14' short 45.08 1st place womens 14
Riley Reardon sup 14 short 45.08 2nd place womens 14
June Grant sup surf short 45.11 1st womens surf
Kate Carpenter sup 14 short 45.16 1st place womens 14
Arline Thomas sup surf short 49.19 2nd place womens surf
Joseph Bartek sup 12'6 short 51.54
Jen Palabusa sup 12'6 short 52.21
Jessica Garrett Swanson sup surf short 54 3rd place womens surf
Roxanne Gomez sup surf short 54
Maura Prendiville sup surf short 54
Robyn Tomlinson sup surf short 55.25
Miranda Mott sup surf short 59.3
Alex Wilson sup surf short 59.32
Caroline Quill sup surf short 1.06.30 2nd place juniors
Natalie Towle sup surf short 1.06.31 3rd place juniors