Oktoberfest Paddle Race Action Kicks Off The 2015-16 Paddle Race Series

It was under near ideal conditions that the fourth year of the 101 Surf Sports Paddle Race Series kicked off. Blue Skies and windless 80 degree air made for awesome Oktoberfest action. (all photos courtesy Ron Steinau)

With the rising popularity of Stand Up Paddleboard Racing on San Francisco Bay the 101 Surf Sports team has instituted a strict 101 Paddler limit. That means it is very important to register ahead of time or you risk not being able to race. Showing up on race day is a bad idea and likely to end in disappointment. While we’d be stoked to get ever one racing our canal racing area is just not suited to larger crowds. Out November 14^th Race is purely a charitable affair with all the proceeds on the day going to help find a cure for Lymphoma. If you plan on racing please wear lime green apparel to show your support or the fight against blood cancers. Click here to register for that November 14th paddle race.

Back to the action on the day;  as the sun rose it shone on a fantastic spread of delicious healthy fruit that was delivered right to our doorstep. The good news is you too can have this at your home courtesy the Fruit Guys. Lunch was again served up by the team at Whole Foods Market. With an Oktoberfest theme it was hot dogs galore and sumptuous sides to make for one nice buffet lunch. Hydration was provided by Hint Water. No sugar and all the flavor. Thanks Hint Water. Oktoberfest = Beer and we had some of the best courtesy our local brewer extraordinaire Marin Brewing Company. With Mamie’s Pies serving up desert it was one well fed race crowd. O’Neill Wetsuits kicked in with a bottomless run of prizes on the rack. More from O’Neill in future races count on it.  Remember to support the businesses that support our sport!

Race of the day honors were bestowed upon Sasquatch. Racing here at 101 Surf Sports is all about fun. Nothing says fun like a Yeti paddling down the canal. Special thanks to everyone who donned their Lederhosen – Schonen Dank!  A special sorry to Kaia Fernandez for missing his first place finish in the OC1 class at the ceremony. Nice work Kaia!

Thanks again to all the volunteers who helped on the day. Extra special thanks has to go to Ron Steinau for all the work behind the Camera. Thank You Ron!

PHOTO GALLERY COURTESY RON STEINAU

COMPLETE RESULTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST. 

Complete Results (Time Off Sets 14' SUP 2 min, 12'6 SUP 4 min, Short course 6 min)