2016 Paddle Race Season Kicks Off On San Francisco Bay
The 2016 Paddle Racing Scene is simply on fire on San Francisco Bay. With a calendar this full it’s a good idea to look at all the action and plan your paddle race season up front. Here’s a bit of help doing just that.
It all kicks off with the biggest race of all, the 2016 Battle of the Bay. The Battle of the Bay (BoB) this year however is no ordinary paddle race. With day 1 featuring the area’s toughest race course and a day 2 buoy turning course this is one of the best events of the year. The team at Bluerush Boardsports has upped the ante big time. The 2016 BoB including windsurfing and kiteboard racing right alongside the paddling. So mark down September 17-18 and we will see on the San Francisco Waterfront. If you have the game than register pro for a shot at some of the $16k in prize money that is up for grabs. More Information
Next up we kick off the 5th season of racing here at 101 Surf Sports San Rafael. We are stoked to welcome back our incredible team of sponsors including Kind Bar, Hint Water, O’Neill, Mamie’s Pies, and the Fruitguys. We are also happy to welcome to the team the 101 North Brewing Company. Pies and Beer? Yes that’s racing at 101 Surf Sports. As usual we will feature a 2 mile short course that is perfect for first time racers right alongside our 6 mile round the islands course. December will feature the 13 mile Long Strange trip that sends paddlers from the Golden Gate Bridge to the San Rafael Shop. Our November and February races will see 100% of the proceeds donated to charity as usual and we thank you ahead of time for your support.
Raceboard Rentals are available at all 101 Surf Sports Races for only $30. Please sign up online and reserve your board at the same time.
In the interest of safety we need to limit the number of entrants to the 101 Surf Sports Paddle race series. With only 101 spots open it’s imperative you sign up early or risk not being able to race. Last year every race sold out so you have been warned. Once again we invite Surfski, Prone, Outrigger Canoe, Kayak, and Stand Up Paddleboard classes. The dates for the 2016 season are
October 15th - San Rafael Race 1 Oktoberfest Theme
October 29th - SUP Run Championships McNears Beach
November 12th - San Rafael Race 2 Charity
December 17th - 13 Mile Long Strange Trip Race 3
January 14th Race - San Rafael Race #4
February 11th - San Rafael Race 5 Charity
March 11th- St Patricks Day Theme Race 6
SUP Run Championships - what’s that? Glad you asked. We are rolling out a new race this year that has a whole new format. A dualathlon of running and paddling. The course will feature about 4 miles of paddle racing with an immediate transition to 4 miles of running. The winner is determined by the first to finish and we’ll have Men’s and Women’s and Open and Masters (56+). Join us for a pre-party Friday October 28th at 101 Surf Sports and then for race day at McNears beach on October 29th Try something new! More Information
One more October race to put on your book is the Corinthian Yacht Club Race on Sunday October 16th. This just may be the most beautiful race course in the bay. The race is hosted in one of the most spectacular Yacht Clubs in the world and this is one that is simply a don’t miss opportunity. Check out the specatuclar clubhouse perched right on San Francisco Bay. Race then enjoy a burger and a beer on the club's decks with sweeping bay views. We will see you there. More Information Here
Thanks again to all the sponsors. Please support the businesses that support our sport and we’ll see you on the race course.
