Big Blow No Problem For Hearty Paddle Racers

With Blustery winds buffeting the bay we had to make some changes. Sometimes change is for the better. Better for the spectators that is with our updated course sending the paddlers past our spectators three times on their way around our inside course option. (Pictured Short Course Outrigger Canoes, Surfski's, Prones getting off the starting line)

One of the things that makes the San Rafael Canal so special is that you can make it work in almost any conditions. Even though winds were blowing 40+ mph hour across the Bay we still got over 50 racers around 2-mile and 6-mile courses with smiles on their faces. The winds however did make for an extra dose of challenge particularly the last leg to the finish line that saw paddlers heading straight into the oncoming force of a strong winter northerly.(Pictured below Barry Wicks powers the new Infinity 14' Blackfish on the second leg)

We once again pay homage to the businesses that support us. With Holiday Party season just around the corner we hope all our crew will be brining Mamie’s Pies and Three Twins Ice Cream in volume to both home .  Thanks as well to the generous ongoing support of Hint Water and Kind Bars who have been there since the start. Thanks to the San Rafael Police department as well for keeping our waters safe.

Paddle of the day went once again to a youngster with Dylan Anacleto-Black (pictured above) getting the honor. Dylan paced Carter Johnson nearly the entire course finishing second overall despite being in the U18 division.(Pictured below Ryder Dalton finishing strong in second place juniors)

Thanks again to everyone who paddled in these challenging conditions. You earned an extra slice of pie at the holiday table. Thanks as well to all the volunteers who helped but a special nod to Thalia whose help on the lunch prep was like having a pro restaurant crew on our team.With Blustery winds buffeting the bay we had to make some changes. Sometimes change is for the better. Better for the spectators that is with our updated course sending the paddlers past our spectators three times on their way around our inside course option.(pictured below first place SUP Juniors Alex Alvarez)

One of the things that makes the San Rafael Canal so special is that you can make it work in almost any conditions. Even though winds were blowing 40+ mph hour across the Bay we still got over 50 racers around 2-mile and 6-mile courses with smiles on their faces. The winds however did make for an extra dose of challenge particularly the last leg to the finish line that saw paddlers heading straight into the oncoming force of a strong winter northerly.

We once again pay homage to the businesses that support us. With Holiday Party season just around the corner we hope all our crew will be brining Mamie’s Pies and Three Twins Ice Cream in volume.  Thanks as well to the generous ongoing support of Hint Water and Kind Bars who have been there since the start. Thanks to the San Rafael Police department as well for keeping our waters safe. (pictured below Hirome Bell celebrates!)

Thanks again to everyone who paddled in these challenging conditions. You earned an extra slice of pie at the holiday table. Thanks as well to all the volunteers who helped but a special nod to Thalia whose help on the lunch prep was like having a pro restaurant crew on our team. 

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