If you missed out this year plan a date for next year. This would have been one of the most exciting races we have had in Australia with TOP SUP Mens & Ladies taking part in the
Laguna Bay SUP Race - as part of the
Noosa Festival of Surfing 2011.
With the NFOS in its 20th year what better way to mark our SUP dominance on the long run Long board evert.
Below are a couple of shots from the days event. A big Thanks for Moy from
Frangipani Dreams for setting up a drink station with her Frangipani Dream girls. A much needed station at the start of the run leg.
Fangipani Dreams Giving Hope Incorporated delivers Christmas hampers in an expression of unconditional love to the families in the Sunshine Coast community, Blessing people from all walks of life. The elderly, the lonely, people with terminal illnesses, or those experiencing financial and personal hardships. The purpose of this generosity is also to remind us as humans that life isn't just about us. The association has recently expanded it's service to the community by assisting with the fulfillment of a life-long dream or wish for terminally-ill and disadvantaged patients, irrespective of their age.
If you are down on the beach over the week donate to this great cause!
Frangipani Dream Drink Station
Moy and her Frangipani Dreams Girls
Steve after grabbing a drink from the Frangipani Dreams Stations
Healing water to make the pain go away.
Paul after the Race placing 3rd Open Mens
Open Ladies Winner Kirsty Holmes
First Run Leg - Andy, Kelly & Jacko
Travis on this first transition
Setting the Buoys for the course. The Laguna Bay SUP Race was set up by Tully St John, Woogie Marsh and Paul Jones. After a few trial runs the course was set to a basic M shape course. Bring the Paddlers close to shore on there 2nd turn. Making for Great viewing and very exciting racing.
Heading into the first turn
Water Patrol Captain Billy Moore talking with Ladies Winner Kirsty Holmes and Over 45 Mens Winner Danny Sheard.
I would say after a great turn out and great race we will see more of these kinds of races in Australia.
There is already plans in place for a Triple Crown Short Course SUP Race run by some of the major Brands in Australia.
Say turned for more info.