This past Saturday, standup paddleboarders from as far North as Virginia Beach and as far South as Charleston, SC came together at REAL Watersports to participate in the second race of REAL’s Fall SUP Race Series. The race took place in the Pamlico Sound with the option of a short course and a long course. The short course was a 3.5 mile downwinder that started at the Salvo Day Use recreation area and finished at the REAL Flagship Store in the Village of Waves. The long course required racers, after completing the short course, to then turn upwind and circle Slick Island. Fifteen paddlers competed in the event.
REAL employee Patrick Kasic won the Men’s Short Course in 33:58.
REAL employee Eric "Numbers" Nelson won the Men’s Long Course in 54:01.
Naish Team Kiteboarder, Gretta Kruesi, won the Women’s Short Course in 38:46.
REAL will be hosting one more SUP race this Fall. The next race will be on Saturday, November 28th.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE and there is no cost to register. Whether you're a seasoned distance paddler or a beginner, we encourage you to come out and join the fun!
Standup paddle boarding is quickly becoming the fastest growing water sport in Cape Hatteras. It is now quite common to see two or three standup paddleboarders mixed in with the surfers at any local surf break. Additionally, on a light wind day, you now see as many SUPs as kayaks in the Pamlico Sound. What's the reason for this growth? Standup paddling is an extraordinary, full body workout. It's also great for your balance. For men, women and children of all ages, standup allows easy access to the miles and miles of flat, waist deep water that the Pamlico Sound has to offer. Likewise, many kiteboarders seeking "no wind" activities are being drawn to the sport. Whether it be in the flat water or the surf zone, the balance, endurance and paddle skills required to master the sport keep people coming back for more.
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