This is a 12.5-mile flat and ocean race, started on the ocean side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, out through the surf, downwind to the inlet, into the inland waterways and ICWW around Wrightsville Beach. There are two inlets, one of which will require racers to surf waves in through the inlet. There will be some boat traffic, and ocean swells. The ocean section of the race will be the downwind section, if the weather cooperates. We will change the direction of the race to optimize the conditions for a fast, fun, challenging race.
This Carolina Cup paddle race is for elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 2 and 3.5 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to push your limits and measure yourself against some of the best paddlers in the world.
Specs:
Distance: 12.5 miles Age: 16 and over Date: Saturday, April 28 Time: 10:00 am Location: Blockade Runner Beach Resort Cost: $100 Divisions: Juniors (under 16), Mens and Womens, Over 50 Mens and Womens BOARD SIZES: Stock (12’6” and under), 14’ and Unlimited SUP, trditional paddlebaord, OC-1, surfski MONEY DIVISION/CASH PRIZES: Womens Elite Stock (12’6” and under), and Mens Elite 14’
We will be following WPA Rules, including:
YOU NEED TO WEAR A PFD or HAVE A PFD ON YOUR BOARD to race.
Drafting is allowed, but you can only draft the same sex and same board size. You can not draft Candice if you are a guy, it’s not fair. She’s faster. And you can’t draft an 18 if you’re on a 12’6″ or an OC if you are on a 14, etc.
The Graveyard Course—Elite
Description:
This is a beach start and finish.
This is a 12.5-mile flat and ocean race, started on the ocean side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, out through the surf, downwind to the inlet, into the inland waterways and ICWW around Wrightsville Beach. There are two inlets, one of which will require racers to surf waves in through the inlet. There will be some boat traffic, and ocean swells. The ocean section of the race will be the downwind section, if the weather cooperates. We will change the direction of the race to optimize the conditions for a fast, fun, challenging race.
This Carolina Cup paddle race is for elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 2 and 3.5 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to push your limits and measure yourself against some of the best paddlers in the world.
Specs:
Distance: 12.5 miles
Age: 16 and over
Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Cost: $100
Divisions: Juniors (under 16), Mens and Womens, Over 50 Mens and Womens
BOARD SIZES: Stock (12’6” and under), 14’ and Unlimited SUP, trditional paddlebaord, OC-1, surfski
MONEY DIVISION/CASH PRIZES: Womens Elite Stock (12’6” and under), and Mens Elite 14’
We will be following WPA Rules, including: