CHESAPEAKE STAND UP CHALLENGE

East of Maui/Eastport YC

Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge

Annapolis,Md

Saturday, July, 13, 2013 

Pre-Registration $40 

 Online registration  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6792377183

Same Day Registration $50 

 

 This an open water race set in Annapolis Harbor and the mouth of the Severn River. There will be two course options: The 6.5 mile Challenge for more experienced paddlers and a 3-3.5 mile Challenge suitable for more novice paddlers. Both courses can be subject to wind, chop, and boat traffic.

This is a MASRA (Mid-Atlantic SUP Racing Association) Points Event

 
Registration Pick-Up and Same Day Registration 7:30-8:45

8:45 Pre-Race Meeting

9:30 Long course Start. 9:35 Short course Start

 Food, drinks, awards, and live music following the race.

SUP mini-lessons and board demos 12:30-3

Definition of Participant skill level by Race

a) Short Course: (3.5miles) Participant: A person that does not race on a regular basis or is just beginning to race in the sport and is also not interested in competing at a high level of competition.

b) Long Course (6+/- miles) Participant: A person that paddles or races frequently and is interested in competing at a higher level with better paddlers. This person can also manage and adapt to various water conditions like waves, current and more difficult conditions on the open bay.

The race director has the right to change or amend the course, (and even cancel the event) the day of the race given the weather and conditions. 

PRIZES will be awarded in the following classes for  for both courses.  

SUP 14 Ft CLASS: Men's Only

Length - 14’ ft maximum

Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

Board Design - No minimum dimensions.

 SUP 12’6” CLASS:Men and Women

Length - 12’6” ft maximum

Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

Board Design - No minimum dimensions.

 SUP Surfboard CLASS:Men and Women

Length - 12’2” ft maximum

Board Weight - No Weight Restriction.

Board Design – Board must be a surfboard style in shape with the minimum dimensions,

Nose 17” wide(12” back from nose), 14” tail (12” up from the tail)

                                                                                                                                    

Competitor Rules and Safety : 

PFD’S are Mandatory.   Leashes are not required, but strongly recommended.

The safety of all participants and competitions is the number one priority of the race director. Participants shall attend all competitor meetings and race postings to keep themselves informed with the typical conditions for the race and also the day of conditions to be expected . 

a) A competitor must be standing while paddling once a race has started until crossing over the finish line. A competitor is allowed to sit, lay or kneel to rest without making forward progress. If a competitor takes more than five strokes while sitting, laying or kneeling once a race has started the competitor may be disqualified (DNF). The exception with this would be for safety reasons where a competitor needs to avoid or may be put into a potentially dangerous situation that would put them or others at risk of injury and or property damage .

PARKING:  There will be a drop off at Eastport YC, and parking will be available along the neighborhood  side streets. Give yourself plenty of time to unload, park your vehicle, and check in/ register! 

 Eastport YC is located at 317 First St  Annapolis, MD 21403.