Board the Fjord SUP Race in Deep Cove
Deep Cove Kayak presents the first annual Board the Fjord SUP race, coming Sunday September 18th, 2011 to Deep Cove in North Vancouver.
Should be a great time, check the details here:
Date: Sunday September 18th, 2011
Races: Competitive Course: Approx 13.5km. Categories: Mens and Womens: 12’6, 14′ and Unlimited Class
Recreational Course: Approx: 6.5km – Categories: Mens and Womens: 12’6″ and <12′ Surfboard Class
Kids Race: <1km (TBA)
4 Person Coed Sprint Relay – Surfboard Class only (boards will be provided)
Cost: $35 for all races if you register before September 7th (BBQ and Relay included)
$45.00 if you register after September 7th (BBQ and Relay Included)
Kids Race is Free!
Board Rentals: $30 to rent a board for the race. Relay Race boards will be provided
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre and Starboard will be providing board rentals, for a full list of available boards please call 604-929-2268
Registration: Visit http://www.deepcovekayak.com/boardthefjord to download the registration form.
Board Sales: Race Board and Cruiser Board discounts for Board the Fjord participants. Call Deep Cove Outdoors for more information. 604-987-8028
Tentative Schedule:
8:30am: Check-in Starts
9:30am: Pre-race meeting
10:00am: Competetive and Recreational Races Start
12:00pm: BBQ Lunch
1:00pm: Kids Race
2:00pm: 4 Person Coed Sprint Relay
3:00pm: Awards
Race Map

Long Course: Approx 13.5km | Short Course: Approx 6.5km
race shirt?
I think it will be an awesome course. It will highlight the beauty of Indian Arm and will have a variety of conditions depending on where you are on the course. Competitors will have to be paddling “heads up” to navigate the many turns. I would recommend people pre-paddle the course or memorize