Buckroe Beach Race

Just receive the following information regarding a stand up paddle race this Saturday 5/15/2010:

MAPA will be hosting the annual Buckroe Beach OC-1/2 & Surfski Race on May
15th at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, VA. Race start is scheduled for 9:30 AM.
If the wind cooperates we will once again make Buckroe a downwind run so be
prepared to shuffle some cars. We run all divisions in one race. Race fee is
$10.

We will have a SUP race in conjunction with the canoe race for folks that
like to standup. The SUP race will be run on a shortened course.

Directions to Buckroe:

Take exit 268 off of Interstate 64 to Mallory St. Take a left onto Mallory
St. at the stop light at the end of the exit ramp. Drive approximately 3
miles on Mallory St. to the intersection of Mallory St and Point Comfort
Ave. Take a right on Point Comfort Ave and drive to the parking lot at the
beach.

There is no pre-registration but it would be helpful if folks sent me an
email if they plan to race. Message from Feda frosso@cox.net

Bill and Anne Gasset paddled this race last year and had this to say:

The course is beautiful and very safe. You parallel the beach all the way up to the finish.

Check out the Map My Ride link below. You can change the map to show the terrain and zoom in/out for a better idea of what the course looks like.

Bring proper safety equipment (PFD, whistle and your phone in a WP bag), check the weather, dress for success and plan on having fun.

This is an easy button smash for getting in shape.

Please look over the info and give either me or Freda Rosso a shout if you are planning to paddle.(Bill's email - bgassett@londonbridgetrading.com Freda is listed above)

Quick reminder from Bill:

Steel Pier Classic anyone?

Rick Romano is pumping up what looks to be a really cool event and you can use this race to gauge your readiness.

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