Orangebowl Paddleboard Championship in Photos - Part II
Here are some more images from the event.
http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/201_IMG_3189.jpg Packet paddling for Jimmy Lewis and Brandon stroke home from the halfway point up river. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/315_G.jpg Chase paddling for Fanatic rounds the mark and rips down river to the Bay. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/311_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/312_G.jpg Someone stole the halfway mark and so a police boat on assignment to the race filled in. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/Chris.jpg Here comes Chris. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/310_IMG_5300.jpg Kristin Thomas running up river fast to the turning point. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/316_G.jpg Paddling for five miles at speed against current at times has to take a toll but you wouldn't know it looking at these folks. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/318a.jpg Hunter paddling hard up river and his heading into the Service soon after. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/318_G.jpg Chris leads a group to the Bay. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/319_IMG_5349.jpg Mark Athanacio moving out on a NICE looking board. More about the Limited Edition Slice at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=10230 http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/317_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/314_G.jpg Lots of fit people in standup or got that way by doing it. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/199_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/321_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/322_IMG_5372.jpg Chip moves out. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/304_G.jpg Lots of bridges along the way. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/200a.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/323_G.jpg Chase leads one to the Bay. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/202_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/324_G.jpg Turning south to round the island and into the home stretch back to Bayside. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/203_IMG_3213.jpg The river has changed in a hundred years! http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/320_IMG_5377.jpg Chase enters the Bay and looks happy to be there. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/325_G.jpg A line of silhouettes making north at best possible speed. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/326_G.jpg Danny passing a cruise ship docked at Dodge Island. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/220_G.jpg Danny comes in to capture first place. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/221_G.jpg Here comes Packet, looks relaxed. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/222_IMG_3235.jpg Brandon takes third. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/331_IMG_5591.jpg Betsy is pulling real hard for the finish, lots of smaller races comprising the big one. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/333_IMG_5632.jpg Just crossed the finish and looking happy. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/223_IMG_3254.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/224_G.jpg Rory takes it easy after the race. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/225_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/226_IMG_3290.jpg Jim Higgins demos a board. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/227_G.jpg Garry positions the event boat for the next part of the event, Big Bros/Sisters and kids paddle. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/228_IMG_3308.jpg Getting ready to go. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/332_IMG_5612.jpg Racers are still coming in, what a relief to make it in. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/330_IMG_5581.jpg Paula taking a young fellow out for a spin, way to go! http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/334_IMG_5667.jpg Tips before launching, a future Survivor competitor? http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/327_IMG_5555.jpg Chase tries to get the kinks out while touring some kids during the demo. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/328_IMG_5563.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/335_IMG_5665.jpg Have to admire this paddler's, Waterboy Web, concern and dedication. He spent a lot of time with this young fellow, showing him a new experience and a good time. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/229_IMG_3361.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/336_IMG_5687.jpg What a great event and for a good cause. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album583/337_IMG_5699.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/301IMG_3348.jpg Jimmy talks with Helga with Hunter in the background. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/230_IMG_3371.jpg Garry and Alexandra on the phone? http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/231_IMG_5552.jpg Paula lends a hand. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album581/winners.jpg The winners! Great job organizing the first time event! Thanks to Garry, Ken, Jimmy Lewis, the Orangebowl folks and all the other sponsors and participants for creating a fun event. Looking forward to next year already. For the results: Three Mile Race Five Mile Race More info at the event page at: http://www.orangebowlpaddle.com/Orange_Bowl/Home.html Be sure to checkout Part I of the race at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=10308 . |
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