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ricki 04-15-2008 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galego (Post 31261)
I've been using a 10' windsurfer with a carbon fiber paddle and strap on my waterproof ipod and cruise around the bay and up into the mangroves. its really relaxing and with the elevated point of view its possible to see all sorts of marine life. the calm water helped me get a feel for my balance and now I'm starting to go out in the gulf looking for some long and low waves. Chesapeake Light Craft has paddleboard and longboard kits that I'm looking into building but i wonder if they not suited for stand up paddling. any ideas?
http://www.clcboats.com/paddleboard.php
http://www.clcboats.com/boats/grains...s.php#waterlog

Glad you're getting out. I don't know this for a fact but suspect the CLC may lack sufficient transverse stability for standup. Why not give the folks a call and see what they say about it?

ricki 04-28-2009 01:09 PM

Another first, at least for Ft. Lauderdale. A rough three mile Standup chase into the Intracoastal Waterway starting and finishing at Coconuts by the Hall Of Fame. Nice turn out and good race. It is a part of the Hobie Standup Paddleboard Series organized by Liquid Surf & Sail, Tiki Beach and an army of volunteers. Lots more images to come but for now here's some ...


http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/Course.sized.jpg
The start, finish off Coconuts and turning point in front of Lauderdale Yacht Club


http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/..._1_s.sized.jpg
Lined up and ready to go!



http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/3_IMG_9858.jpg
Paddling out hard from the start



http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/30_G.jpg
Heading south in front of Bahia Mar, Pier 66 in the distance



http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/38_G.jpg
Being in the lead is no picnic


http://www.fksa.org/albums/album404/44_G.jpg
But it can be scenic


A complete write up with more photos on the event to follow soon!


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