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Here are some more images from the event.
![]() Packet paddling for Jimmy Lewis and Brandon stroke home from the halfway point up river. ![]() Chase paddling for Fanatic rounds the mark and rips down river to the Bay. ![]() ![]() Someone stole the halfway mark and so a police boat on assignment to the race filled in. ![]() Here comes Chris. ![]() Kristin Thomas running up river fast to the turning point. ![]() 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. ![]() Hunter paddling hard up river and his heading into the Service soon after. ![]() Chris leads a group to the Bay. ![]() Mark Athanacio moving out on a NICE looking board. More about the Limited Edition Slice at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=10230 ![]() ![]() Lots of fit people in standup or got that way by doing it. ![]() ![]() ![]() Chip moves out. ![]() Lots of bridges along the way. ![]() ![]() Chase leads one to the Bay. ![]() ![]() Turning south to round the island and into the home stretch back to Bayside. ![]() The river has changed in a hundred years! ![]() Chase enters the Bay and looks happy to be there. ![]() A line of silhouettes making north at best possible speed. ![]() Danny passing a cruise ship docked at Dodge Island. ![]() Danny comes in to capture first place. ![]() Here comes Packet, looks relaxed. ![]() Brandon takes third. ![]() Betsy is pulling real hard for the finish, lots of smaller races comprising the big one. ![]() Just crossed the finish and looking happy. ![]() ![]() Rory takes it easy after the race. ![]() ![]() Jim Higgins demos a board. ![]() Garry positions the event boat for the next part of the event, Big Bros/Sisters and kids paddle. ![]() Getting ready to go. ![]() Racers are still coming in, what a relief to make it in. ![]() Paula taking a young fellow out for a spin, way to go! ![]() Tips before launching, a future Survivor competitor? ![]() Chase tries to get the kinks out while touring some kids during the demo. ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() ![]() What a great event and for a good cause. ![]() ![]() Jimmy talks with Helga with Hunter in the background. ![]() Garry and Alexandra on the phone? ![]() Paula lends a hand. ![]() 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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FKA, Inc. transcribed by: Rick Iossi Last edited by ricki; 02-11-2011 at 09:19 AM. |
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