FIRST ANNUAL LAKE HAVASU PADDLE TO THE CHANNEL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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FIRST ANNUAL LAKE HAVASU
PADDLE TO THE CHANNEL
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Come celebrate in the worlds first annual stand up paddleboarding world championship to be held in Lake Havasu. The worlds fastest growing water sport combining surfer's balance skills with canoe paddlers endurance and speed. It should come as no surprise that an SUP event of this magnitude would be held here where all things water sport related are celebrated. This event will be held the week prior to the Jet Ski world finals in the same location.

Come participate and make history at the Paddle to the Channel!

Staged at the Crazy Horse campground (Home of the Jet Ski World Finals). This race site lends itself to the perfect atmosphere to competitors and to spectators alike. Spectators will have the chance to view the race from the grandstands on the beach or from the World Famous London Bridge. Not only will they be able to mingle with the athletes but will also be able to check out the latest in what the SUP world has to offer at the various vendor sites.

DATE:
October 10, 2009
Races start @9:00 am
Awards ceremony immediately following race

VENUE:
Crazy Horse Campgrounds - North Beach Area

CLASSES:
Men's 40 and under 12'6
Men's 40 and over 12'6

Women's 40 and under 12'6
Women's 40 and over 12'6

Open class
juniors

Exhibition Race New Comers, Amateurs Run what you brung. One lap race for prizes and giveaways.

FORMAT:
8 lap circuit race (approx. 1 mile) per lap featuring the world's best Stand-up paddlers. Each circuit lap will include a short beach exchange with the final lap being the paddle to the channel and the finish at the world famous London Bridge.

Juniors (to complete 3 laps of course no beach exchange)

Winner of each category will be crowned the WORLD CHAMPION OF STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING!