Krisztina Zur takes 1st place on her Comet

The 2011 Battle of The Bay went off in spectacular fashion this past Saturday October 29th with 158 paddlers taking to the water to do Battle for the inaugural Battle of the Bay Title. Under the blessing of a gorgeous Indian summer weather pattern that bestowed brilliant blue skies and a balmy 75 degree air temp the race organizers pulled together what is easily one of the most successful major SUP races ever held in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite the presence of world class paddlers like Chuck Patterson and Dan Gavere it was Wild who simply dominated. Paddling his 12ft 6 Hobie Wild (pictured below right with Chuck Patterson at his right side) quickly distanced himself from the pack and seemed to be growing his lead with every stroke. If Wild was impressive Krisztina Zur was amazing. At times early in the race it looked like Zur had an honest shot at the podium ....in the men's division! With a stacked field that included Jenny Kalmbach, Morgan Hoestry, Gillian Gibree, and Karen Wrenn Zur left little to doubt as she navigated the technical course with power and strength that saw her taking the women's division win and the 8th overall placing.

Way to go Krisztina!!!

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Krisztina Zur 9^th place finish in the Women Elite Final out of 29 racers – CA

Spencer York 2^nd in 14’ age/class, 10 mile Distance, 24^th place overall out of 224 - CA

Cory Fults 1^st place to finish overall and age/class 12’6” stock in the Open race, 12^th overall Open race out of 333 racers – CA

Riley Ritchie 1^st to finish age/class, 13^th overall Open race out of 333 racers - CA

Betsy Risner 1^st place age/class, 3^rd overall women 12’6” stock Open race - UT

Mark Athanacio 3^rd place finish age/class 12’6” stock open race-FL

Amanda Wilson made the Elite women’s Final, and was the only east coast girl in the final – FL

Team Relay Race 16th Place out of 33 race teams