Water Monkey traveled out to Hawaii to compete in the largest and most elite SUP race in the world. Check out the results and video below!
Now I see why it is called the BATTLE OF THE PADDLE! If you are into stand up paddling you have to try to make it to one of these events. The first day was the Elite course race in Waikiki. Over 100 racers battled it out in windy and wavy conditions. The 5 mile course was by far the hardest race I have ever done. The thrill of catching a wave while trying to catch the competitors around you is like nothing else! Riding the wave becomes a chance to breathe a little easier and look around to realize what an amazing event you are participating in. But don't relax because you still have three laps to go! Run, paddle, try to catch a wave, repeat.
After some confusion on the last buoy of the Elite race I dropped from top 10 to 16th but am still waiting to see the final redone results.In the 10 mile downwinder I placed 3rd in the stock class 19-29 age group.The race was a 10 mile downwinder with over 200 competitors traveling around Diamond Head and finishing in Waikiki. It was only my 3rd downwinder but I am hooked! Coming from the flatness of Florida it is a new and challenging way to paddle. Catching a 10 second glide down the face of an open ocean wave is something every paddler should experience. Check out the pictures on the Water Monkey facebook page and at www.WaterMonkeyShop.com! Check out this video from Hawaii!
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