Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish: August 11-12
Thursday 26 July
The Stand Up World Series comes home to Turtle Bay
The Stand Up World Series returns to its HQ at Turtle Bay Resort on the 11th – 12th August for the next stop on the 2012 World Series: the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge, presented by Pacifico and Naish.
As a premier destination for Ocean Sports of all kinds, Turtle Bay opens its doors to international, national and local paddlers alike across the World Series Class 12′6 SUP, 14′ and Open Class, prone paddle and OC1 for a spectacular 2 day race with strong cultural ties.
Check out the trailer: Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish
Long Distance from Hukilau Beach, Laie to Turtle Bay
August 11th will feature the long distance race from Hukilau Beach, Laie to Turtle Bay, an epic but largely undiscovered run linking the north east corner of Oahu with the North Shore, and benefiting from one of the fastest closing stretches of any race as athletes will battle down the home straight to Turtle Bay Resort.
The Long Distance run will feature the Stand Up World Series 12′6 class (as a part of the World Series points system, but also fighting for the $5,000 prize-purse), a 14′ and Open SUP class (fighting for some prize-money and awards), a prone paddle class (prize-money and awards) as well as an OC1 class (prize-money and awards). All divisions are open to both women and men, with special awards for the top finishing Keikis.
Leaving from Hukilau Beach, all prone and SUP competitors will head for the Resort and pull into the East side, for a beach front finish in front of Ola’s Restaurant. For OC 1 Paddlers, their finish will be marked by the turn buoys outside the keyhole, from where they can head into the Stables area to exit the water.
All athletes should be checked in before 12.30pm, with an athlete briefing and Pule at 1pm and a beach start shortly thereafter.
All entries should please go to http://register.standupworldseries.com
Hukilau cultural event in assoc. with the Laie Community
Beyond the excitement of the race itself, there will be a cultural event taking place on the morning of August 11th at Hukilau Beach to celebrate history and reenact what gave the beach its name and a significant tradition in the Laie Community passed on from generation to generation.
Supported by Hukilau Cafe, the event will take a trip down memory lane with the generations of families in Laie that have built their community surrounding this maginificent beach, as the traditional Hukilau is re-enacted and brought to life by this event taking place on its shores.
The Hukilau Cafe will also provide breakfast to all competitors and welcome the paddle community to its special piece of paradise. Breakfast and festivities will kick off around 10am, following a beach clean up initiative that will start at 8am at Hukilau Beach itself. More information to follow at www.standupworldseries.com
World Series Sprint course to take place at Turtle Bay
Following its successful introduction back in October of 2011, Naish will present the World Series sprint course featuring a heat elimination format will take place in front of the Hang Ten Pool Bar on Sunday August 12th, featuring the World Series 12′6 board class and prone paddlers (both women and men).
This dynamic race format will provide a spectacle for the audience, but also an exciting and extremely competitive racing platform for the athletes.
All entrants should go to http://register.standupworldseries.com.
Surfer the Bar and Pacifico to host live music and more
From welcome drinks on Friday 10th August, to a premium concert on Saturday 11th featuring Men in Grey Suits at 7pm and renowned Stand Up Paddler and musician Ekolu Kalama at 9pm, Surfer the Bar will be the place to be for competitors and general public alike. So come join us at North Shore’s premier destination for a weekend of fun for all the family.
In addition to the entertainment, there will be a raffle featuring premium prizes from our sponsors to raise money for the North Shore Lifeguard Association. So don’t miss out as every ticket counts for your prize on August 11th at Surfer the Bar, Turtle Bay.
Turtle Bay is the Official Home of the Waterman League
The Waterman League is proud to call Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu, ‘home’. With event and media operations in 12 countries worldwide and growing, the Waterman League is a truly global organization. From its Stand Up World Tour and World Series, to its other Ocean Sports properties and ties to the complete spectrum of Ocean Sports and all aspects of the culture, the Waterman League is well and truly embedded into this unique lifestyle on a global scale.
However, its home base and HQ is right here at Turtle Bay in Hawaii, with its global operations and production office managed out of the Resort itself. Surrounded by some of the most inspiring coastline in the world and at the heart of the Ocean Sports Culture, Turtle Bay is the ideal home base for the Waterman League and we feel honored to be here.
Check out this trailer taking a closer look at Waterman League events and history at Turtle Bay: Turtle Bay, Home of the Waterman League
A big Mahalo to all supporters of this Paddle Challenge
Pacifico once again brings us this epic event as the next stop on its US stops on the Stand Up World Series, while Naish continues its presence and history here at Turtle Bay to present this historic event. Also supporting us are: Hans Hedemann Surf Adventures, surf school operator up at Turtle Bay, Hukilau Cafe, Da Hui, Surfer the Bar and Ola’s Restaurant. Last but not least, of course a big Mahalo to our gracious hosts, Turtle Bay Resort and the community of Laie.
A big Mahalo also to our Stand Up World Series Patrons
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