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Races 2012 Florida West Coast Championships Gulf of Mexico Clearwater FL USA Sunday March 3rd and 4th (cancelled due to high winds) Chasco Fiesta Kayak Race April (cancelled) Shark Bite Challenge Gulf of Mexico Honeymoon Island Dunedin FL USA Sunday April 15th  (WPA Race) very challenging winds & chop with a trendy shark theme. River City Challenge St Johns River Jacksonville FL USA Sunday May 5th (NEW 1st year) Salt Springs Classic Gulf & Pithlachascotee River New Port Richey FL Saturday  May 12th Watermans Paddle Deerfield Beach June Cotte Man Triathalon August Beyond the Breakers Paddle Challenge October 6th Jacksonville during Florida Surfing Championships (NEW) Epic Kayaks Clinic with 12x Open Ocean World Surfski Champion Oscar Chalupsky October 11th  sponsored by East Coast Outfitters.  cost $100 Alafia Challenge October (cancelled this year) Treasure Island classic 9 miles circling the island or Interocoastal 7 mile course...

There are several types of paddles: 1) Flat recreational (inexpensive recreational paddles) 2) Spooned recreational (touring paddles) 3) Wing paddles (sprinting and racing) I suggest the mid wing paddle as the very best for all types of paddling and increased stability.  It is a must for anyone who paddles a Surfski or K-1.  Below are my reviews of some of the best quality wing paddles: Epic Mid Wing - Made by Epic Kayaks Australia. It's a great all around endurance race paddle. It is approximately $500, carbon fiber blades, carbon fiber shaft, two piece adjustable and very light. I liked this paddle alot. It is a great paddle for long distances. The blades are beautiful showing off the carbon fiber weave and feel very thick and strong. The adjustable shaft will adjust to a consistent angle with clearly marked levels. The oval shaft is distinctly different than the usual rounded one other companies make. Many paddlers prefer it.  This paddle comes with...