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Paddlers from all over the state of Florida are coming to paddle in the River Lights Boat Parade December 7th 2013 at 630 pm on the Cotee River, New Port Richey FL.  Prizes for 1st thru 3rd place for best lighting and theme.  We are anticipating 50-70 paddlers of all kinds:  Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, OC-1, Surfski, Paddle boats, etc.  Clubs from as far away as Ft Myers have already confirmed they will be attending. For information & registration, go to: www.riverlightsboatparade.com Come see the Epic powered Santa Sub this year! no...that's not it pictured above... That was last year's Epic Reindeer. There has never been a kayak submarine like this one. ummm...likely never been a kayak submarine before. Come see for yourself a fully lighted Christmas paddle parade!

Early posting of paddling events for Surfski, OC-1, Stand-Up Paddleboard for Florida 2014: Also soon to be announced event dates: Salt Springs Classic April date TBA Durney Key Challenge April date TBA Event Date Location Event Coordinator Crafts Type of Event Contact Information Notes West Coast Champs 03/01 to 03/02 Clearwater, FL Jean Raas OC-6, OC-1, SUP, Surfski, Kayak Sprints and Med Distance, Clinic jraas18@gmail.com Confirmed Date Tarpon Relay 3/22/13 Tarpon Springs, FL Karl Vogel OC-6 Relay - Distance riverracers@hotmail.com Date TBD Shark Bite 4/5/13 to 4/6/13 Honeymoon Island, FL Karen M. OC-6, OC-1, SUP, Surfski, Kayak Distance Iron www.sharkbitechallenge.com OC-6 on 4/6 Florida Cup 05/17 to 05/18 St Petersburg Rob M OC-6 and OC-1 rob.mirlenbrink@yahoo.com OC-6 on 5/18 Florida Hoe Distance 6/7/13 Miami, FL Tim/Jaro OC-6 Distance - Relay jarovolny@yahoo.com Confirmed Date Liberty Challenge 6/21/14 Ne...

Caribbean surfski paddling events coming up for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 24 November 2013 - Gwada Cup #1 (Guadeloupe) - 7km - Petit Bourg 15 December 2013 - Gwada Cup #2 (Guadeloupe) - ??km - St Francois 22 December 2013 - Anguilla Channel Run (St Maarten) - 18.25km - Cul-de-Sac to Plum Bay 12 January 2014 - Gwada Cup #3 (Guadeloupe) - ??km - Basse Terre 19 January 2014 - Border to Border - (St Maarten) - 19km - Oyster Pond to Cupecoy 1 March 2014 - Ze Race (Guadeloupe) - 55km - Marie-Galante to Basse Terre 16 March 2014 - Surf Classic - (St Maarten) - 1 hour - Le Galion 21 April 2014 - Crocodile Rock Race - (St Maarten) - 12.75km - Guana Bay to Kim Sha 27 April 2014 - Defis Kayak (Guadeloupe) - 30km - La Desirade to St Francois 11 May 2014 - Oyster Pond Channel Race - (St Maarten) - 1.5 hour 22 May 2014 - Raid Romain (Martinique) - ??km 22 June 2014 - Guadeloupe Championships (Guadeloupe) - ??km 4 August 2014 - South of the Island - (St Maarten) - 17.5km - Philipsburg to Plum Bay 1...

Double Dawg Dare (1st Annual) 2013 Biathlon 5K run followed by 3K paddle.  Excellent event for runners & kayakers For info go to  http://www.dawgdare.com/ Awards post race party with food, beer and fun. New Port Richey FL To register for the race, go to www.active.com Do the entire course yourself, the Double Dawg Dare  ...or split it up with a friend.  You run & friend kayaks. ...or just do the run or just do the kayak race.  Prizes in every division, every age group. Satellite map of Double Dawg Dare race course  http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/W4HMlqEze1 See you there...yes, I'm definitely doing the Double Dare!!! ---------------------- ...ok endurance athletes I'm back from the race and really pumped up about next year's race.  This race became a sprint to the finish battle as I suspected.  Very fast paced and extremely challenging.  All experience level competitors came out for this great event....

The Quick Silver Watermans Deerfield Beach is one of the more competitive races in Florida. See link below for more information: https://www.islandwatersports.com/blogs/quiksilver-waterman-southeastern-series/

This is a great article that can help many of us avoid this issue to start with.  I felt this was definitely worth reposting.  After posting this to facebook, I spoke with paddlers who experienced hip stenosis and other ailments that were most likely directly linked to how they were paddling.  We know that improper hold of the paddle can cause carpel tunnel syndrome as many other activities can as well.  Other parts of the body can be affected by improper technique, posture, etc.  See this interesting article on numbness or pain in the legs from paddling: http://www.ebtc.ie/painful-numb-legs-when-kayaking/

Two exciting events quite different from one another will be held on September 28th in Florida: Race around Palm Island Intercoastal and gulf race with $3000 in prize money for SUP, OC-1, Kayak and Surfski racers.  Races 13 mile, 3 mile and 1.5 mile.  Award party and BBQ afterwards at Palm Island Resort. http://racearoundpalmisland.com/ Double Dawg Dare Biathlon 5K run followed by 3K paddle.  For info go to  http://www.dawgdare.com/ Awards post race party with food, beer and fun. New Port Richey FL To register for the race, go to www.active.com Satellite map of Double Dawg Dare race course  http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/W4HMlqEze1