Sup Racing for the Recreational Athlete
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SUP Racing for the Recreational Athlete
National Paddlesports Conference
2013Bend, Oregon
National Paddlesports Conference
2013Bend, Oregon
Presenter: Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D.
Agenda1. Ocean Athletes2. Types of race events
and courses3. Race categories4. Gear5. Pre-race preparation
and Race logistics6. Race strategy7. Training and fitness
Let me tell you a story…
Ocean Athletes
The ocean athlete is by comparison (to an Olympian athlete) undisciplined and instinctual yet no less physically or mentally tough or capable than an
Olympian. –Steve West
Recreational Athletes
Anyone who is persistent in overcoming physical and emotional boundaries to achieve a new level of
fitness can become an athlete, regardless of current ability. - Eric Fleck
Race Video
Race Types
• Out & Back• Triangle• Surf Slalom• Downwind• One Design (Bic)• Sprint• One Design
Race Types
• Out & Back- Generally an Out & Back course will be set up to head either into the wind or downwind and then back in the opposite direction.
Race Types
Triangle- Generally a Triangle course will be set up to have upwind, side or off the wind and downwind conditions in the shape of a triangle. A Triangle course can be set up as multiple loops depending on the length of race and the race venue.
Race Types – Surf Slalom
A Surf Slalom is a race course that would be set up to go through the breaking waves or a surf zone of a particular area with buoys placed outside of the surf area and inside the surf area.
Race Types-Downwind
A downwind course is set up to run from point A to point B and to have participants race with the wind at their backs.
Race Types-Sprint
The Boston Tea Paddle SUP Sprint Races are on a four lane 100 meter sprint course. Sprint to a buoy, turn and come back.
Race Types-One DesignBic SUP One Design ChallengeCompetitors use the same Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) in a variety of race situations, with simple race rules and one essential principle : Fun, Friendly. Competition without the equipment arms race.
Race categoriesa) SUP UNLIMITED CLASS: Length - No Length Restriction. Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
b) SUP 14 Ft CLASS: Length - 14’ ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
c) SUP 12’6” CLASS: Length - 12’6” ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
d) SUP Surfboard CLASS: Length - 12’2” ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design – Board must be a surfboard style in shape with the minimum dimensions,
Gear- Board
Why does everyone want to paddle a Joe Bark board?
Gear-Fin• Let’s play a game!
Gear-Fin
Gear - Paddle
Jim Terrell from Quickblade suggests:• Consider:– How big you are.– How strong you are.– Personal preference
• Blade size– Analogy with a bicycle: “The bigger the blade the
heavier the gear on a bike”
Pre-race preparation and Race logistics
• Before the race– Register for the race– Learn about the course and the weather patterns– Get your equipment ready– Train for the race
Pre-race preparation and Race logistics
• Race day– Get your registration
package including shirts, bib number, etc.
– Eat and drink– Stretch and do a warm up– Visualize where you want
to be in the starting line.
Race strategy
– Launching and landing in the surf– Pace– Starting line– Rounding buoys– Drafting and board position
Training and fitness
• Create a training plan– Include interval training
in your plan– Include cross training in
your plan– Keep a training log
(phone apps are great)– Include nutrition in your
plan
Training and fitness
Training and fitness
• Video of Kalama
3 basics strategies
1. Lead and Pace2. Even pace3. Negative split
Racing etiquette
• Drafting• Collision/T-bones• Rounding the
markershttp://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Battle-of-the-Paddle-race-2304462.php
Where to look for a race calendar?
1. Eatonsurf.com/Events2. Supracer.com/calendar3. Standandpaddle.com/
sup-events-and-races-map.html
4. Distressedmullet.com/calendar
TipsFrom Baxter, Ching, Grant and Mitchell
1. You need to be in great shape2. Equipment matters3. Know the water4. Make adjustments5. Fuel and refuel
Final tipsCreed SUP Blog: Stand Up Paddle Racing: Your First Race, Tips Part II
• Get there early• Go to the pre-race meeting and LISTEN to the
race director's instructions• Get to the start line early• Paddle your race• Do not underestimate your competition• Have fun!
Molokai 2 Oahu Race
Questions and Transfer Exercise
http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/WIjDFDiiO8TbLzM