South Lake Tahoe's Race the Lake of the Sky Attracts Top Stand Up Paddle Boarders

Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 10:11pm
Event Date: 
June 28, 2014 (All day)

The 3rd Annual Race the Lake of the Sky hits the beach and waters off of Lake Tahoe June 28th and June 29th at Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe.

Started in 2012 by South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, Race the Lake of the Sky is a premiere flat-water SUP race and was dubbed the top pick for the best stand up paddle event of the year in 2013 by pro SUP athlete Anthony Vela. The event offers a stunning location as the backdrop in drawing hundreds of participants, novice and elite alike. Various races include short course, long distance, team relay, grom races and the SUP Cross Sprint course. Following the award ceremony on Saturday Afternoon, there will be music and a happy hour for event participants.

THURSDAY June 26th, 2014

9:00am – ” A Day with Danny” A Danny Ching Instructional Stand Up Paddle Clinic. Space is limited, click here for details and register now!

SATURDAY June 28th, 2014
6:00am – On site event registration opens
8:00am – Rider safety meeting followed by the National Anthem
8:30am – El Dorado 5 miler
11:00am – SUP Cross
2:30pm – Grom Race
3:15pm – SUP Cross Finals
4:00pm – Award Ceremony
Join us after the award ceremony at the Lake of the Sky Cafe for HAPPY HOUR and MUSIC!

SUNDAY June 29th, 2014
6:00am – On site event registration opens
8:00am – Rider safety meeting followed by the National Anthem
8:15am – Emerald Bay Distance Race 14.4 miles
12:30pm – SUP High Jump/Limbo Contest
1:00pm – Best “Sweet” Move Contest
1:30pm – Team Relay Race
3:00pm – Raffle and Award Ceremony
Join us after the award ceremony at the Lake of the Sky Cafe for HAPPY HOUR and MUSIC!

Along with South Tahoe SUP, the event has attracted top sponsors including Riveria Paddlesurf, Kona Brewing, Tahoe South, Maui Jim, Hard Rock Cafe, Salt Life, MTI, Sweat Waterwear and World Paddle Association.

“Because standup paddling began in Hawaii, Kona is proud to sponsor the grassroots efforts of Race the Lake of the Sky. It’s a beautiful spot, and it’s going to be a perfect weekend to take in some Liquid Aloha and be a part of the paddling fun,“ said Kona Brewing brand manager Aaron Marion.

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