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Sunset SUP Series back in Wrightsville Beach

posted 5/22/2013 1:13:34 PM, updated 5/22/2013 1:18:02 PM

Sunset SUP Series back in Wrightsville Beach

The Sunset SUP Series is back! We hope you'll join us again this year!

 

The series will take place at Blockade Runner's sound side every Thursday beginning Thursday, May 30 and will run through Thursday, Aug. 29. Races will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunset SUP Series partner, WPA accredited SUP instructor Jarrod Covington will determine the courses based upon wind and current conditions prior to each event. Contestants will finish in 30 to 45 minutes.

 

Racers will compete for points in one of four divisions--Men's Elite, Women's Elite, Men's Intermediate or Women's Intermediate. There will be one throw out race per series. At the end of each monthly series (June, July, Aug.), Sunset SUP champs will be announced. Sunset SUP King and Queen will be awarded at the end of the summer series. Prizes will be awarded each week.

 

Prior to the race, Blockade Runner Surf to Sound Academy instructor, Jarrod Covington will provide Tips of the Trade. Post-event refreshments will be served.  

 

For more information, visit brs2sacademy.com or contact Sunset SUP Series co-director Jenny Yarborough at 910-256-7105 

jenny.yarborough@blockade-runner.com OR Jarrod Covington at jarrod@wrightsvillesup.com.





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