All photos by Chris Bishow www.photobishow.com

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WATERMANS:  APPLIED SCIENCE PRESENTS, “THE SURFAID PADDLE FOR HUMANITY”

Race Recap

Doheny State Park (Saturday, May 2, 2009)  – Sunshine, great weather, and over 200 participants and spectators were on hand Saturday morning for the first annual SurfAid Paddle for Humanity, despite the Weatherman’s predictions of rain and questionable conditions.  The event proved to be a great experience for everyone involved.  Paddlers raised over $11,000 for SurfAid International to help support their efforts to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.

 Although the Weatherman called for rain early Saturday, the weather cooperated and conditions were excellent for the start.  With 130 competitors in the water the race provided some truly exciting moments and a great showcase for the upcoming sport of paddling.  Surftech and Bark Paddleboards were on hand with over 40 demo boards and provided many competitors with their first true race experience.  “Both the SUP and Paddleboard markets are really taking off,” commented Joe Bark, legendary paddleboard shaper and race sponsor.  “We are seeing twice as many orders this year for both SUP and Paddleboards with a lot of cross over.  It is a really exciting time for the sport.”

 More importantly, sponsors and competitors rallied to surpass the events fundraising goal for a grand total of $11,000. “We couldn’t have been more excited with the turnout and everyone’s support,” said Watermans Macon Brock “We are really looking forward to next year.”  SurfAid, the beneficiary of the event was equally inspired by the success of the event. “We were thrilled by the participation to support SurfAid,” said SurfAid Director, Javier Guerrero, “The paddleboard community is amazing and we look forward to future events with the paddleboard industry to raise funds for SurfAid’s programs in Indonesia.”

 The award for most money raised by a single competitor went to Chris Koerner, Orange County resident and long time paddle sports advocate. “I’ve had my share of surf travel over the years and I am happy to join the paddling community in helping SurfAid’s cause,” said C4 Ambassador and top fundraiser Koerner,  “We had a great turnout and fantastic conditions for the paddle and post-race gathering and hope to see more of these types of events.”

For photos from the event and race results please visit http://watermansappliedscience.com/blog/?cat=294

 Please support out sponsors:

Watermans: Applied Science, Surftech, Joe Bark Paddleboards, Honolua Surf Co., Reef, Surfline.com, Ocean & Earth, Future Fins, Sambazon, Hobie Surf Shop, and Primo Island Lager.

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About SurfAid International

 The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian organization, is to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.  For more information or to make a donation contact the SurfAid staff at 760.931.1199, visit www.surfaidinternational.org or e-mail usa@surfaidinternational.org

About Watermans:  Applied Science

Watermans:  Applied Science is dedicated to providing today’s Watermen and women with the best, most effective and functional, high-performance sunscreen on the market. Made and Manufactured in California, USA.  For more information visit www.watermansappliedscience.com.

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KEY:  Start times were staggered by class and division so be sure to adjust your finish time accordingly.  UL SUP, WOMENS SUP, AND LEGENDS SUP (- 0 MIN); 14′ SUP (-1 MIN); STOCK SUP  (-2 MIN); UL PB, WOMENS PB, AND LEGENDS PB (-3 MIN); 14′ PB  (- 4 MIN); STOCK PB (-5 MIN); 2-MILE RACES (-6 MIN)

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For more images from The SurfAid Paddle for Humanity, 2009, e-mail or visit JFennell@JFennellPhoto.com

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More photos available at Chris Bishow Photography

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WATERMANS:  APPLIED SCIENCE PRESENTS, “THE SURFAID PADDLE FOR HUMANITY”

A Two and 6-mile Paddleboard and SUP race.

Doheny State Park (May 2, 2009)  – Attention all Surfers, Paddlers, and Watersports Enthusiasts.  May 2^nd, Watermans: Applied Science will host the first annual “SurfAid Paddle for Humanity” at Doheny State Park located in beautiful Dana Point, California. All proceeds from this event will go directly to SurfAid International to help support their efforts to bring Malaria education and prevention, sustainable clean water projects, and sanitation to parts of the world connected to us through surfing.  Please join us in our effort to raise $10,000 for such a worthy cause.

Whether you are a seasoned racer or a first time participant there is a race for you.  The SurfAid Paddle will include a 2-mile recreational paddle and a 6-mile competitive course.  Both paddles will include Men and Women’s SUP and paddle board divisions with prizes going to the top finishers in each division.  Join us for a morning of fun in the sun, including a huge raffle and silent auction that will include clothing, accessories, artwork, and boards from some of the top brands in the industry.

One great addition to this race will be a demo program made possible through the generous help of Joe Bark Paddleboards and Surftech.  Demos are limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.  Potential paddlers must pre-register for a demo prior to registration to reserve their board.  If you haven’t paddled in the past and always wanted to give it a try this is a great opportunity to test out a board from one of the greatest paddleboard shapers of all time, compete in the recreational paddle, and watch the best of the best battle it out during the competitive event.  Regardless of your level of participation this promises to be a fun day for all.

For more information visit www.watermansappliedscience.com and click on the SurfAid Paddle icon located at the bottom of the home page.

For event registration visit http://www.surfaidinternational.org/paddle09.  To register to use a Surftech demo board during the event please contact Pete Stirling at pstirling@tankfarmmfg.com or by phone: 949.596.0082

 Please support out sponsors:

Watermans: Applied Science, Surftech, Joe Bark Paddleboards, Honolua Surf Co., Reef, Surfline.com, Ocean & Earth, Future Fins, Sambazon, the Fisherman’s Restaurant and Primo Island Lager.

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About SurfAid International

 The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian organization, is to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.  For more information or to make a donation contact the SurfAid staff at 760.931.1199, visit www.surfaidinternational.org or e-mail usa@surfaidinternational.org

About Watermans:  Applied Science

Watermans:  Applied Science is dedicated to providing today’s Watermen and women with the best, most effective and functional, high-performance sunscreen on the market. Made and Manufactured in California, USA.  For more information visit www.watermansappliedscience.com.