Hunting Island, SC October Paddlefest 2022, South Carolina, USA

Race Description
Last year's race was so successful at Machete Flats Landing (even on a windy day), that I moved it there permanently. Come and have a blast!
As at Russ Point, the course runs through some of the prettiest unspoiled marshes on the Eastern seaboard. It is, however, much narrower than the old course (maximum width of 100 yards) and provides much more protection from winds and waves.
Paddlers again have their choice of short (3.3 miles) or long (6.3 miles) courses on the scenic Harbor River, and several of the fastest paddlers in the East are scheduled to attend. Both competition and courses are first class!
Go to "Directions" and "Course Map" tabs for more race information.

Post Race Awards Ceremony
- The post race awards ceremony and get together will be at Beedos, a relaxed and informal Low Country restaurant 2 miles back towards Beaufort on Route 21. Their burgers are terrific!
Raffle
- Takes place at the post race meeting at Beedos Restaurant. Extra tickets are $5.
- Prizes
-Epic Kayak Paddle. Pick any model from the Epic website. Retail value approximately $525. Shipping included.

-ZRE Outrigger or SUP Paddle. Pick any model from the ZRE website. Retail value approximately $550. Shipping included.

- $50 gift certificate and 2 performance hats from Tim Lovett at Higher Ground Outfitters

BWSAR (Beaufort Water Search and Rescue)
Net proceeds go to the BWSAR, which provides both safety and support (buoy placement, leading the race). Without them, there would be no Paddlefest!

Know that the BWSAR is an all-weather, all-volunteer organization whose missions are to 1. help boaters in distress and 2. conduct search and rescue missions to support the County Sheriff's Office, DNR, Coast Guard, and state and federal law agencies. Your contributions to the Paddlefest are going to a worthy cause!

Registration
Fees - Adult: $50. Youth: $20
Closes at noon, Thursday Oct. 27, 2022

Raffle Prizes. (extra tickets $5 each).

-Epic Kayak Paddle. Pick any model from the Epic website. Retail value approximately $525. Shipping included.

-ZRE SUP Paddle. Pick any model from the ZRE website. Retail value approximately $550. Shipping included.

- $50 gift certificate and five performance hats from Tim Lovett at Higher Ground Outfitters

Other Good Things

- Gatorade, water, and snacks on site after the race.

Race Rules

- PFDs must be worn. Inflatable PFDs are OK, but also must be worn.

- No bare feet please. Paddling shoes or sneakers should be worn, because there may be oysters along the shoreline.

- Race time limit is two hours. A BWSAR boat will help you get "home" if necessary.

Classes

- Each class is broken down into Open (below 50), Master (50 to 64), Master (65 to 74) and Master (75+).

- Boat classes are primarily based on the Sound Rowers System (see below). Go SEPSeries.org to learn more about the system and/or see a list of classes and boats.

Please contact me if you have a question about the class for your boat.

Our Boat Classes

High Performance Kayaks and Surfskis (HPK): Unlimited class with no specification limitations.

Fast Sea Kayak (FSK)– Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 8.5% of length

Sea or Touring Kayak (SK) – Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 9.1% of length

Recreational (REC) - Any non-racing kayak, canoe or other paddle craft, preferably 14 ft or less in length. Basically, anything goes!

SUP - 14'

SUP - 12' 6"

SUP - Under 12' 6" (surf)

SUP - Unlimited

OC-1 – Any one person outrigger

C1- Unlimited

Pedal Boat - Hobie Mirage, etc.

Tandem – Any tandem kayak, outrigger or pedal boat

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