This was an article I wrote for SUP Connect a while back. I found the link and thought I would post it again.
Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you’ve been to any other “must paddle” locations.
http://supconnect.mylocallineup.com/SUP-Destinations/stand-up-paddle-board-in-michigan.html
A great project started for a great reason!
The Great Lakes Surf Project began as a group of Great Lakes surfers dedicated to reducing drowning incidents on the Great Lakes.
Surfers have a long history of rescues along its coasts, and are often in the water when conditions are most dangerous:
High surf and cold water.
Check the site out for more info.
http://www.ripcurrentsafety.com/
Here are a couple sneak peeks of one of Matt Campbell’s amazing paint jobs on the bottom of a custom carbon board.
Pretty amazing design. The custom designs and craftsmanship on these boards is second to none.
Contact Matt to order one of your own.
Here’s a sneak peek of the 2013 Blkbox 14′ board.
I bet she’s gonna be FAST!
Please join Urban Wave for our launch party featuring the epic Stand Up Paddle Board movie, ‘That First Glide’ by Mike Waltze (thatfirstglide.com).
Follow the history, learn the sport. Play on the demo boards on display.
Stand UP Paddle, or SUP, is the fastest growing water sport. SUP immerses you in nature, works out your entire body, and is bound to awaken a new passion in life if you just give it a chance. Most people will develop 60% of their SUP skills in their first lesson. You can also SUP in all kinds of water from flat water to rivers, to lakes and oceans. Best of all – your kids or dog can ride with you if you want to make it a family day.
Urban Wave is a new lesson, rental, and excursion business that will bring the sport to you on your private lake or nearest public body of water. Our goal is to get you out on the water stoking the awesome.
$10.00 Adult/$5.00 12-under at door or in advance on website.
MIDWESTMASTERS
STANDUP PADDLE RACE & FESTIVAL JULY 7TH 2012
LAKE GENEVA,WI
OPEN, RECREATIONAL AND ELITE DIVISIONS
Clear Water Outdoor (CWO) presents the 3rd Annual SUP Midwest Masters Saturday, July 7th inLake Geneva,WI. This is not just a race, it’s an all day celebration. The celebration planned includes an all day event of Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) inspired activities ranging from yoga on SUP’s, demos. We will have 3 races: a sprint race, a recreational race and an elite race. The Elite Race will have cash prizes going to the winner of the women’s 12’6 race and men’s 14’ race. The courses we have are for all ages and skill levels. There will be free concerts by local bands and equipment demos from Kialoa Paddles, Tahoe Paddleboards, Hobie SUP, Hypr Nalu, Walk On Water, and more. A Raffle Fundraiser will benefit the Friends of Big Foot Beach State and Lake Geneva Water Safety Patrol. We will have an awards ceremony at the end of day.
The family-friendly event is open to the public. “One of our original goals at Clear Water Outdoor giving back and supporting our community. We also believe in getting people of all ages and all abilities active and outdoors all year round and one of the best ways is by SUP; its fun, can cover all age ranges and experience levels, ” explains Dave Schuster, co-founder of Clear Water Outdoor. “The foundation of CWO SUP Fest & Celebration has allowed us to do just that. We’re really excited about the expansion of the race portion of the event this year, trying to get more racers to come race in theMidwest. Also just celebrating everyone that comes out and gets active and on the lake.”
Midwest Masters is sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA) and has been designated as theGreat Lakesregion national points race, meaning paddlers from all over the country can receive points toward their own regional race by competing in our event.
Schedule July 7th
7AM Registration begins
8AM Rec Race begins
8:30AM the Elite Race begins
For more information, contact Nate Duda, Event Coordinator at duda@clearwateroutdoor.com or 262-348-2420
