sup racing for the recreational athlete
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Stand Up Paddleboard Racing for the Recreational Athlete was a presentation that I gave at the 2013 National Paddlesport Conference. This is an introduction to the type of courses, equipment and tips for the recreational athlete. All videos were removed from the presentation.TRANSCRIPT
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SUP Racing for the Recreational Athlete
National Paddlesports Conference
2013Bend, Oregon
National Paddlesports Conference
2013Bend, Oregon
Presenter: Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D.
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Agenda1. Ocean Athletes2. Types of race events
and courses3. Race categories4. Gear5. Pre-race preparation
and Race logistics6. Race strategy7. Training and fitness
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Let me tell you a story…
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Ocean Athletes
The ocean athlete is by comparison (to an Olympian athlete) undisciplined and instinctual yet no less physically or mentally tough or capable than an
Olympian. –Steve West
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Recreational Athletes
Anyone who is persistent in overcoming physical and emotional boundaries to achieve a new level of
fitness can become an athlete, regardless of current ability. - Eric Fleck
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Race Video
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Race Types
• Out & Back• Triangle• Surf Slalom• Downwind• One Design (Bic)• Sprint• One Design
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Race Types
• Out & Back- Generally an Out & Back course will be set up to head either into the wind or downwind and then back in the opposite direction.
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Race Types
Triangle- Generally a Triangle course will be set up to have upwind, side or off the wind and downwind conditions in the shape of a triangle. A Triangle course can be set up as multiple loops depending on the length of race and the race venue.
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Race Types – Surf Slalom
A Surf Slalom is a race course that would be set up to go through the breaking waves or a surf zone of a particular area with buoys placed outside of the surf area and inside the surf area.
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Race Types-Downwind
A downwind course is set up to run from point A to point B and to have participants race with the wind at their backs.
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Race Types-Sprint
The Boston Tea Paddle SUP Sprint Races are on a four lane 100 meter sprint course. Sprint to a buoy, turn and come back.
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Race Types-One DesignBic SUP One Design ChallengeCompetitors use the same Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) in a variety of race situations, with simple race rules and one essential principle : Fun, Friendly. Competition without the equipment arms race.
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Race categoriesa) SUP UNLIMITED CLASS: Length - No Length Restriction. Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
b) SUP 14 Ft CLASS: Length - 14’ ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
c) SUP 12’6” CLASS: Length - 12’6” ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design - No minimum dimensions.
d) SUP Surfboard CLASS: Length - 12’2” ft maximum Board Weight - No Weight Restriction. Board Design – Board must be a surfboard style in shape with the minimum dimensions,
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Gear- Board
Why does everyone want to paddle a Joe Bark board?
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Gear-Fin• Let’s play a game!
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Gear-Fin
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Gear - Paddle
Jim Terrell from Quickblade suggests:• Consider:– How big you are.– How strong you are.– Personal preference
• Blade size– Analogy with a bicycle: “The bigger the blade the
heavier the gear on a bike”
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Pre-race preparation and Race logistics
• Before the race– Register for the race– Learn about the course and the weather patterns– Get your equipment ready– Train for the race
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Pre-race preparation and Race logistics
• Race day– Get your registration
package including shirts, bib number, etc.
– Eat and drink– Stretch and do a warm up– Visualize where you want
to be in the starting line.
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Race strategy
– Launching and landing in the surf– Pace– Starting line– Rounding buoys– Drafting and board position
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Training and fitness
• Create a training plan– Include interval training
in your plan– Include cross training in
your plan– Keep a training log
(phone apps are great)– Include nutrition in your
plan
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Training and fitness
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Training and fitness
• Video of Kalama
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3 basics strategies
1. Lead and Pace2. Even pace3. Negative split
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Racing etiquette
• Drafting• Collision/T-bones• Rounding the
markershttp://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Battle-of-the-Paddle-race-2304462.php
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Where to look for a race calendar?
1. Eatonsurf.com/Events2. Supracer.com/calendar3. Standandpaddle.com/
sup-events-and-races-map.html
4. Distressedmullet.com/calendar
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TipsFrom Baxter, Ching, Grant and Mitchell
1. You need to be in great shape2. Equipment matters3. Know the water4. Make adjustments5. Fuel and refuel
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Final tipsCreed SUP Blog: Stand Up Paddle Racing: Your First Race, Tips Part II
• Get there early• Go to the pre-race meeting and LISTEN to the
race director's instructions• Get to the start line early• Paddle your race• Do not underestimate your competition• Have fun!
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Molokai 2 Oahu Race
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Questions and Transfer Exercise
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