Twas a strange foggy morn
That was weird a little bit
For a fluttery north breeze was blowing
Down the water they call Pitt.

My new DEEP 12'6" and wife ready to go
Both claiming first big race
All the latest stand up craft on display
That were sure to set a record pace.

All the standard sledging and laughs
With north and south the biggest battle
Huge were the numbers of entered SUPs
Rounded up for the briefing like cattle.

The whistle was blown
And we were all on our way
Shame the 2.5km race
Had no buoy markers on the day.

We all made it back
Some with times that were great
We told a few stories
And many sausage was ate.


Here are some shots of the 5km race finishers and the "after party".

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5km line honours - Sam Parker.

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A close second - Pete Morgan.

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Mark Mitchell powering to the finish.

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A little too much power crossing the line.

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Mal Sawers.

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Paul Dreghorn.

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5km 12'6" winner - Brad Smith.

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Victory lap showboating.

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Giving it everything - Craig Boylan.

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Tony Stephan.

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Andrew Lai.

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First race - John Engel.

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Evan Green.

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First of the 5km girls - Nicole Allen.

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Beaten by a girl - Bernie White.

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Mark Hall.

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Angela Sawers.

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First 5km surf SUP home - Corey Rawnsley.

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Leigh Robinson.

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Kelliegh Jackson.

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Greg Hearn.

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I need a little sit down.

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And maybe a little sausage sandwich.

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A good battle fought.

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I think I came first.

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Well done champ.

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Thanks for the challenge.

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Talking story.

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I was going that way.

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I'm just glad that's over.

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You wunna go again mate.

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I'll just make my own tongs.

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5km race winner.

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2.5km race winners (mens and ladies).

Brilliant shots - it's such a great group the SUP family involved in Blast isn't it ?

Thanks for sharing.




Nikki to Greg;

"I really don't know what to make of you".

windup said...

Thanks for the photos Casso.
My first Blast race was a great experence awesome group of people and well run.
And the longest 5k ever.
Had a great battle with Mark M.

Mal.

Awesome paddle Mal - especially for your first race. You beat some of the big guns.

Yup awesome shots Casso, captured the moment..................perfectly!

ShireSUP said...

supanimal said...





Nikki to Greg;

"I really don't know what to make of you".

That wouldnt be the first time that has been said of me........

That would be about your forth sausage eh Greg?

Recon these chicks would give you guys a run for ya money

doggie said...

Recon these chicks would give you guys a run for ya money

Yes please, no teeth and experienced. Yeow !

What an awesome morning of paddling with Great people.
Thanks Casso, for the great Shots & some very funny captions.
Also a huge thanks to Dez & His Crew for putting on a fantastic event & for running such a fun Series.
I look forward to seeing you all again soon at the next event.

Yes Casso, I've had better races! But not ashamed to say it's not the first time!

Hats off to Nikki, well done, well paddled. A great example of what hard work and training can result in! Nikki is paddling with the OzSUP Crew; an already accomplished water woman and endurance athlete, she is definately one to look out for in the future!

Casso said...

ShireSUP said...


I need a little sit down.

My inbuilt PFD seems to have returned.............

Nah, just bad lighting/angle/lens distortion (or something).

i wish.................