Well back from Hawaii and my first downwind race and what a great experience !

Right from the start the ALOHA spirit is amazing everything went according to plan ,from the car rental to the hiring of the Vortice XP ,a big thanks to C4 Waterman Hawaii for orgainsing this part these guys couldn't do enough for me . Even got C4 Team rider Greg Pavao to bring the board back for me as they where closed on Monday for there Labor Day.

This race is from Waimea Bay to Haleiwa on the North Shore of Ohau it's a 5mile race (8k) ,for me this is a good start to getting the feel of what it's all about .
The race was won by one of the Napoleon family members in around the 38minute mark I finished 76th in a time 56min: 54 sec out of 140 sup's ,there was also 78 paddleboarders for there biggest event turn in there 20yr history of 218 paddlers.

Not knowing what to expect ,I'm really stoked with this result and still can't get the smiles off my face.

I'll be back next yr for sure , if anyone is interested in going to Hawaii try and work it around one of there races the experience is priceless

Enjoy the pics!

Great pics thanks.. The look on your daughters face in that first pic is priceless..

Looks like you beat the old man with the grey beard and the little girl with the white hat... .. Just kidding.. Well done mate.

So you got to hold hands with little Riggs?

DJ

DavidJohn said...

Great pics thanks.. The look on your daughters face in that first pic is priceless..

Looks like you beat the old man with the grey beard and the little girl with the white hat... .. Just kidding.. Well done mate.

So you got to hold hands with little Riggs?

DJ

Yeh DJ .... I new I was gonna cop some stick over that photo! That little girl was in a teams event .... gee couldn't catch little riggs that family is way to quick for me!

Boylos

great shots Boylos those photos look unreal, and from all accounts you all had a great time - even your daughter haha what a crack up !

I'm outta town for a few weeks but looking forward to catching up for a paddle when I get back, got a bit of a suprise in store for you, I'll reckon you'll be stoked !

Thanks for sharing Craig - Hawaii......so special huh ? Just a vibe you can't get anywhere else.

See ya' when you get back bro.

Good stuff Craig - can't beat a trip with the family with a bit of SUP thrown in, hopefully catch up at the next club comp.

Cheers everyone .... pleased everyone is enjoying the pics.

I think well see more photo's from Hawaii from others in the future as this sport keeps growing!

Boylos