This weekends race in Hawaii

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aussiewahine
aussiewahine
QLD
798 posts
QLD, 798 posts
24 May 2012 8:07am
This Sunday May 27,2012 the North Shore Lifeguarding Association will be hosting a fundraising race to help raise money for George Ramos. All the proceeds from the race will be donated to George to help him pay for his medical expenses. He is currently undergoing chemo therapy treatment for stage 4 cancer.

Since the late 1980's George has been competing in paddleboard races at an elite level. He has consistently placed near the top in almost every race he competed in. He has paddled in the prestigious Molokai to Oahu race every year since its inception, a record 15 times. His training regimen is legendary. A weekend training run for George would be a paddle from Sunset to Haleiwa back to Sunset and then do the whole run over again approximately 30 miles without taking a break or drinking any water!!

The race will start at Sunset Beach and end at Waimea Bay. The race is open to all paddlers including divisions for SUP, One Man Canoes, traditional prone paddleboards and surfboards.



DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
24 May 2012 8:17am
Thanks Sue, looks like a great event.. but stop rubbing it in you lucky bugger now living in Hawaii..

It's almost Winter back here in Oz... Post some pics for us and good luck in the race..

DJ
aussiewahine
aussiewahine
QLD
798 posts
QLD, 798 posts
24 May 2012 8:49am
Thanks DJ...and it's getting hotter here by the day !! Summer is fast approaching. There are races every weekend here until November. So many to choose from and all have that amazing Hawaiian atmosphere. I thought this weekends race for George was worth a mention. They are expecting hundreds of paddlers to support this event. I'll try get some pics cause I know you love ya pics !

And yes life is great. Downwinds are apart of most days and the wind is usually always up and perfect.

Haven't posted on here for awhile but do have a bit of a read once a month.

Take care

Sue

Here's a list of this season's races here:-

http://www.wetfeethawaii.com/2012-SUP-Race-Schedule.pdf
Farquo
Farquo
QLD
108 posts
QLD, 108 posts
26 May 2012 5:59am
Hey sue, I am in sunset ATM, anyone got a spare board I could borrow for the fundraiser.

Sorry don't have phone.
boylos
boylos
NSW
769 posts
NSW, 769 posts
26 May 2012 8:54am

Awesome move Sue ....... you won't no what race not to do!

I'll be over in Sept ,can't race this year as it clashes with my daughters netball finals .

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run ,with another mate who lives in Hawaii ...... so hopefully you can join us .

All the best .

Boylos

kkmakaha
kkmakaha
27 posts
27 posts
28 May 2012 8:21am
race is all time 30knt winds, many many rescues
Farquo
Farquo
QLD
108 posts
QLD, 108 posts
28 May 2012 4:21pm
35 knots I helped pull 2 out. One just walked away and left their board with me on the beach after being bought ashore by life guards saying never again... I think the board is still there with paddle..
What was good to see was the top prone paddlers turn around and paddle back to sunset into the wind and chop.
aussiewahine
aussiewahine
QLD
798 posts
QLD, 798 posts
28 May 2012 6:16pm
Great day with 310 total paddlers (prone, SUP and OC1) supporting George Ramos and raising much needed funds for his treatments.

And yes the winds were nuking 30mph ENE which was challenging but so much fun. Plenty of raffles, silent auctions, smiling faces and a great atmosphere all for a great cause....for George !

pseresults.com/events/481/results/490?c0=&c1=&name=&sort%5B%5D=0&sort%5B%5D=3&sort%5B%5D=5&sort%5B%5D=4&page=1&per_page=100
aussiewahine
aussiewahine
QLD
798 posts
QLD, 798 posts
28 May 2012 6:18pm
boylos said...

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run..... so hopefully you can join us .



You're on Boylos. Did 3 this week ! See you in Sept
boylos
boylos
NSW
769 posts
NSW, 769 posts
28 May 2012 8:38pm
aussiewahine said...

boylos said...

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run..... so hopefully you can join us .



You're on Boylos. Did 3 this week ! See you in Sept



Looking forward to it ...... see yah then!

Boylos
ShireSUP
ShireSUP
NSW
982 posts
NSW, 982 posts
28 May 2012 10:23pm
boylos said...

aussiewahine said...

boylos said...

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run..... so hopefully you can join us .



You're on Boylos. Did 3 this week ! See you in Sept



Looking forward to it ...... see yah then!

Boylos


you need to start serious training big guy, sick of carrying you all the time on my shaka
boylos
boylos
NSW
769 posts
NSW, 769 posts
29 May 2012 4:22am
ShireSUP said...

boylos said...

aussiewahine said...

boylos said...

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run..... so hopefully you can join us .



You're on Boylos. Did 3 this week ! See you in Sept



Looking forward to it ...... see yah then!

Boylos


you need to start serious training big guy, sick of carrying you all the time on my shaka


I'll be right mate I'll just keep drafting yah!

Boylos
ShireSUP
ShireSUP
NSW
982 posts
NSW, 982 posts
29 May 2012 8:25am
boylos said...

ShireSUP said...

boylos said...

aussiewahine said...

boylos said...

But are looking to do a Hawaii Kai run..... so hopefully you can join us .



You're on Boylos. Did 3 this week ! See you in Sept



Looking forward to it ...... see yah then!

Boylos


you need to start serious training big guy, sick of carrying you all the time on my shaka


I'll be right mate I'll just keep drafting yah!

Boylos


There lots of wake

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