2009 YOLO SUP Race #1 Results

The 2009 Yolo Board Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series is off to a fantastic start!

We had an amazing turnout for the first race of the series.  A little math to get started… 14 four man teams plus 9 four woman teams equals One Gazillion Paddlers on Oyster Lake tonight! (OK, so that’s actually 92 competitors, but you get the picture)

South Walton served up another fantastic evening on the water as a southerly sea breeze kept temperatures comfortable and pushed all the racers down wind on their initial leg. The return leg was upwind and helped to separate the weekend warriors from the seasoned athletes. One of the beautiful things about this sport though, is that even last place is still enjoyable (just ask “Shrek” of the Jambone team, he was smiling big as he came across the line well after the leaders were celebrating on dry land)

The results from race #1 of the YOLO SUP series are as follows:
Ladies Results
1-On the Coast Magazine (winning time was 19:41)
2-Balance Health Studio (20:01)
3-Kitty Hawk Kites “Piranahs” (20:06)
4-Big Daddy’s Bike Shop “Bun’s in the Sun”
5-Team “Unbalanced”
6-Amavida Coffee
7-World Six Botique
8-Camp Watercolors
9-Team “Always Boarding, Never Boring”

Men’s Results:
1-South Walton Lifeguards (Black) (winning time was 22:34)
2-Destin Lifeguards (23:30)
3-South Walton Lifeguards (Gold) (23:39)
4-Destin Health & Fitness (24:14)
5-Billabong (25:18)
6-Wells Fargo Advisors (25:34)
7-Meyer Skimboards (25:37)
8-New Orchard Group (25:39)
9-Sunset Beach Service (25:41)
10-Team Laser Awesome! (26:15)
11-Sandestin (26:51)
12-Tops’l (28:03)
13-Copy Systems (31:00)
14-Jambone (40:52)

The heat is on…looks like several teams are serious about a fight for the YOLO Board Series Championship. And, at least one team has some serious issues (read -leotards and watersports don’t mix!) Fortunately for the members of team Jambone, I will gladly trade one intensive psychotherapy session for a tasty beef brisket sandwich…I’ll see you in my office at the Destin Counseling Center!

Watch this space for pictures to be posted soon.
Please e-mail any good shots you may have from the race. We will be glad to post them here and include them in this years post season slide show!

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2009 YOLO Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series

Calling all paddlers!

The first YOLO Board Stand Up Paddleboard Race will kick off at 5:30 PM on April 30, at Oyster Lake in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Male and female division four-member teams will compete in a series of five races as paddlers vie for the champion title “2009 YOLO Board Cup Series. Check out pictures from last year here.

Additional dates:
Thursday, May 21 – Location TBA
Thursday, June 19 – Sandestin Baytowne Marina
Thursday, July 23 – Location TBA
Thursday, Aug 13 – Location TBA

A one-time race entry fee (includes all races) is $140 per team. Complimentary 2009 signature race series t-shirts will be provided for each participating team member and boards will be available for use at each race event.

If you are interested in joining the Blue Mountain Surf race team (no experience required!) please use our contact form. If you want to form your own team, call YOLO at 850.622.5760 and sign up your team!

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Sea Turtle Awareness Tour Party at Seaside

Sea Turtle Awareness Tour 2009
A Free Concert Series for Sea Turtle Education
“Keep Them in the Dark”

Join us for an evening of LIVE music by acoustic duo MaMuse, and soloist Cody Copeland, food by Vegan Chef Jamie Dietrich, and commercial release party plus blooper reel! Beer and wine will be served.

Where: Raw and Juicy in Seaside
When: April 20th, 2009
Time: 6-10pm
Who: MaMuse, Cody Copeland, Sea Turtles!
What: A fundraiser to promote the Sea Turtle Awareness Tour, commercial release party,

A FREE concert series touring Florida to promote awareness of the State’s sea turtle nesting season. (May- Oct.)
The Sea Turtle Awareness tour is making stops throughout Florida in April as sea turtle nesting season nears. Live acoustic music and education combine creating a family friendly environment to learn about sea turtles and simple ways that humans can lessen their impact on turtle nesting beaches. The tour focuses on the effects of coastal lighting with regards to nesting and hatching sea turtles.

Media Contact:
Justin Yates
C: 530-416-0092
O: 530-600-0034
justyates@aol.com

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Surf School Video

Thanks to everyone for coming out yesterday for the Surf School. Check out the video below. Leave a comment!

The individual pictures can be viewed here.

Also, check out these folks who helped make the event possible Surftech, Yoloboard, US Chart Service

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Surf School Supplies for Purchase!

 

 

 

 

 

The Blue Mountain Surf School is almost in session and school has never been more fun!  A limited number of Blue Mountain Surf School items are available for purchase.  If you know that your young surfer will hit the waves again and again, consider these basic items to make their experience comfortable.  These are the same items we will use during the school.

Use our contact page to reserve your items. Check back soon for online ordering.

“Surf’s Cool!”  Rashguards ($25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These rashguards protect your belly from abrasion caused by laying on the wax (and sand) on the deck of a surfboard! They also provide excellent sun protection (UPF 50+). The light color reflects more sun. When wet, a gentle sea breeze adds a cooling effect.  Super comfy for all day play!

“Surf’s Cool!”  Wetsuits ($45):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We searched high and low for a great kids wetsuit. These suits are high quality neoprene and custom made for our school! Little bodies can  chill quickly so, kids need extra thermal protection in order to keep having fun for hours. The superior design of these suits makes them better than the ones you’ll find elsewhere:

• The no sleeve, “overall” shape means little arms can move freely and stay strong longer!
• Over the shoulder Velcro closure means easy entry and exit and no zipper to rub, stick or break!
• Unique closure allows the suit to grow with your child or to be shared between kids several inches taller or shorter!
• One suit can be used for several seasons.  Way cheaper than buying new suits after each growth spurt!

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Surf School Is In Session For Spring Break!

(Update: Registration is now closed.  Use our contact page to add your name to our cancellation list and/or to be informed of future classes! )

The SURF SCHOOL will be in session . Class size is limited to 12 students for each day. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! The cost is $60 per day.

Each student should bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, and lunch. Beverages will be provided throughout the day.

Wetsuits will be provided if needed (water temp is expected to be a comfortable 72 degrees, but could vary) .  Surf School Rashguards will be provided during the session and available to purchase for an additional $25.

Our SURF SCHOOL is an educational program for children ages 6-12. The program is open to boys and girls who are good swimmers and love the beach.  Designed to be way more than just a surfing lesson, your child will learn how waves are formed, what  turtles eat, how to spot a rip-current and more….all while having a blast at the beach !

The SURF SCHOOL will provide age appropriate, hands-on, education in the following subject areas:

• Water Safety
• Marine Biology / Beach Ecology
• Science and Applied Physics
• Art, History and Culture of Surfing
• Hand Craftsmanship
• Sport Psychology and Physiology
• Surfing for Sport, Fitness, and Pleasure

The curriculum for each subject has been specifically created for SURF SCHOOL.  The primary goals of SURF SCHOOL are to:

• Introduce children to the healthy and confidence inspiring sport of surfing.
• Foster a sense of personal stewardship regarding beach and marine resource management.
• Provide a safe and exciting opportunity for learning and creative expression.
• Explore the broad range of occupations and academic interests related to surfing, beach management, and the coastal community.
• Introduce aspects of historical, as well as, modern-day surf culture.
• Promote friendly, environmentally responsible, coastal community living.

With the exception of severe weather, this event will run rain-or-shine.  In the event of complete calm seas, stand up paddle boarding may be substituted for surfing instruction.  In the unlikely event of dangerous seas, water activity may be  canceled   while land based activities proceed.  In this case,   alternative dates for group lessons will be offered and/or discounted rate individual lessons offered.

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