The top 3 finishers on the day were Thomas "Maximus" Shaninian, myself, then Dan Eberhardt.
The weather (for a change) was hot, humid and relatively wind-free. Thomas and myself got great starts, but at opposite ends of the line-up. We came together about 1/4 mile in at which point I tried to stay with T-max, but realized after about one mile, that I could not match his pace and decided to slow down a tad. And thats how it stayed for the next 12 miles. Thomas beat me by about 5 minutes (again) and I was about 7 minutes ahead of 3rd place.
My custom built 19' "Project 343" worked great. Tom Swetish designed a fast & stable unlimited craft. It will be hard for us to build anything faster next year!
Thanks to Kialoa Paddles, Perfect Wave Surf Shop and OnIt! Pro for your support leading up to this race.
Here is a SUP Magazine Article written by Rob Casey...
Here are some pics that some of my friends took throughout the day...
Heading out to the start line. Photo Rob Casey
Patrick Aio finishing. Photo Rob Casey
So glad to be done. Photo Rob Casey
Kialoa custom painted this paddle for me to use. Thanks guys!
High-five's with T-Max at the finish line. Photo Seattle Times
Somewhere in the first 3 miles. Photo Bobby Arzadon
Blake Hanley. Photo Bobby Arzadon
Tom Hanney. Photo Bobby Arzadon
220 racers go! Photo Bobby Arzadon
Top 3 Men. Photo Lori Whitehead
Top 3 14 foot division.
Top mens & womens finishers.
Thomas Shaninian & Karen Wrenn.
