I did a SUP race yesterday and it was fun!

[TallDude]

It's been probably 3 years since my last SUP race. I started paddling distance again because my knee has been getting swollen biking and walking. Someone suggested I do the race in Dana Point Harbor that was coming up. I'd been paddling a lot so I figured I'd do it. Glad I did. There were probably 200 paddlers which surprised me. Good to see lots of race boards and talk with old racing friends that I hadn't seen for years. Just like old times. Mellow vibe, cheap entry, T-shirt, lunch, and a great group of old and new racers to hang out with and talk paddling.
https://www.danapointharborhoot.com/online-store/3rd-Annual-Dana-Point-Harbor-Hoot-p386577589
I'm thinking about the Hanohano in January.

[Dusk Patrol]

That DOES look fun... 3K  along the seawall and back? 

[TallDude]

Yep. Basically a 3k sprint race or fun paddle. Some people wore costumes. Danny Ching won You could race anything, just age and gender groups. They had a chariot pull (2 SUPs pull and person on a Tandem Surf inflatable boogie board) which I was one of the horses. Our team took 2nd place, but we be Danny's team. So it was a win   They had a bunch of other short buoy races with a lot of pivot turns that are a no go on my unlimited. Fun morning. 

[Dusk Patrol]

I think some Congrats are in order... our TD beat Danny Ching... represent!   

[supthecreek]

TDude! Good to hear story of life being almost normal in SoCal.... sweeeet!

[tarquin]

Yes congratulations. No offence but were his kids on his team? And who beat your team??

[SouthCounty]

That someone was me who talked you into it, Glad you had a good time. I did all four events and was so tired at the end.... it really was a HOOT.

[SouthCounty]

Got you digging

[TallDude]

Thanks Craig