Vancouver SUP Challenge

Last Friday night, Sarah and I packed Benny our faithful VW Westfelia Camper Van and headed up to Vancouver, BC to photograph the Vancouver SUP Challenge.  I was excited as this time Sarah and the girls, Candy and Daisy came with me on my 3rd trip to Canada in the same month.  We stayed overnight at a friends house and thanks to an active night I remember nothing about I woke up unable to move my head to one side.  I can tell you a pulled neck muscle the day of a photo shoot is not fun but hey an adventure is and adventure whatever happens.  Since getting back I spent all day Sunday and every night up until tonight sorting over 2000+ pictures.  I considered only posting the best of the bunch but reconsidered and uploaded 1500 final pictures.

Here is the link to the photo gallery [Click Here]

Race Maps




Calling all racers




14' Race Kicks off


The leaders race for shore


Winner hits home with a clear lead


2nd


3rd overall and 1st female


All Boards 2KM Start


Racers head out at full speed


All board winner sprints for the finish


12'6 3KM Race Start


A fast start as the racers head out for the first lap


The winners congratulate each other (many more pictures in the gallery)


A photo finish for a well fought race


Kids Course 800M Start


1st and 2nd Place racing for the beach on there first lap


Racing at its best as these two compete at the highest level


A fast lap followed by a flying transition


1st and 2nd congratulate each other on a well fought race


Sprint 1st Round Start



Sprint 2nd Round Start


Sprint Final 1st and 2nd head for home


SUP sportsmanship at it's best


Flying finish


Relay and the best transition of the day.  The team went on to dominate the race.


Second place team dives for home



Caught on camera using super hero skills to reach the beach. 


But the other teams are having none of it and try to block the way home.


Racers pay tribute SUP style to the last racer in the relay as she races up the beach.


A great day of racing with a great group of racers


Music on the beach as boards are packed away and the award ceremony is prepared


Just one of the award pictures, a good use of bubbly - you decide :)


Music and a sunset closed out a great day at Jericho Beach.