The Sprint Classic 200M (Heats)- Race #3 of 6 - REGISTER HERE
(This is our 3rd location for the 2023 season, and we are adding a fun twist, new course, into the sprint race this year for 2023.
This year the 200M sprint will include 1 buoy turn (down and back) water start, water finish. ISA world championships ran this format in 2022 and we loved the idea! You will have 2 buoys set evenly at the turn and it is up to you what buoy you decide to turn around, going either left or right, then sprint back to the finish. We feel this format adds a bit of strategy into your decision making process and still gives equal turning capabilities for your favored side!
Racers will progress through heats throughout the morning, most likely doing 2-3 heats.
For those new to SUP or SUP sprinting, there will be a fun run sprint! This will be one or two heats. This is a great way to get your feet wet and enjoy an awesome morning of racing with individuals who are out there to have fun too!
This entire race will have great views from land for cheering your friends and family on while we are commentating beach side.
Board and gear demos will be available after the race.
This year, we will be going to the Model A Beach Club for a private lunch that is on site! No need to drive anywhere for lunch, we will have an entire private restaurant all to ourselves. Model A has a great lunch menu and a full bar. Please plan to join us after the last race finishes for lunch and friendship!
All Goat Boater Races are SUP only event. There will be no other kayaks, OC's or other crafts to dodge.
The Goat Boater Race Series:
The Goat Boater, located in Tega Cay, South Carolina was created by Rob Cynowa & Megan Cynowa. The series is an extremely unique 6 event summer race series that attracts many local racers and paddlers from the surrounding 5 states and Canada. This series consists of sprints, mid-range and longer distance paddles for all level paddlers. Each race (1 per month) of the series will be different, unique, includes a 1k ish fun run and ALWAYS a 1 mile social paddle afterwards!
Come challenge your skills over the season as we travel between 3 beautiful locations on Lake Wylie, South Carolina. These locations were strategically picked as they have great high up views where spectators and family will be able to view most of the race. Individual participation medals will be given each race, podium finishers for all categories, cash prizes for top 3 male and female riders and series awards will be given at the end of the season to those who have the most cumulative points.
Testimonial: "Goat boater race series was an excellent opportunity to improve in every way. Mixing with the other boaters has enhanced my knowledge of SUP and I’ve made some good friends that I would not otherwise have had the chance to. I applaud Megan and her helpers who have spent many hours planning and holding this series. Look forward to 2022"
The best of up to 4 of the 6 races will go towards season standings. https://canadianpaddleleague.ca/club-races/goat-boater-series/ Those who complete 4 of the 6 races will be rewarded. Better yet, Complete 6 of 6 races and get a few bonus points for end of season totals!
2023 is the year of cash! Goat Boater Race Series will be awarding over $5,000 cash this season for individual races and end of season winners!
Amazing gear up for grabs...
Starboard Gear:
Get Stoked here: https://sup.star-board.com/
Infinity Flash Paddles:
Get Stoked about owning one of these paddles here: https://infinity-sup.com/collections/sup-paddles
Black Project gear:
Get Stoked about your new fins here: https://blackprojectsup.com/sup-fins/
All of our races will take place on beautiful Lake Wylie, SC. This is a flat-water lake, 26 miles long, with lots of natural shore line. Our races start (8:45 AM) on Sundays.
Please keep in mind that although many of us race and are highly competitive, this is a fun series and meant to be about community, good vibes and sharing something we love. Whether you have a paddleboard in your backyard and want to come for your first race or want to go for the gold, this series could be for you.
Board Divisions and Age Divisions for 2023
Competitive Race Divisions:
Overall Top 3 Male & Female:
Then:
Age Divisions:
Men: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Female: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Board Divisions:
All Boards 12'5 and Under
12'6 + 14' Combined
Fun Race Divisions:
Men: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Female: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
All participants will receive finisher medals each race and a special award for all who make the podium.
Top 3 Competitive Male & Female winners get cash prizes.
Sign up for 3 races and get your Goat Boater Race Series T-Shirt! Complete up to 4 races and be eligible for our big awards at the end of the season.
Racers will accumulate points based on a relative scoring ratio, tracked by our good friends at 'The Canadian Paddle League.' Racers will be tracked all season long in both male and female categories. Total cumulative points win the season! Bonus points for anyone who completes 6 out of 6 races!
After each race: board, paddle and fin demos including Starboard, Infinity and Black Project Paddleboards, Paddles and Fins will take place on site. After an on site lunch all are invited to join us at Model A Brewing https://modelabrewing.com/grub/ (just down the road) for more great food, drinks, socializing and post race fun!
Thank you in advance for your support, patronage and best efforts to have fun and paddle hard. Whether you live down the road and have never been in a race, or are traveling from hours away, you will be warmly welcomed. To date we have hosted international paddlers and paddlers from 5 different states!
Paddle on!
Testimonial: "The Goat Boater race series turned out to be an excellent grass roots paddling series. It was a no pressure series that welcomed and encouraged all levels of experience to participate. The series includes various distances and courses. Everything is very well organized. Good people all around, from the organizers to the participants!"