Bay Bridge Paddle

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD

The 2018 Bay Bridge Paddle is in the books.  The racing went off without a hitch and we were able to get all three courses completed before the rain fell.  It was a great day!  Thank you to all of our sponsors, especially Leinenkugel, Sprint, and Kind.  Thank you to our supporters and racers!  We hope you had a wonderful day and can’t thank you enough for helping make this the 2nd biggest paddle event on the East Coast!!!

Congratulations to our big winners:

9m course – 14′ SUP men

1. Eri Tenorio
2. Larry Cain
3. Fielding Pagel

9m course – 12’6″ women

1. Sey Chelle
2. Kimberly Barnes
3. Stephanie Shildeler

9m course – Sea Kayaks men

1. Joe Stibler
2. Marshall Seddon
3. Jeff Lusk

Check out all of the results here!

Water enthusiasts of all ages and expertise are invited to join us at the Bay Bridge Paddle, open to Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks and other paddle craft.

Paddling any part of the Chesapeake Bay waters is a thrilling experience and launching from Sandy Point State Park is no different. With a beautiful sandy beach on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, you are provided with expansive views overlooking the Bay Bridge. This race will bring together all levels of paddlers to share in a day of camaraderie and fellowship. Each race will present a different experience and challenge, the bay’s shifting conditions add to the fun as racers can experience anything from flat water glides to gusty winds and unpredictable swell and tides from the wind and current.

The Elite 9 mile Crossing will challenge racers with a high level of fitness and paddling experience; racers with less experience or conditioning can enjoy the 5K Paddle or the 1.5K recreation course closer to shore. In addition to these races, there will be other memorable events to entertain everyone, and with the generous backing of our sponsors, there will be over $7,000 in prizes and cash awarded!

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the elite race with ten (10) or more participants in a class: 14′ Men’s paddleboard and 12’6″ Women’s paddleboard classes will receive the highest payout of prize money.  Awards ceremony will take pace shortly after the races have completed.

All race participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and a carb-loaded breakfast to help get you energized for the race. When you return from the race and are ready to refuel, you will also receive a complimentary delicious, fresh, healthy lunch package.  There will be other breakfast and lunch food items for sale for all attendees during the event.

CLINICS!
Register for either clinic at paddleguru.com
Both clinics will be offered Friday, June 1st. Time 3:30pm – 5pm.

Larry Cain – 5 Fundamentals Clinic:

This clinic is an introduction to the 5 fundamentals of effective paddling technique used by the best professional racers. What you’ll find is that everyone attempts to do the fundamentals of things in technique, but executes them in a highly personalized way that makes the most sense for their unique anthropocentric measurements (body type) and fitness strengths and weaknesses. Larry will explain each of the fundamentals – the what, why and how if each – and share drills with participants that will help them learn to execute each fundamental better and in the process improve their technique and ability to move their board effectively. He’ll take a look at each paddler and suggest which drills they should focus on in priority order moving forward.

All Levels Clinic with Seychelle:

Improve stroke efficiency, work on speed and maneuvering your board. This includes footwork, steering and turns. We will also discuss racing and training techniques and paddling to increase fitness and endurance. I always like to leave tine in my clinics for Q & A – (nutrition, strength training, distance paddling, sprints, etc.) Come prepared to ask for what you want to learn so I can tailor the clinic according to you.

The Bay Bridge Paddle proudly supports the Foundation for Community Betterment.

The official hotel sponsor for the 2018 Bay Bridge Paddle is Country Inn & Suites.  Call them at 410-571-6700 for special $149 per night rate.  2 night stay minimum if staying Saturday night.  Special rate only available for a short time.