The 2012 Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity will consist of 5 – April 28th in Dana Point, June 2nd Deerfield Beach Florida, July 7th Lake Tahoe, August 25th Washington DC and Sept 15th Austin Texas. Our stated goal is to raise $100,000 for our non-profit partners while raising awareness to their causes and introducing communities to the sports of Paddling.
Support the companies that support the sports you love: Kona Brewing Company, Ocean Minded, Futures Fins, SUP ATX/Lahui Kai Racing, Hobie Polarized, H2O Overdrive and Watermans Applied Science.
The Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity has raised more than $50,000USD for charity since its inception in 2009 and helped galvanize paddling communities across the country. The PFH is open to all paddle craft. For more info visit www.paddleforhumanity.org.
Orange County, CA – The Right Coast is ramping up for the 2nd annual Watermans Paddle for Humanity – Deerfield Beach, Florida, June 1-2, 2012. The Dana Point event was a huge success and saw some intense action from several of the sports most prominent athletes and the writing is on the wall, PFH Deerfield will not be one to miss. This year’s event features a 5K fun paddle, 10K elite race and the infamous CPR race.
The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is about creating channeling the positive energy of the paddling community towards a good cause. This years events focus on bringing money and awareness to a variety of non-profit organizations, allowing the participant to chose their favorite cause to support. The official charity of the series is the Navy SEAL Foundation.
The most important aspect of the Paddle for Humanity is that it has something for everyone. “You don’t have to be a world class athlete to participate,” said race director Pete Stirling. Adding, “For our events it is all about people of all ages, experience and skill level toeing the line and experiencing the fun that comes with being part of the paddling community.” Online registration is as low as $50 and 20% of the proceeds go directly to the charity of the participant’s choice.
One notable addition to this year’s event is the CPR race. A challenging course created by Elite Waterman Chuck Patterson that has been compared to the Tough Mudder of Paddling. “I’ve had people tell me it was the hardest race they’ve ever done and then turn around and say it was the most fun they’ve had in the same sentence,” said Patterson. Read the rest of this entry »
Friday, June 1st Paddle Power Training with Mick Di Betta and Kelly Margetts
3:00 PM Friday June 1st: Enjoy 2-hours of training and advice from the world’s best! Lahui Kai’s Mick Di Betta and Kelly Margetts are coming to Deerfield Beach and ready to share the secrets of their success with you. Mick has trained 13 Molokai to Oahu winners and held the race record from 1997-2005; he is joined by Kelly Margetts, recently ranked #7 best SUP paddler in the world. The Clinic will take place on the sand immediately South of the International Fishing Pier directly in front of the Wyndam Deerfield Beach resort. A limited number of boards will be available to demo. The focus of this event will be learning to train smart on and off the water.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE, FROM THE FIRST TIME PADDLER TO THE ELITE RACER.
The 2012 Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity will consist of five stops: April 28th in Dana Point, June 2 Deerfield Beach Florida, July 7th Lake Tahoe, August 25th Washington DC and Sept 15th Austin Texas. Our stated goal is to raise $100,000 for our non-profit partners while raising awareness to their causes and introducing communities to the sports of Paddling.
The Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity has raised more than $50,000USD for charity since its inception in 2009 and helped galvanize paddling communities across the country. The PFH is open to all paddle craft. For more info visit www.paddleforhumanity.org.
About Chuck Patterson:
Chuck Patterson is an inspiring person. He is 6’2” and weighs 220 pounds. He competes at the pro level in five different sports: stand up paddling, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, skiing and snowboarding. For more info visit chuckpattersonsports.com
The 2012 Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity will consist of five stops: April 28th in Dana Point, June 2 Deerfield Beach Florida, July 7th Lake Tahoe, August 25th Washington DC and Sept 15th Austin Texas. Our stated goal is to raise $100,000 for our non-profit partners while raising awareness to their causes and introducing communities to the sports of Paddling.
The Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity has raised more than $50,000USD for charity since its inception in 2009 and helped galvanize paddling communities across the country. The PFH is open to all paddle craft. For more info visit www.paddleforhumanity.org.
About Chuck Patterson:
Chuck Patterson is an inspiring person. He is 6’2” and weighs 220 pounds. He competes at the pro level in five different sports: stand up paddling, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, skiing and snowboarding. For more info visit chuckpattersonsports.com
THE CPR… A devilish race straight from the mind of one of the sports greatest promoters, Chuck Patterson. The Paddle for Humanity has something for everyone – a 5k fun paddle for the 1st timer and intermediate just looking to enjoy the day; a 10K for those looking to push themselves against the worlds best; and now the CPR. When we first started to talk about the race Chuck’s intentions were clear, he wanted to make something fun that would challenge anyone willing to take it on and reward participants for having a good time and being fit. The event is as much about being an all around athlete as paddling, but more importantly it is about the experience. Each participant is up against themselves to finish the course and see what they are made of. From a qualitative standpoint, there is not bad time, only good times. It will be as fun to watch as it is to participate in and I won’t be upset if it ends up stealing the show. Growing the sport is what the PFH is all about and it would be to the benefit of all if it continues to grow in this direction.
The Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity has raised more than $50,000USD for charity since its inception in 2009 and helped galvanize paddling communities across the country. The PFH is open to all paddle craft. For more info visit www.paddleforhumanity.org.
About Chuck Patterson:
Chuck Patterson is an inspiring person. He is 6’2” and weighs 220 pounds. He competes at the pro level in five different sports: stand up paddling, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, skiing and snowboarding. For more info visit chuckpattersonsports.com
The Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity has raised more than $50,000USD for charity since its inception in 2009 and helped galvanize paddling communities across the country. The PFH is open to all paddle craft. For more info visit www.paddleforhumanity.org.
About Chuck Patterson:
Chuck Patterson is an inspiring person. He is 6’2” and weighs 220 pounds. He competes at the pro level in five different sports: stand up paddling, tow-in surfing, kite surfing, skiing and snowboarding. For more info visit chuckpattersonsports.com
This little video made it onto the web early, so we decided to show it. If you haven’t heard yet the Chuck Patterson Rally is a killer. 20% of the field failed to finish and those who did earned it. The event is a true test of a competitors metal and not one to miss. Next stop, Deerfield Beach. It will be interesting to see who is up to the challenge.
It is worth noting that Connor’s use of a relatively new product, the LiftSUP, created quite a stir and gave him a noticeable advantage over the competition. I’m sure we will be hearing more about this product in the future.
The race challenged the best with World Champion Connor Baxter, Fernando Stalla and Slater Trout battling it out for most of the race. In the end it was Connor who overcame an apparent near blackout while attempting to reenter the water for his last leg that won the race. In five plus years of watching these races I’ve never seen competitors of this caliber walking into the water at the end of a lap. It was a sight to see.
Stay tuned for results, race recap and more photos/videos over the next few days as we recover from a great weekend of racing.
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Challenging paddle/run/paddle rally will punish the worlds best April 28th at the Watermans Paddle for Humanity
Orange County, CA – A day in the life of Chuck Patterson is intense and so is his signature course for the Watermans Paddle for Humanity – The Chuck Patterson Signature Series Rally Race. The paddle and run event will feature beach obstacles and distances that will challenge the hardiest of competitors.
Patterson thrives on pushing his limits and expects the same from his participants. “I want something that will really push the paddlers and reward the most well rounded athlete,” said Chuck. Adding, “It is going to be fun Read the rest of this entry »
Gone are the days of spending $300+ on quality sunglasses, thanks to our good friends at Hobie Polarized! Hobie makes the best sunglasses in the world for watersports. From paddling to fishing, top watermen and women choose Hobie Polarized.
Join the entire Watermans Paddle for Humanity crew in our appreciation for these quality sunglasses and do yourself a favor by scoring some of these great glasses. There are two ways to win:
#1 – Comment or ‘Like’ the Watemans Paddle for Humanity Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/paddleforhumanity) A men’s and women’s winner will be chosen the Thursday before each stop of the PFH National Tour. The glasses being given away will be featured on the Facebook page before each event.
#2 – Attend a Paddle for Humanity event for multiple chances to win during the post event raffle at the Kona Brewing Co. after-party. (http://paddleforhumanity.org/html/Events.html)
Get some Hobie Polarized glasses and open your eyes to the world beneath the waves.
