Whitewater Stand Up Paddling (SUP) from charlie simmons on Vimeo.
ENJOY!
-charlie simmons-
team Wave Sport kayaks, Ophion Paddles, Shred Ready helmets, Bomber Gear, Skirtworks
The 2010 Coosa River Whitewater Festival was a blast, and was infact the 25th anniversary of the event; and i would have to say it went very well.
Friday's events consisted of a "Fun-Float/Practice day" which i was unable to attend due to my girlfriend Brittany's graduation from Auburn University (congrats B!)
However, Saturday on the other hand i was able to make it out for, and it went great. The day started early, at leat for me, buy shuttling up to the put in around 9 a.m. During this time there was a mass start down river race to where the main event was to take place at "Moccosins Gap." Unable to race, do to carrying to many vessels to the freestyle comp, (see below image; k1, c1, SUP)
(above)You gotta love some Blunt action!
My firt competition of the day was on my Stant Up Paddle-board or SUP. The name of the comp was Freestyle through-a-rapid/ Sit on Top. Well i managed to break the trend for the first time in the festivals existance with my paddle board. Though there was still some good competion including from Southern Trails and COC owener Lonnie whom managed to pull of some nice enders and even spins, but i think it was the surfs and freestyle dismounts i pulled that brought home the 1st place award to me! Below are some shots of how it all unfolded, again taken by Brittany.
All good things come to an END!
(above) a few shots from my first heat
(above) Jeremy Adkins
(above) Mcnasty in the top wave
(above) since the competion was "through rapid" you could take advantage of 3 features during your time limit. here is me in the "Top Hole"
(above) Big Loop by Jeremy Adkins
Hunter Katich with a paddle toss!
Accepting Awards
-WANTS YOU!!-
