We are super stoked to announce that our summer challenge series will not only help spread Standup Paddleboarding to the Midwest, but it will help a great cause too.
Our Paddleboard Specialists SUP Challenge has been named “Paddle for the Polar Bears”. The series will raise funds for Madison, Wisconsin’s Henry Vilas Zoo. Funds raised will help to complete the Arctic Passage, a home for polar bears and seals. The Zoo is a free and highly educational resource for Madison kids of all ages.
A fantastic group of partners including Wingra Boats,
A Stone’s Throw,
Naish Surfing and
Werner Paddles are helping to make the challenge series a reality.
The best part for participants? Owning gear is optional. A $15 equipment charter includes a lesson, preparing each paddler to paddle like crazy to the finish line.
Paddleboard Specialists will be on hand each event date with
lessons beginning at 10:30 a.m. until just before 1:30 p.m., when the challenge begins.
When each challenge is completed, Paddleboard Specialists will also be holding official Regional Naish Surfing races with the top finishers across the six-event series qualifying to compete at the national Naish Surfing final event in Lake Tahoe on September 26, 2010.
Want to get a jump on the competition? Call us at 1-877-473-1199 or email
info@paddleboardspecialists.com. We are out paddling on the lakes already and would be happy to have you along with us. We are stocked with new
demo boards for every skill level of paddler. From race boards to the perfect board for the first-timer, we will help you find the right board for your comfort level.
Paddleboard Specialists “Paddle for the Polar Bears” details:
Location: Wingra Park on Lake Wingra in Madison, Wi.
Dates: Sunday, June 6; Sunday June 27; Saturday, July 17; Sunday, July 25; Saturday, August 7; Sunday, August 15
Time: 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. lessons. Arrive on site anytime between 10:15am and 2:15pm to participate in the lessons!
3 p.m. Naish Surfing race series races
To assure availability of charter equipment, participants can pre-register for lessons and for the events by emailing
info@paddleboardspecialists.com
