Fast Times at Kalavida High - It was the fourth race in the Kalavida Summer SUP Series and Cory Spicoli and Sheila Sovereign won their respective classes.  On what was a strangely quiet tourist nite on Kal Beach, a large group of sup’sters took to the short course with the winning times coming in under 15 minutes.  The race even included a trip under Kal Dock on the first lap and one beach portage.  Check out what Spicoli had to say about his victory –

Here’s a short interview with Mr. Spicoli after his win –

Cory Spicoli: Well, I’ll tell you Stu, I did battle some humongous ripples! But you know, just like I told the guy on KBC “Paddlin’ is my business!”

KBC TV: You know, a lot of people expected maybe Wade ‘Woody’ Anderson or Gary ‘Kuku Hoe’ Wessels would take the honors this year.
Cory Spicoli: [laughs incredulously] Those guys are freaks!
KBC TV: [oblivious] That’s fantastic! Let me ask you a question. When you get out there, do you ever fear for your life?
Cory Spicoli: Well, I’ll tell you, SUPing’s not a sport, it’s a way of life, you know, a hobby. It’s a way of looking at that lake and saying, “Hey bud, let’s party!” [focuses on Stu's sport coat]
Cory Spicoli: Where’d you get this jacket?
KBC TV: [evasive] I got this from the network. Let me ask you a question. What’s next for Cory Spicoli?
Cory Spicoli: Heading over to the C4 River SUP Tour and on to the Battle of the Paddle, and then me and Kev are going to wing on over to the Baja and jam with the Donnas! [to the two girls next to him]
Cory Spicoli: And you guys are invited too!

SUPing's not just a job, it's a way of life

July 20 Results – ‘Under the Dock Dash’

Men:

1. Cory Ferguson, Vernon
2. Wade ‘Woody’ Anderson, Vernon
3. Kevin O’Brien, Vernon
4. Dave Regehr, Vernon
5. Gary ‘Kuku Hoe’ Wessels, Vernon
6. RIck Scheirer, Calgary, AB
7. Doug Baron, Alberta (we think anyway…)
8. Jeremey Poettcker, Grande Prairie, AB

Women:

1. Sheila Sovereign, Vernon
2. Regena Seminutin, Vernon
3. Michelle Tarr, Vernon (Tie) / Megan Desimone, Vernon (Tie)

About Kalavida Surf Shop
Kalavida – That little Surf/SUP shop across from Kalamalka Beach at the south end of Vernon, BC.  Fully stocked, and stoked, about the sport of Stand Up Paddle Surfing/Boarding.  Serving up SUP sales and rentals in Vernon, Kelowna and around the Okanagan. Kalavida carries Surftech, C4 Watermen, Rogue, Hovie, Werner and Kialoa– 13908 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream (Vernon), BC.778-475-5808  www.kalavidasurfshop.com/

1 Comment

1.   Jan Johnson   |  Friday, 20 August 2010 at 6:14 pm

   Can you tell me if it’s possible to rent an SUP to try in Kalamalka Lake? What is the cost? Do you provide lessons? And what hours are you open every day? Thanks!
   Jan