The first Kalavida Summer SUP series race in the Okanagan was hosted in Vernon on Kalamalka Beach and was a huge success.  It’s a laid-back day that included a skills clinic with RogueSUP’s Norm Hann followed by the races.  Almost 30 paddlers came out to take on the new short courses and the field included athletes from as far away as Vancouver, Osoyoos and Kamloops. The women took to the course first for a short 2-miler while the men completed a longer 2.5 mile race. Conditions were almost flat and it was a great day of racing.  Season #2 is underway….  Next Summer Series Race goes Tuesday, June 14 and includes a 30 minute race clinic.

Results – Women

Competitive:

1. Tina Hoeben, Penticton 26:05
2. Beverly Harding, Peachland 27:47
3. Suzanne Foster, Clearwater 28:03
4. Maureen McEwan, Vernon 29.4
5. Tina Barrette, Vernon 30.18

Recreational:

1. Heidi Maddess, Vernon 30.29
2. Kristy Wright, Vancouver 31.16
3. Cara Cadre, Kamloops 31:17
4. Jess Reyner, Vernon 31.32
5. Diana Watt, Vernon 31.41
6. Stacey Kemp, Penticton, 32.14

Results – Men

Competitive:

1. Norm Hann, Squamish 30:13
2. Scott Siemens, Vernon 34.10
3. Kevin O’Brien, Vernon 35.10
4. Wade ‘Woody’ Anderson 35:20
5. Stefan Idzan, Kelowna 35:50
6. Nic Smith, Kamloops, 37:10
7. Chris Hromek, Kelowna 37:30
8. Kim Dolaszar, Vernon 38:40

Recreational:

1. Ian Nelson, Penticton 38:15
2. Bob Purdy, Kelowna, 39.10
3. Richard Warner, Kelowna 42.20
4. Garth Thompson, Kelowna 46.00
5. Craig Wyhony, Kelowna
6. Gavin Kinakin, Kelowna

Norn Hann shows the class how to pivot