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September, 15, 2012 – WPA Region 11, Mid-South Championship and National Event

The 2012 Blue Ridge event is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 at the Morganton Point NFS Recreation area. This race is the site for WPA Region 11, Mid-South Championship along with a WPA National event. As a national event, people outside of Region 11 have a chance to add points to their overall WPA point accumulation for the last time in 2012. All sanctioned events are on the 15th. In addition, for all out of town paddlers, we'll have a sunset group paddle Friday night followed by a bonfire and cookout. Bring your own food. After the sanctioned events Saturday, we will have some fun events. Team relay sprints, individual sprints, a dog owners race with dogs on board. A few surprizes to come. Saturday night has an after party with food, live music and spirits. For all that stay over Sunday, I'm planning a paddle down the scenic,clear water Toccoa River. When water is released at dam, the depth is enough to use any type board you have. A 7 mile trip with plenty of wildflowers and birdlife. Several small play waves are present to test your river surfing skills or lack of there of!! Accomodation choices and details to come, so keep checking in!! For more info: http://www.surfblueridge-sup.com/2012/02/blue-ridge-race-the-2012-wpa-region-11-championship-site/

Online registration is $50. This includes lunch for registered paddlers. Please try to pre-register online. On site registration $75. Races begin at 11:00 am with meeting at 10:30 AM. All events have a water start and finish. WPA Sanctioned and SUP Splash events include a 2 mile Surf SUP board styles only, with maximum length 12'2?. 8 mile Elite/Long course 12'6 , 14?, and Unlimited. Awards for gender and age groups. Points awarded that fall in WPA guide lines for SUP Splash. In addition, a 4 mile Intermediate class for all board categories. No points given, but prizes will. This is for those that aren't quite ready to race in the Elite group

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