The Carolina Cup
April 28th-May 1st, 2022
Harbor Island
5K RECREATIONAL RACE
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Racers Meeting 8:30 am, The Race begins8:40 amm
This is a 3.5-mile flatwater race, in the inland waterways and ICWW around Harbor Island in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. There are currents and wind, some boat traffic, but no ocean swells and a large portion of the race is in no-wake zones. This 3.5-mile Carolina Cup race around Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach is the 5K of the SUP race scene. It’s the perfect distance and course to start off on your SUP race adventure. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 50 minutes and an hour and a half to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to get on a board and enjoy the water, enjoy the day.
Categories & Awards
SUP 12'6"- Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female 13U, 14-17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
SUP 14'-Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
Prone ALL- Overall Top 3 Male & Female
SUP Unlimited-Overall Top 3 Overall Male and Female
**Please note that there must be 5 participants in a category to get an award.
MOney Island
10K OPEN RACE
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Racers Meeting at 8:45am, The Race begins 9:10am
This is a longer flat-water race, in the inland waterways around the spoil islands between Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Just like the Recreational Race, there are currents and wind, but no ocean swells. This 8-mile race around the spoil Islands of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is the 10K of the SUP race scene. It’s the perfect distance and course if you’ve been paddling and want a challenge. This Carolina Cup race is an intermediate to advanced race. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 1 and 2 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to get into the racing scene, push your body, and to see what you can do.
Categories & Awards:
SUP 12'6"- Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female U17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
SUP 14'-Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male & Female U17, 18-49, 50-59 & 60+
Prone ALL- Overall Top 3 Male & Female
SUP Unlimited-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Kayak-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Surfski Single-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Surfski Double-Top 3 Teams
OC-1-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
OC-2-Top 3 Teams
**Please note that there must be 5 participants in category to get an award.
GRAVEYARD 13-MILE ELITE RACE
GRAVEYARD SURFSKI & OUTRIGGER RACE
KID'S RACE
THE TECHNICAL SPRINT RACE
GRAVEYARD
13-MILE ELITE Race
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Racers Meeting at 9:25am, The Race begins at 9:40am
This is a beach start and finish. This is a 12.6-13.2-mile ocean and flatwater race, started on the ocean side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, out through the surf, downwind to the inlet, into the inland waterways and ICWW around Wrightsville Beach. There are two inlets, one of which will require racers to surf waves in through the inlet. There will be some boat traffic, and ocean swells. The ocean section of the race will be the downwind section, if the weather cooperates. We will change the direction of the race to optimize the conditions for a fast, fun, challenging race. The mileage depends on the line you take. This Carolina Cup race is for elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge. Depending on your board and experience, it will take between 2 and 3.5 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to push your limits and measure yourself against some of the best paddlers in the world. YOU MUST FINISH THE HALF-WAY MARK WITHIN 2 HOURS. THERE IS A 5 HOUR LIMIT on the Elite Race. MONEY DIVISION/CASH PRIZES: Top 10 overall Male & Female
Categories & Awards:
Overall SUP Top 10 Male & Female
SUP 14' & Under: Top 3 Male & Female U17, 50+
SUP Unlimited: Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Stock: Top 3 Male & Female
Prone 14: Top 3 Male & Female
Prone Unlimited: Top 3 Male & Female
**Please note that there must be 5 participants to get an awards.
Longboat
SURFSKI & OUTRIGGER RACE
Saturday, April 30,2022
Racers Meeting 8:00am Race Begins: 8:25 am (Kayaks & Surfski's)
Race Begins: 8:30 am (OC)
Graveyard Course, but it starts and finishes on the Sound Side. Water start and beach finish.
Categories and Awards
Kayak: Top 3 Overall (This includes Male and Female)
OC-1-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
OC-2: Top 3 Teams
Surfski Single-Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Surfski Double: Top 3 Teams
**Please note that there must be 5 participants to get an awards.
Technical
Ocean Sprints race
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Racers meeting at 8:45 am, The race begins 9:00am
The Carolina Cup Technical Sprint format consists of fast-paced sprints, starting and finishing on the beach. Consisting of a sequence of buoy turns to test participants’ ability to not only sprint fast but their overall board skills. Structured in an elimination format, there is plenty of opportunity for all competitors. It is structured with a repechage round so everyone gets at least one-second chance followed by a series of showdowns to reach the Final 4.
The is an Open division race that will allow unseeded athletes to make their way through the elimination to meet the very best in the World in the Pro seeding round.
Kids race
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Racers Meeting 10:15 am, The Race Begins 10:30
The Carolina Cup Kid's Race is a fun way to kick off the races on the Sound Side for children ages 6-14. They can complete 1 op 2 loops and all get recognized.
Categories and Awards:
1 Loop: Top 3 Male and Female
2 Loops: Top 3 Male and Female
Clinics & Demos
try some new 2022 equipment before the Carolina Cup races on demo Day. April 29th,2022
Improve your paddle skills and take a clinic April 26th-May 1st, 2022
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