Sept. 17
Hennessey’s Taverns of California is proud to host the Hennessey’s World SUP and Paddleboard Championships in beautiful Hermosa Beach, California.
An exciting line-up of races, headlined by the new seven-mile Elite course. (If you aren’t sure if you are qualified, please contact the WPA to determine your status.) For those who have not yet qualified, there WILL be a four-mile SUP qualifier for the Elite race first thing that morning. Top three of each division (not age group) will qualify and go into the Elite race at no extra charge. For those who are not novices, but not necessarily Elite, this is the perfect race for you. Even if you don’t want to participate in the headlining race, this will be the competitive race below the Elites with medals awarded for top three in each division – Stock, 14’, Unlimited and Wahine.
All prone paddleboarders will NOT have to qualify to participate in the Elite race; therefore, all prone paddlers will be racing the seven-mile race.
There will also be a three-mile Fun Race for novices. Again, medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.
Afterwards, in the race tradition of Hennessey’s Taverns and the Southern California Paddleboard Club, a full-blown luau, complete with roasted pigs, will follow immediately on the Hermosa Beach Promenade. Come hang out at the beer garden with your fellow racers, eat and drink, listen to great live music and enjoy the award ceremony and massive raffle.
Course
- All races start south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. First race begins at 7:45 AM
- Water start and Beach finish.
- Elite Course – 7 Miles
- Elite Course Qualifier – 4 Miles
- Fun Paddle – 3 Miles
For more info, go to www.hennesseyspaddleboarding.com/events/hipc.aspx
