Count Down to the Worlds

There is already a lot of excitement and interest in events for next year, leading up to the 2011 World Surf Kayak Championships, to be held in OBX, NC in the fall of 2011.

These events will be used as part of the selection process for the 2011 US East Surf Kayak Team, and we will be offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories at all events when possible.

The ESKA tentative plan for 2010 is as follows, dates TBD:

February 2010:
Jacksonville, Florida Event at Hannah Park

March 2010:
Charleston, South Carolina Event at Folly Beach

May 2010:
Topsail Island, North Carolina Event

September 2010:
The 2010 US National Surf Kayak Championships and Battle for Hatteras:
Once again the US National Surf Kayak Championships return to the east coast. With the World Championships occurring on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in fall of 2011, we plan on holding the 2010 Nationals in the same location, in order to test some systems, and do a bit of a “dress rehearsal” for the Worlds.

In addition, we will be running the much postponed Battle for Hatteras team event in conjunction with the 2010 US National Surf Kayak Championships. The Battle for Hatteras will feature teams of three (one HP kayak, one IC kayak, and one waveski) facing off against each other.

The 2010 National Surf Kayak Championships and Battle for Hatteras will occur over a four day period, likely in early September. Though this is a “US” event, we would like to extend the invitation to surf kayakers all over the world to come participate in the Nationals and the Battle for Hatteras.

October 2010:
Topsail Island, North Carolina Event

November 2010:
New Smyrna, Florida Event

There may be more events added to this list in the near future. Dates will be set in the coming months, and we will also have some other exciting news to announce soon.

We are also planning on holding 6-8 events during the 2011 lead up to the World Surf Kayak Championships.

More info soon. Check back at http://eskasurf.com

Fall East Coast Comps.

Battle of the Blade

Paddle Surfing Festival

Surf Kayak & SUP

September 26, '09

Surf City,

NC, Broadway Street access 8:00 A.M.

ESKA sanctioned event.

Contact G. Rock Roadtoad22@charter.net






U.S National Waveski Championships.

Sebastian Inlet, Florida

October 1-3, '09

The United States Waveski Surfing Championships are held yearly to determine the rankings of the best waveski surfers in the United States.
http://uswaveski.com/sebastian.html





Tybee Island Paddle Surf Jam

Definetly not the best surfers in the U.S competition.

Tybee Island,

October 24th

Hosted by Savannah Canoe & Kayak

ESKA sanctioned event.

October West Coast Comps.

Hoebuck Hoedown
At Beautiful Hobuck Beach, Neah Bay, Washington.
October 3-4, 2009
Hoebuck Website
http://www.raftandkayak.com/hobuck-hoedown/


Clam Slam at Pismo Beach
October 17-18th, 2009
This old favorite has been brought back to life. Held in conjunction with the Pismo Beach Clam Festival, it's a great one to bring the family to. Categories include:
Mens and Womens Hp
Mens and Womens IC
Mens Masters Hp
Mens Masters IC
Waveskis

1st Category : $75
2nd or 3rd category : $25

Mail Checks to
Dave Johnston
113 Van Ness Ave. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060

Davenport Classic
October 24-25th, 2009
Davenport is an incredibly gorgeous spot, frequently blessed with spectacular waves. The contest is awesome, the spot is gorgeous. Check out this gallery of pictures from last years contest, Davenport 2008, if it doesn't get you excited you should take up a new sport!


Registration details soon!

Surf Kayak IDW- Tybee Island

We have this exciting Instructor training program coming up. If you are thinking about increasing your surf and paddling knowledge, or have aspirations to become an instructor in surf kayaking , now is the time to sign up.
Instructor Candidates will be instructed and evaluated in the following areas:
Ability to teach and model strokes at the appropriate level .
Effective teaching ability that reflects both organization, preparedness and knowledge.
Good general knowledge of paddle sports techniques, equipment and the ACA organization.
Strong safety awareness and rescue skills.
Professionalism, leadership, and good interpersonal skills.

Wow, sounds cool!

Cost for the three days of classroom and on water practical instruction is $325.
http://www.savannahcanoeandkayak.com/

U.S WaveSki Nationals- Sebastian Inlet Oct 1,2,3.

The United States Waveski Surfing Championships are held yearly to determine the rankings of the best waveski surfers in the United States. The US Championships has competitors from all over the world trying to take home the coveted Open Championship Trophy. Last years 2008 Championship event held at the world famous “C” Street Break in Ventura, California saw Tony Cherry, from new Zealand, win the US Open!

Waveski surfing is a dynamic form of surfing where the rider is seated and strapped on a craft that resembles a surfboard with a seat and foot-straps. The riders paddle into and surf on waves as big as 12 to 15 feet strapped to a 7 to 9 foot board with a double sided paddle in hand. Waveski surfing is very similar to regular surfing except the wipeouts are bigger, more spectacular, and the maneuvers leave most new spectators wondering, “how did he do that.” Paddle surfing in one form or another is becoming one of the fastest growing watersports in the world and boasts an age demographic from 10 years old to 70+ years. The average age of most competitors is in their 30’s and most travel frequently to surf all over the world. For more info on Waveski Surfing go to http://uswaveski.com or to see video of Waveski Surfing, simply go to YouTube and type in “Waveski”.

Last years 2008 US Waveski Championships brought together the BEST waveskiers in the United States and abroad and produced some of the most extreme waveski surfing seen in the US in many years

Cocoa Beach Waveski Event - 24th April

Surf ICW Level 2/3

Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures will be hosting a level 2/3 surf Instructor Certification Workshop April 23 - 25.

The workshop will be run by Carl Ladd and Ben Lawry. This will be the last time a level 2/3 ICW will be allowed by the ACA so now is your chance. The course location will be northeast in Buzzards Bay and Rhode Island Sound. For more information or to sign up please contact Carl by phone (508) 636-0300 or by email www.westport@ospreyseakayak.com .