PADDLESUP for TASP
August 5th, 2023 - Ridgway State Park
Imagine a nice summer morning in Ridgway State Park watching the sun come up over the beautiful San Juan mountains. You are about to get on a stand up paddleboard alongside paddlers of all abilities that have traveled from near and far to join in the first annual PaddleSUP For TASP Event. The event includes a 5k paddle, a 1 mile paddle and an open category in which you can choose your own distance and just get out on the board (or kayak or canoe) for an inspired experience.
Timeline
Friday August 4, 2023
update: Packet pick up on Saturday only!
Saturday August 5, 2023
7:00am-8:30am Event day registration & packet pick up
9:00am 5k start!*
9:10am 1 mile start!*
9:20am Open start!*
*Depending on numbers per category wave starts may be implemented to give you plenty of space
General Info
The Courses start and finish where the Uncompahgre River meets the Ridgway Reservoir, just down the road from where John Wayne kept law and order in the film True Grit!
Ridgway State Park officers will be on boats to offer a safe environment and there will be volunteers on boards and kayaks to help keep you going in the right direction.
All participants MUST wear a life jacket and carry a whistle at all times while on the water.
All participants must have their bib # on them during the paddle.
Participants under 12 years old must have a parent with them at all times.
You may use your own paddleboard or rent a board at Montrose Surf and Cycle.
If for any reason you need help during your paddle please blow your whistle and raise your paddle high in the air and a park ranger or volunteer will assist you.
Adaptive Athletes who require assistance please Email Hilary and describe your needs and we will make sure we have you covered.
Please email Jon with general event related questions. You can also call or text 512.771.4609.
*Courses subject to change
*5k and 1mi courses keep buoys on your left, when you turnaround you will be next to the shoreline
*Open course go out to the turn around buoy and head back to the start/finish area. Take your time and have fun!
*Distances are approximate and may be shortened due to weather or any other reason.
Courses
Categories
5k - For the endurance minded athlete!
1 mile - This is doable for beginner to intermediate with moderate fitness
Open - You can paddle a SUP board, kayak or canoe. Just get out there and have fun while helping TASP!
Virtual - You can participate from anywhere in the WORLD to help TASP athletes so please consider joining in the fun on August 5th!
Awards
Top 3 Adaptive Male & Female in 5k and 1mi
Top 3 Individual Male & Female in 5k and 1m
All finishers receive a special finisher item
Top 3 Male & Female fundraisers will receive amazing prizes
Best Costume while paddling gets a prize!