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Interested in Windsurfing?
Wanting to learn all about this awesome sport?
Already sail – but looking to get new gear?

If you are looking for answers to any of these questions – then the place to be is The Easy Rider on Monday, October 27.

We will be having a wine & cheese night to show you all about the sport . . .  and all about the new gear from Starboard – Severne – JP Australia – Neil Pryde and DaKine.

You will also be able to pre order the exact gear you want for next spring.

If you are interested – please call the shop at 780-413-4554 to RSVP for this event.

WHAT AN AWESOME WEEKEND!

Thank you all so much for coming out and paddling with us.

Here are the results – a full recap of the event, with photos will be up in the next couple of days.
Huge apologies to the few people that we missed getting times for.  With a large pack of Race and Tour paddlers finishing at the same time a few people were missed.

Starboard presents the
7th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup        August 16 & 17, 2014

Saturday, August 16
Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Tour on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. 
Race will be approximately 16 km.           Touring class will be approximately 8 km.
BBQ will follow at end of race / tour.
FREE Shuttle service provided to Pre-Registered  Race and Tour paddlers.

Saturday evening will be the  Easy Rider – SUP Film Festival – featuring the Canadian Premiere of H2Mexic0
Location is at the Overtime bar next to Easy Rider in Whitemud Crossing.          All Ages welcome until 9:30 PM

Sunday, August 17
World’s only indoor SUP Surf Contest         West Edmonton Mall Wave Pool
Men’s, Women’s and Juniors (16 and under).
SUP Surf Contest – Limited to 32 Men / 8 Women / 8 Juniors
First to sign up get to surf. 

Each paddle event is $25.
Tons of draw prizes.       All ability levels.      Must have your own Board / Paddle / Leash / Whistle

Entry Forms are now available IN STORE.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AUGUST 8, 2014
After August 8 – you will be on your own for getting to the start, and back from the finish to Laurier Park.

Pre Registration is now available at The Easy Rider
For the FREE Shuttle service you MUST pre-register – in person – at the store BEFORE Aug. 8

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 16, 2014
River RACE Paddlers
Registration and Check in Starts at 8:00 AM at the boat launch area of Laurier Park.
Shuttle to RACE Start leaves at 9:00 AM (only for Pre registered competitors)
ALL Paddlers MUST have a LEASH and a WHISTLE – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

River TOUR Paddlers
Registration and Check in Starts at 9:00 AM
TOUR will start at shortly after 10:00 AM – You MUST be ready to paddle by 9:45 AM
ALL Paddlers MUST have a LEASH and a WHISTLE – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

 ALL Paddlers will finish at Rafters Landing (Edmonton Queen River Boat)
Those that registered in advance will be shuttled back to Laurier Park for the BBQ and Awards.

SUP Film Festival.
7:00 PM at Overtime (right beside The Easy Rider store)
4211-106 Street.
Raffle Prizes and the Canadian Premiere of the SUP movie H2Mexic0

Sunday, August 17, 2014
SUP Surf Contest – Limited to 32 Men / 8 Women / 8 Juniors
First to sign up get to surf.

Meet in the Parking lot on the SOUTH side of the Water Park near Door “C” at 5:45 AM
Doors open at 6:00 AM
First Heat hits the Water at 6:30 AM.