Onslow Bay Challenge

Official Results

2009-06-16T07:54:00.000-07:00

Here is how it all shook out.

12'6 & Under
1. Mike Owens 2 hrs 20 min 50 sec 12' 1 Owens Ocean Sports Loli' ana
2. Brad Jones 2 hrs 23 min 57 sec 12' C4 Hola Hola
3. Jason Colclough 2 hrs 32 min 57 sec 12' 1 Owens Ocean Sports Loli' ana
4. Chris Hill 2 hrs 36 min 48 sec 12' Mickey Munoz
5. Phil Luther 11'6 Bill Foote

14'
1. Brad Howard 2 hrs 46 min 18 sec 14' Ted Spencer
2. James Bain 3 hrs 21 min 04 sec 14' Bark (Surftech)

Iron Women
1. Melissa Rhodes 3 hrs 28 min 03 sec 12' C4 Hola Hola

Congrats to Kerry Underhill for winning the Rick Romano original painting.

Pics from the finish

2009-06-16T07:30:00.001-07:00

The lone female competitor and some of the men.

2009-06-16T07:14:00.000-07:00

What a great event!!! Thanks to all who volunteered and participated. We hope next year will be bigger and more people will be moved to participate. Here are some pics.

Postponed to 6/13

2009-06-06T03:34:00.000-07:00

I regret to inform everyone, due to N-NNE to blow @ 10-15 we will have to postpone the race to the rain date of June 13th. We held on to all hope. Hopefully next weekend will bless us with a howling SW. See you all on Sat!

Shuttle and Parking Info

2009-06-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

The Blackburns are graciously allowing us to park on their property on the corner of Florida Ave. and South Anderson Blvd. in Topsail Beach. All participants need to be at the start (access #2 @ Shell Island, Wrightsville Beach) and registred by 10:30 a.m. There will be a shuttle available from the parking in Topsail Beach to the start at Wrightsville. If you opt for the shuttle please be at the lot on the corner of Florida Ave. and S. Anderson Blvd. no latter than 9:45 a.m. For those who carpool or leave a vehicle at the start, there will also be a shuttle back to the vehicles after the race. Parking at Wrightsville Beach will be tight, so get there early for a good spot. There will be signs marking the route to the parking lot at Topsail from Hwy 210 on. Again if there are any questions call Jason at SideArm Surf & Skate, (910).686.2969

Here is the Mapquest link:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Topsail+Beach&state=NC&address=Florida+Ave+%26+S+Anderson+Blvd&zipcode=28445&country=US&latitude=34.353901&longitude=-77.644684&geocode=INTERSECTION#a/maps/m::14:34.353903:-77.644685:0:::::/e

Event Sponsors

2009-05-26T16:06:00.000-07:00

We need to say thanks to a laundry list of sponsors including........
C4, Xcel, Hinano, Rainbow, Eastern Surf Supply, Harry Evans, Rick Romano, Trinity Studios, Local Sessions, All Ways Graphics, Jerry Blackburn, On Shore Surf Shop, Herrings, Chris Hill, SideArm Surf & Skate, Priority Air

Lodging

2009-05-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

The Sea Vista is one of the only two motels near the finish line in Topsail Beach.
http://www.seavistamotel.com/

The Jolly Roger Motel is the other. They don't have a web site, but here is thier info....
803 Ocean Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC Ph# (910) 328-4616 or (800) 633-3196

The Island Inn in Surf City
302 North Shore Dr., Surf City, NC 28445 Ph# (910) 328-2341 or (800) 573-2566

The Holiday Inn is at the opposite end of the island in N. Topsail Beach, approx. 25 min drive to the finish line. http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/sfytb?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-ex-_-sfytb&dp=true

These are a couple of local realtors that can help out with vacation rentals.
http://www.topsail-realty.com/
http://www.accessthebeach.com/
http://www.wardrealty.com/

Rick Romano Origional Artwork for charity auction

2009-05-11T15:43:00.001-07:00

I would like to send a huge thank you to Rick Romano for donating an origional painting for charity auction! Rick's work is featured frequently in the Stand Up Journal, and I'm sure it will help us raise some extra money for The American Cancer Society!! Thanks Again Rick!

Onslow Bay Challenge

2009-05-11T14:20:00.000-07:00

The Onslow Bay Challenge is a charity paddle event to support The American Cancer Society and childrens cancer research. The 12.5 mile course will be a race for those that choose, and a fund raising paddle for others. The race will begin at Wrightsville Beach access #2,(Shell Island) and conclude at the access south of the Jolly Roger Fishing Pier in Topsail Beach. Paddlers of most skill levels are encouraged to participate. There will be safety boats present to put any concerns at ease. Paddlers will be divided into 12'6" and 14' classes with prizes for the winners. Entry is $50 and there will be a bnaquet afterwards. All proceeds go DIRECTLY to The American Cancer Society. For any questions call SideArm Surf & Skate (910)686-2969, and ask for Jason.