The fifth annual Windhaven Insurance Orange Bowl Paddle Championship presented by Blue World Paddle, Surf & Skate benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami will take place Saturday, May 9, 2015at the Miami Rowing Club located at 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, adjacent to the historic Miami Marine Stadium. The Orange Bowl Paddle Championship is one of the largest Stand Up Paddle (SUP) events on the East Coast. The Championship welcomes paddle boarders of all levels from all over to the waters of Biscayne Bay.
The event will feature several races throughout the day. The Elite Course is a challenging 8.6 mile race rounding the historic Virginia Key. Elite Course paddle boarders will compete for cash and prizes totaling $4,000. The Recreational Course is a 2.5 mile family – friendly loop in protected waters on the southwest side of the key. The Corporate Challenge will follow in the same location. There will also be a 100-yard sprint course and additional water activities for the entire family.
Milla Navarro, the #1 nationally-ranked, 16 year-old competitive SUP professional, will lead a youth paddle clinic. The Miami native will teach young novices paddle board basics.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the first race (Elite) will start at 9:00 a.m.
To pre-register, go to http://game.orangebowl.org/