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PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 1, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011
Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
Michael Cichon had the best hand in the poker run with four Kings and walked away with $100.
Michael Cichon had the best hand in the poker run with four Kings and walked away with $100.
Susan Webb won an Ace Paddle in the raffle.
Susan Webb won an Ace Paddle in the raffle.
Steve and Kristina, 11, Wieder try out some paddleboards in the shallow water.
Steve and Kristina, 11, Wieder try out some paddleboards in the shallow water.
Mike Smith paddling with his son, Cash, 5, during the poker run.
Mike Smith paddling with his son, Cash, 5, during the poker run.
Paddlers make their way back against the wind during the poker run.
Paddlers make their way back against the wind during the poker run.
Bob McFarland and Rob Attanasio
Bob McFarland and Rob Attanasio
People begin to get the boards back in the water to head out for the poker run Saturday, Oct. 1 during the 3rd annual SUP Fest at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
People begin to get the boards back in the water to head out for the poker run Saturday, Oct. 1 during the 3rd annual SUP Fest at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
Nicky Moore, of St. Petersburg, and Mindy Quinsey, of Tampa pose together Saturday, Oct. 1 during the 3rd annual SUP Fest at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Moore was first in women's stock class and Quinsey was first in women's race and third overall.
Nicky Moore, of St. Petersburg, and Mindy Quinsey, of Tampa pose together Saturday, Oct. 1 during the 3rd annual SUP Fest at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Moore was first in women's stock class and Quinsey was first in women's race and third overall.
The Wrenchers
The Wrenchers
Jaycee Morrison, 6, has fun with her hula hoop.
Jaycee Morrison, 6, has fun with her hula hoop.
John and Jane Banbace
John and Jane Banbace
Mindy Quinsey from Tampa was the first woman to cross the finish line and third overall in the sprint race.
Mindy Quinsey from Tampa was the first woman to cross the finish line and third overall in the sprint race.
Jay Boggess from West Palm Beach came in first in the sprint race.
Jay Boggess from West Palm Beach came in first in the sprint race.
Sara Herbert brings her board over to where some of the other boards were kept.
Sara Herbert brings her board over to where some of the other boards were kept.
Jay Boggess of West Palm Beach wears his first place medal proudly.
Jay Boggess of West Palm Beach wears his first place medal proudly.

 

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