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PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key race of the SUP series


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 22, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key race of the SUP series
A.J. Grande paddles at the Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach.
A.J. Grande paddles at the Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach.
Taylor Jalving received first place with her 14-foot board in the junior girl’s open race.
Taylor Jalving received first place with her 14-foot board in the junior girl’s open race.
Ryan Ferace received first place in the open boys division.
Ryan Ferace received first place in the open boys division.
Founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfieri and third place winner in the women’s open Kat Lucchesi
Founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfieri and third place winner in the women’s open Kat Lucchesi
Founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfieri and first place winner of the women’s open Karen Wiegandt
Founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfieri and first place winner of the women’s open Karen Wiegandt
Mia Raffaele participated in the three-mile open race.
Mia Raffaele participated in the three-mile open race.
Madison Massey got second place in the junior girls open.
Madison Massey got second place in the junior girls open.
Jacob Steingart was visiting from the Boston area and tried out paddle boarding while hanging out on the beach.
Jacob Steingart was visiting from the Boston area and tried out paddle boarding while hanging out on the beach.
Hovie SUP is a sponsor of the SUP series.
Hovie SUP is a sponsor of the SUP series.
Sarasota residents Katherine Pyne and Drew Christianson both received second place in their division of the elite race.
Sarasota residents Katherine Pyne and Drew Christianson both received second place in their division of the elite race.
Angie Hardie took Abi Swindell out for a paddle board ride.
Angie Hardie took Abi Swindell out for a paddle board ride.
Men’s open second place winner Bill Blain, third place winner Robert Matarazzo, first place winner Kiwi Rapihana and founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfier
Men’s open second place winner Bill Blain, third place winner Robert Matarazzo, first place winner Kiwi Rapihana and founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series Rob Alfier
Brian Hounanian and Mindy Quinsey won first place in the sprint relay race. Quinsey also won first overall in the women’s elite race.
Brian Hounanian and Mindy Quinsey won first place in the sprint relay race. Quinsey also won first overall in the women’s elite race.
Sarasota firefighter and Hovie SUP volunteer Chris Kelly takes Peri Labonte out on a paddle board.
Sarasota firefighter and Hovie SUP volunteer Chris Kelly takes Peri Labonte out on a paddle board.
Christopher Hudson and his cousin Kai Hudson both competed in the open junior division.
Christopher Hudson and his cousin Kai Hudson both competed in the open junior division.
Islander Courtney Riga got first place with her 14-foot board in the women’s elite division.
Islander Courtney Riga got first place with her 14-foot board in the women’s elite division.
Tim Wong and his children Jake, Jett and Tabatha
Tim Wong and his children Jake, Jett and Tabatha
Walker Grande tried out paddle boarding at the Kids Paddle session.
Walker Grande tried out paddle boarding at the Kids Paddle session.
Will Martson received first place with his 12.6-foot board in the junior division of the elite race.
Will Martson received first place with his 12.6-foot board in the junior division of the elite race.
Zachary McDonough was visiting from Long Island, NY when he decided to try out paddle boarding at the Kids Paddle session.
Zachary McDonough was visiting from Long Island, NY when he decided to try out paddle boarding at the Kids Paddle session.

 

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