Aloha! Welcome to the Paddle Round The Pier beach festival 2009!

Dave Sandals and coHere we go again spreading that aloha spirit!
Every year the Paddle seems to attract a bigger interest and I’m proud to say that in the last two years alone over £41k has been raised for some very worthwhile charities.
The PRTP has always appealed to the surfer/watersports enthusiast but now everyone wants a piece of the pie!
There is so much fabulous- free-fun to be had, along with a huge amount of quality prizes on offer. The watersports industry has realised what a great event this is – enabling us to develop the Paddle Village into an industry trade fair where you can pick up a bargain alongside exhibitions of the latest hardware. By their presence at the Paddle these exhibitors are supporting you so remember –
If your favourite shop/brands not there give’ em a rant and ask them why? – they’re all invited!
This years Paddle is jammed-packed with even more events like old favourites the Paddle Something Unusual and the Scooter challenge to exciting new International events such as the 20 mile Stand Up Paddleboard race.
Thanks to Errant Surf Holidays we now have a “locals only” amateur Pier to Pier Malibu race alongside the Pro-Malibu race – both winning holidays! Keep checking the days’ programs for up-dates as there’s more being continually added.
We currently have a waiting list of over 150 bands who want to play the PRTP so both days will be full to the brim with entertainment!
The kids area – for all those Paddle grommets out there – has grown yet again so bring the whole family down and party all weekend.
Finally it’s down to you to spread the word about what a great party the Paddle weekend is – Get involved, get a Paddle sticker on your car windscreen and then get sponsored – that way we all get to spread the aloha!

Paddle Round The Pier 2009

It’s a crazy idea so why do it??? Because you can!
This is where YOU grab your nearest surfboard, windsurf-board, Canoe, Kayak, bodyboard, Kitesurf-board, swim fins, Lilos’ (or check if your neighbours’ front door floats!) – to raise some money for some seriously good causes and have some fun.
At 14.00 on Sunday the 5th of July, everybody will hit the water on-mass to form a carpet of watersports crafts! Those who are nervous have nothing to fear as there will be so many people in the water that the stronger paddlers amongst us will help and encourage those in need of support as we all Paddle Round The Pier.
There will be a group photograph (an old-school 3” long style pic!) on Hove lawns prior to the event so be ready for it by 13.30! [You will be able to purchase copies of this image from the website after the event.]

Children (when accompanied by a suitable adult) are always very welcome but please ensure all minors are equipped with an adequate floatation device and all entrants must please ensure they have appropriate clothing for the conditions.
We may even have the defibrillator standing by and allow the 16 year old famous “Flip Flop” the surfing dog to swim it yet again!

Long Distance Race
Course – 2 laps of a 5 mile course from West Pier to Brighton Marina and back.
Registration – Saturday, July 5th between 10.30am and 11.00am
Race Briefing – 11.00am
Race Start – 11.30am
Open to OC1, OC2, OC6

OC1 Sprint Race
Course – 250m out and back
Registration – Sunday July 6th between 11.00am and 11.30am
Race Briefing  – 11.30am
Racing Starts – 12.00am
Open to OC1s only

OCUK will also, for a small donation to the PRTP charity pot, be offering to the public the opportunity to try the sport of Outrigger paddling. Participants will be given the chance to paddle in an OC6 between 3-5pm Saturday and 2-4pm Sunday. You may well get a little wet, so be prepared with at least a change of clothes. Floatation vests will be provided.

For more information please visit www.paddleroundthepier.com

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