The Big Allison 10K and Ebenezer Cruise 2K Fun Run
Race #2 of 6 - (This is a new location & course for 2023!).
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The 10K Race begins at Ebenezer Park with a Water Start, we will be heading into uncharted territory up a winding cove called Big Allison. She is scenic and beautiful. Yet do not dismiss her mischievousness. The open channel to start and finish can be like a washing machine and wind can be sneaky up the channel. All and all this should be a great 5K grind down to a buoy turn and 5K grind back for a water photo finish line for all to see right next to the pier!
Course details here: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/143867290
The 2K Ebenezer Cruise Fun Run will be a 2-lap course around Goat Island that equals 2K of total distance. The Ebenezer Cruise (fun run) is also a water start and water finish. This is a great course for having fun with friends and/or getting your feet wet in your first race. Spectators and family will be able to see all the action for the 2K run. All are welcome and encouraged to sign up with your family and kids!
All Goat Boater Races are SUP only event. There will be no other kayaks, OC's or other crafts to dodge.
Ebenezer Park is a beautifully renovated new park on Lake Wylie with a great beach area as well. This is also a campground and a great opportunity for those looking to campout on the race site, walking distance from the water. We will be doing lunch at Ebenezer during awards so make sure to pre-order and not miss out.
To reserve a campsite ($35/per night) do it here before it fills up: https://www.campspot.com/book/ebenezer-park-york-county
The Goat Boater Race series is unique in many ways. Most notably our 1-mile social paddle directly after the race for all paddlers and guests.
The Goat Boater, located in Tega Cay, South Carolina was created by Dr. Rob & Megan Cynowa. The series is an extremely unique 6 event summer race series that attracts many local racers and paddlers from the surrounding 5 states and Canada. This series consists of sprints, mid-range and longer distance paddles for all level paddlers. Each race (1 per month) of the series will be different, unique, includes a 1k ish fun run and ALWAYS a 1-mile social paddle afterwards!
Come challenge your skills over the season as we travel between 3 beautiful locations on Lake Wylie, South Carolina. These locations were strategically picked as they have great high up views where spectators and family will be able to view most of the race. Individual participation medals will be given each race, podium finishers for all categories, cash prizes for top 3 male and female riders and series awards will be given at the end of the season to those who have the most cumulative points.
Testimonial: "Goat boater race series was an excellent opportunity to improve in every way. Mixing with the other boaters has enhanced my knowledge of SUP and I’ve made some good friends that I would not otherwise have had the chance to. I applaud Megan and her helpers who have spent many hours planning and holding this series. Look forward to 2022"
The best of up to 4 of the 6 races will go towards season standings. https://canadianpaddleleague.ca/club-races/goat-boater-series/ Those who complete 4 of the 6 races will be rewarded. We have some monster prizes lined up for our season winners for both male and female categories.
Race Series Schedule:
April 23rd - Goat Island Open 5K - Windjammer Park
May 21st - The Big Allison 10K - Ebenezer Park (New location for 2023!) (This Race)
June 25th - Sprint Classic 200M (Heats) - Tega Cay Beach Club
July 23rd - Pirate Treasure 6K - Choose your own path race - Windjammer Park
Aug 27th - The Technical Goat 1K (Heats) - Tega Cay Beach Club
Sept 17th - Wylie Paddle Battle 6K - Windjammer Park (Season awards celebration)
All of our races will take place on beautiful Lake Wylie, SC. This is a flat-water lake, 26 miles long, with lots of natural shoreline. Our races start (8:45 AM) on Sundays.
Please keep in mind that although many of us race and are highly competitive, this is a fun series and meant to be about community, good vibes and sharing something we love. Whether you have a paddleboard in your backyard and want to come for your first race or want to go for the gold, this series could be for you.
Board Divisions and Age Divisions for 2023
Competitive Race Divisions:
Overall Top 3 Male & Female:
Then:
Age Divisions:
Men: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Female: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Board Divisions:
All Boards 12'5 and Under
12'6 + 14' Combined
Fun Race Divisions:
Men: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
Female: (17 & Under, 18-49, 50+)
All participants will receive finisher medals each race and a special award for all who make the podium.
Top 3 Competitive Male & Female winners get cash prizes.
Sign up for 3 races and get your Goat Boater Race Series T-Shirt! Complete up to 4 races and be eligible for our big awards at the end of the season.
Racers will accumulate points based on a relative scoring ratio, tracked by our good friends at 'The Canadian Paddle League.' Racers will be tracked all season long in both male and female categories. Total cumulative points win the season!
After each race, board, paddle and fin demos including Starboard, Infinity and Black Project Paddleboards, Paddles and Fins will take place on site. Following an on-site lunch, all are invited to join us at Model A Brewing https://modelabrewing.com/grub/ (just down the road) for more great food, drinks, socializing and post-race fun!
Thank you in advance for your support, patronage and best efforts to have fun and paddle hard. Whether you live down the road and have never been in a race, or are traveling from hours away, you will be warmly welcomed. To date we have hosted international paddlers and paddlers from 5 different states!
