Chuck Patterson Places First at Joe Bark 200m Race

The photo shows a spent Chuck Patterson after he had just edged out Olympic paddler Jimmy Terrel for first place in the Joe Bark 200m Sprint SUP Race.

"It was one of the closest finishes I have ever had, literally by an inch," says Patterson. "Jim Terrel and I both did not know who came in first until we got to the beach."

It was a great event with races for prone paddlers and Stand Up in stock and unlimited classes.

SUP French Cup

"Hello Meg, I've tried the Shaka Puu and it is just perfect, I really like it. I placed 3rd at the SUP French Cup last weekend. Salut." Greg Closier

The second annual SUP French Cup was held in the south west of France, the Vieux Boucau Surf Club was in charge of the organization. Next years competition will be on July 17th in Lacanau.