SUP Splash Series: Tampa Recap!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by The BOTE Team

After the ICAST 2012 Expo in Orlando last week, BOTE made it’s way to Tampa for the 3rd race of the SUP Splash Series! The race was held on July 14th at Hula Bay Bar and Grill. There was a 3 and 7 mile race and the conditions for both were choppy.

3 Mile Course

7 Mile Course

Though rougher conditions, BOTE took home numerous awards!

Pete Buzzelli took 1st in the 50+ age category in the Men’s 14′ Elite 7 Mile Race on the 14′ Gonzo SS. Ethan Luppert took 2nd in the Men’s 12’6″ Elite 7 Mile on a new Matte Blue 12’6″ Wraith SS.

Bernadette Leach took 2nd, while Magda Cooper took 3rd in the Women’s 12’6″ Elite 7 Mile Race, both on 12’6″ Wraith SS Boards.

Click for full results!

3 Mile

7 Mile

BOTE had a great time, and is looking forward to the next race in the SUP Splash Series! See you there!

Thank you to Tiffany Clemons for the photos!

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GUSU Panhandle Stand Up Paddleboard Classic Race 2 Recap!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by The BOTE Team

Due to weather, the second GUSU race on June 9th at Paradise Bar and Grill on Pensacola Beach had to be canceled. Luckily on July 7th the skies were clear, and the weather was hot! Event #2 was bumped to Skully’s and it was quite a race!

BOTE took home numerous awards! Pete Buzzelli took 2nd in the Men’s 14′ 4 Mile Elite on a 14′ Gonzo SS, while Ethan Luppert and Magda Cooper both took first in the Men’s and Women’s 12’6″ 4 Mile Elite on 12’6″ Wraith SS boards. Bernadette Leach took 2nd in the women’s 12’6″ 4 Mile Elite on a 12’6″ Wraith SS as well! Go team BOTE!!

Here is a list of the complete results:

4 Mile Race:
14′ Mens Elite
1. Justin Cook 43:50:00
2. Pete Buzzelli 44:49:00
3. Ed Naggiar 45:42:00
4.Martin Miller 46:12:00
5. Phillip McDonald 46:31:00
6. David Leach 46:35:00
7. Jeff Archer 47:54:00
8. Kevin Cook 48:16:00
9. Corey Cooper 48:53:00
10. Dave Meadows 49:30:00
11. Jeff Hoon 49:49:00
12. Sean Hughes 50:00:00
13. Mark Chrisman 51:53:00
14. Dave Vail 54:45:00
15. Rick Moore DNF
16. Kyle Gallagher DNF

12’6 Mens Elite
1. Ethan Lupert 45:54:00
2. EJ Johnson 46:14:00
3. Trapper Chechak 47:46:00
4. Jay Foster 50:42:00
5. Patrick Akos 54:19:00
6. John Mckenzie 54:50:00
7. Tanner Wilcox 1:03:03

12’6 Womens Elite
1. Magda Cooper 48:14:00
2. Burnadette Leach 49:43:00
3. MJ 56:59:00
4. Donna Bandy 57:38:00

12’6 Mens Rec
1. Stefan Haluska 49:32:00
2. Steve Coon 49:55:00
3. Justin Labrato 52:30:00
4. Josh Chrisman 53:45:00
5. Peter mckennon 54:25:00
6. Dave Simmons 54:33:00
7. Tony Wozniak 55:11:00
8. Chris Schwan 55:19:00
9. Josh Enke 56:35:00
10. Jeff Zimmerman 58:44:00
11. Gaelan McQuiston 59:11:00
12. Ron Newby 59:19:00
13. Chris O Grady 59:45:00
14. Adam Grace 1:00:07
15. Michael Carpeton 1:01:08
16. Chris Isben 1:01:49
17. Dale Ringler 1:01:55
18. Douglas Simmon 1:02:05
19. Steve Hill 1:02:43
20. Daniel Harrison 1:02:53
21. David Rhodes 1:03:13
22. Joel Gonzalez 1:10:10

12’6 Womens Rec
1. Therresa Woodley 56:19:00
2. Regina Jalushka 59:02:00
3. Misty Green 1:05:09
4. Nina Rhodes 1:07:03
5. Cassie Long 1:07:25
6.Heather Lopez 1:09:30
7.Lindley Hill 1:17
8. Tamara Copes 1:22:25
9.Chloe Hill DNF
10. Dani Schnitker DNF

1 Mile Beginner Race:
1. James Clayton 12:46
2. Garrett fletcher 13:13
3. Norbert Nebuez 13:23
4. Troy Gleason 14:02
5. Ross Bailey 14:27
6. Ashleigh Chrisman 14:30
7. Ryan Hartman 14:59
8. Kim Moore 15:01
7. Steven Bowder 15:35
8. Ken Lockwood 15:36
9. Kim Hill 16:08
10. Nick Hopkins 16:16
11. Brittney Ringler 16:46
12. Sydney Hammons 17:26
13. Andrea Bidney 17:44
14. Amber Labrato 17:47
15. Corey Davis 18:02
16. Jessica Zimmerman 18:08
17. Amie Enke 18:23
18. David Bidney 18:49
19. Drue Needler 18:51
20.Carol Forsythe 18:54
21. Carli Whiteside 18:53
22. Britt Reed 19:04
23. Katie Grace 19:23
24.Victoria Bradley 19:35
25. Brent Harris 19:41
26. Kelly Brown 20:02
27. Kim Hopkins 20:30
28. Leslie Smith 20:56
29.Mitchell Sherman 21:26
30. Alexis Hopkins 22:32
31. Steve Hopkins 22:32
32. Sloan Akos 23:18
33. Katerina Eckert 26:01:00
34. Clara Forneua 28:08:00
35. Shannon page 30:10:00

Kids Race

1. Tabitha Labrato 20:10
2. Ryan Labrato 20:27
3. Lindsey Logerwell 20:41
4. Grant Gleason 20:49
5. Easton Hill 26:24:00
10. Sophie Page 30:10:00

BOTE had a great time and is proud to be a sponsor of the GUSU Panhandle Stand Up Paddleboard Classic Series and is looking forward to the next race! See you there!

Thank you to Tiffany Clemons for the pictures!

For more pictures, check out our album on Facebook!

SUP Splash Series: Lake Lanier Race Recap!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by The BOTE Team

The SUP Splash series is back with all of its original five venues from last year throughout the Southeast along with two new races. The race venues will include the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Savannah, Blue Ridge, Treasure Island, Fl, Chattanooga, St. Simons Island and the series finale in St. Pete as the Pacifico Paddle Challenge.

Saturday, June 23, the BOTE team headed up to Lake Lanier to take part in the second race of the series. There were 98 racers that competed in the Elite Division course which circumnavigated the Lake Lanier Islands for a distance of 7.75 miles, and the Recreational Division will be an out and back course of 3 miles.

BOTE Rider Ethan Luppert took first in the Men’s 12’6″ Elite on his 12’6″ Wraith SS, while newest team rider, Bernadette Leach took first in the Women’s 12’6″ Elite, also on a 12’6″ Wraith SS! Go team BOTE!!

Other placers on BOTE boards include, Pete Buzzelli taking 1st in his age category in the Men’s 14′ Elite on a 14′ Gonzo SS and Kim Moore taking 3rd in the Women’s 12’6″ Rec Race on a 12’6″ Wraith Tour! Y’all are awesome!

For complete results, click here! And for more information on the SUP Splash Series, you can visit their website at SUPSplashRace.com

Thank you to Paddle Destin, for all of the great pictures!

See y’all at the next race!! In the meantime, keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter!

BOTE Breeze :: NOW OPEN!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by The BOTE Team

BOTE has been hard at work for the past few months with new ideas, designs, products, and a new store front! BOTE Breeze is NOW OPEN in Gulf Breeze, FL. The store is located at the East foot of the Pensacola Bridge, directly on the water. BOTE is extremely excited about this location and is looking forward to hosting events and races, and most importantly, introducing more people to the sport of paddle boarding!

The store is currently open Monday- Saturday, 10-5 and offers FREE DEMOS all day- everyday; so you have no excuse to not come and try one out!

Checkout photos of the new store, or just come see it for yourself!