5th Annual Shamrock SUP Race on Folly Beach!
5th Annual Shamrock SUP Race on Folly Beach!
This brisk spring morning on the Folly River, Sunday, March 13, Charleston SUP Safaris and Flipper Finders hosted the Fifth Annual Shamrock SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Race, to great success with 42 participants. The sun came out and the winds died down for the finale! The event raised an estimated $2000 for Youth to Ocean, an organization that provides environmental education and exploration of nature to youth.
Winners were as followed:
Men’s Elite 10k: 1st place Robert Hess (57:27), 2nd place Beth Roth (1:02.04), 3rd place Patrick Carver (1:06.38)
Women’s Elite 10k: 1st place Jenny Alderman (1:11.50), 2nd place Martha Criscuolo (1:16.05), 3rd place Danielle Goldston (1:21.46)
Men’s Recreational 5k: 1st place Ashley Starkey (39.38), 2nd place Worth & Emmett (41:51) 3rd place Clay Thornhill (46:47)
Women’s Recreational 5k: 1st place Katie Rowe (48:03), 2nd place Susan Ballenger (48:19), 3rd place Kate Borg (48:34)
Men’s Surf 5k: 1st place Jason Smith (49:28), 2nd place Sean Wilkup (49:50), 3rd place Justin Rock (50:44)
Women’s Surf 5k: 1st place Leah Burman (1:02.07), 2nd place Julia Warwick (1:38.31)
Youth Winner: Malea, Kyra, Trey
Dog Race: 1st place Weatherly Meadors & Luis, 2nd place Katie Rowe & Deim
Best Costume: Susan Ballenger
Sponsors included:
Premier sponsor: My Ocean Rental
Shamrock sponsors: Loggerheads, Surf Bar, Rita’s Seaside Restaurant, Mex 1, Lost Dog, and Vapor Apparel.
Prizes were donated from Ocean Surf Shop, Bert’s, and McKevlin’s Surf Shop, Jackson Davenport, The Tides Hotel, Water’s Edge Inn, The Barrel, and several Folly Beach restaurants.
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Peaceful & Beautiful
This was my families first time at the ocean and I will never forget the look of joy on my youngest daughter’s face the moment the waves first came up on her feet. The beach was not over crowded, was clean, and was great for relaxing, swimming, and collecting seashells. There is a long pier for fishing off of and it is a beautiful sight at night. The town atmosphere was a nice mix between relaxing and having a good time and can work for the over 21 crowd as well as for families with small kids. There are plenty of great food stops and cute shops.
Fantastic & Peaceful
This beach is very relaxing and a great place to chill out. We saw several dolphins and enjoyed walking on the fishing pier. I would consider staying on the beach here next time we are in Charleston instead of downtown.
Cute, Calm & Peaceful
First time visitor to Folly Beach–loved it! Quiet and peaceful with many trees left on island.
