Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Stand Up Fitness’ Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle on Saturday, November 28th. Tampa Bay usually brings calm tranquil waters, ideal for conditions for a morning paddle and just what you want on race day. Saturday’s temperatures huddled around 56 degrees with 10-15mph winds and a light chop. Not exactly what we had in mind for this 2 person relay race, but we had a great crowd and some very excited paddlers. The Pilgrim Paddle proved that cold temperatures and brisk winds have nothing on a true race enthusiast.

The morning relay began with our Co-Ed Division and followed up with the Men and Women’s Divisions. We had about 34 paddlers compete, some in more than one division. We handed out hot coffee, warm donuts, great trophies and some awesome prizes – all in all a successful event!

Thank you especially to our sponsors for their support: Saint Petersburg Pediatrics, Modus Photography, Updegraff Vision, Kialoa Canoe Paddles LLC, H20 Audio, Creative Counseling of Saint Petersburg, Burrito Boarder, Compass Land & Title, Salon Vachon, Reno Beach Surf Shop, My Marketing Department, Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop, YOLO Board LLC, Outings & Adventures, The Denson Firm, Island Seafood Market & Bistro, Fox Massage Services and Loden & Fraze CPAS.

Race Results:
Men’s Division
1) Chase & Michael Kosterlitz 44:32:00
2) Tim Harrington & Bob Risner 45:18:00
3) Tyler Heston & Kyle Kosterlitz 45:46:00
4) David & Kevin Fowles 57:47:00
5) Andre Surovikin & Russell Fox 1:03:50
6) Richard Hughes & Bill Morice 1:17:00
7) Allen Jernigan & Steve Seibert 1:18:56

Women’s Division
1) Amy Murphy & Betsy Risner 53:06:00
2) Jessica Powell & Kim Hull 58:53:00
3) Kim Depasquale & Cheryl Baker 1:01:06
4) Devon Salter & Katherine Kleber 1:08:11
5) Tracy Graham & Kiley Mahaffey 1:08:53

Co-ed Divison
1) Bob & Betsy Risner 40:37:00
2) Wendy & Jock McCain 46:59:00
3) Ben Moon & Lindsey Cross 47:06:00
4) Tyler Heston & Jackie Skakel 50:26:00
5) Kyle Kosterlitz & Jennifer Sullivan 54:35:00