Courtesy of The Easy Reader


Mayor saves race, but paddlers hit rocks in San Francisco by Kevin Cody
Published October 1, 2009


California’s hopes for breaking Australian lifeguard Jamie Mitchell’s grip on the Hennessey’s International Paddleboarding Championships were dashed Saturday on the rocks in San Francisco Bay, literally.

Mitchell has won the International Championships every year since its inception in 2002, with the exception of two years he didn’t compete.

The nine-mile San Francisco race started at Aquatic Park near Ghirardelli Square, looped around Angel Island and finished back at the park. Mitchell’s most formidable California challenger was Long Beach lifeguard Tyler Anderson, winner of the Catalina Classic in August, the Hennessey U.S. championship in July, the Rock to Rock in June and just about every other California race this year.
The two’s only previous meeting was at the Molokai Paddleboard Race in July, which ...

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The Jamie Mitchell Experience @ Patagonia Cardiff
An evening with a World-Class Waterman
Presented by Kaenon Polarized

Thursday, October 1  7 PM

Come hear Jamie Mitchell share his insights and most memorable moments, including winning his eighth Moloka'i
to O'ahu Paddleboard Race. See photos and video of his many adventures around the globe paddleboarding,
tow-in surfing, big-wave surfing, and big-wave stand up paddleboarding.

This outdoor screening event is free. Kaenon will be giving away two pair of polarized shades and the audience
will be able to "Vote Their Choice" by helping determine which three local environmental groups should get $5000
from Patagonia. See kaenon.com and patagonia.com/cardiff for more.

Check this YouTube link for a sneak peek of what to expect. youtube.com/watch?v=HWYOGMO5oVo





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