The Rock2Rock started up about 25 years ago, started by shaper Joe Bark. It changed hands a few times, and is now run by the South Bay Boardriders. This race is the perfect distance for Catalina Classic training, allows for relay teams, and from a logistical standpoint, is simple enough for a channel crossing since paddlers have the option to share boats with other participants.
In the same spirit as the R-10 race- this event carries a sense of tradition but also informality. One racer might be using it as their last long paddle before the Classic, hammering it super hard- while another might be crossing for the first time at 16 with their dad paddling beside them. And then, there are always the guys doing it on one of the relay teams, after being convinced by their buddies after too many beers the week before.
Congratulations to Geoffrey Page for his first place win- this guy is a legend. It was exciting to watch the two Seans battle it out, with Sean Jasso coming out ahead as 1st 14'. Donald Miralle claimed the Men's Stock title, and Emily Bark came in as the first woman to cross the finish line.
This race is a staple in the South Bay, and we hope to see the field grow and get more competitive next year.
Top Finishers
NAME | CRAFT | PLACE | TIME |
GEOFFREY PAGE | MENS UL | 1st | 4:20:40 |
ANTHONY PEREZ | MENS UL | 2nd | 4:30:07 |
JAKE GLICK | MENS UL | 3rd | 4:30:50 |
SEAN JASSO | MENS 14' | 1st | 4:25:07 |
SEAN RESEIGH | MENS 14' | 2nd | 4:26:32 |
SLADER BARK | MENS 14' | 3rd | 4:43:27 |
DONALD MIRALLE | MENS STOCK | 1st | 4:36:18 |
NOAH MAYNE | MENS STOCK | 2nd | 4:51:24 |
LUKE WHEELER | MENS STOCK | 3rd | 5:09:42 |
EMILY BARK | WOMENS OPEN | 1st | 4:51:28 |
TIANA PUGLIESE | WOMENS OPEN | 2nd | 5:24:11 |
ALICE TOTH | WOMENS OPEN | 3rd | 6:30:35 |
FULL RESULTS
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