Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge (ACDC) SUP event Sat.June14

Sandy Beach · Post by **Sandy Beach** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:57 am

Promo video was released for the upcoming Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge (ACDC), Stand Up Paddle board Event.

<a href="/https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=you ... pcuN3bWnsw" target="_blank"> ACDC, SUP video </a>

Canal Beach, Port Alberni, BC
Sat.June 14/14
Fun races off of beach at 1pm
Downwind race starts at 4pm China Creek to Canal Beach
<a href="/https://secure.eventsonline.ca/events/alberni_acdc/" target="_blank">ACDC registration</a>

It should be a rocking and rolling 'beach opener' event for Port Alberni's new city beach!

windaddiction · Post by **windaddiction** » Sun May 04, 2014 7:28 pm

What would the paddling conditions be like? wave and wind ect?

downwind dave · Post by **downwind dave** » Mon May 05, 2014 7:36 am

should be something like 10-20 kts, knee high waves, smaller or bigger depending on the day. the canal sucks air much like nitinat.

OtLunch · Post by **OtLunch** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:56 am

man, I hope that the race happens on a really windy day.

Ocean River Sports in Victoria, just got a demo version of this board that I can't wait to try.
http://www.sicmaui.com/f-16-16-0-w-a-s- ... S-A/detail

Sandy Beach · Post by **Sandy Beach** » Mon May 05, 2014 12:37 pm

For anyone interested in getting some downwind practice in. We are organizing another 'test run' of the China Creek to Canal Beach course for this Friday, May 9th. Likely around 4pm when the wind picks up. SUP racers from Comox, Coombs and Port Alberni will be participating. Feel free to join us!

thankgodiatepastafobreaky · Mon May 05, 2014 1:47 pm

can we come and kite-slalom the participants?

Sandy Beach · Post by **Sandy Beach** » Mon May 05, 2014 1:58 pm

On Friday.....sure! Thermal wind is already starting to build here now. Should be rocking and rolling by 4pm.

Trying to arrange a support boat this week.

KUS · Post by **KUS** » Mon May 05, 2014 2:54 pm

thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:can we come and kite-slalom the participants?

I think that's a given since this SUP thread is not on the SUP page but on the windsports page....

juandesooka · Post by **juandesooka** » Mon May 05, 2014 4:00 pm

thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:can we come and kite-slalom the participants?

Or maybe jumping over practice, with extra points for a stylish tap ... like that olympics blow up doll

JL · Post by JL » Mon May 05, 2014 4:08 pm

Tap the Babushka

downwind dave · Post by **downwind dave** » Mon May 05, 2014 4:24 pm

i'm really looking forward to doing this paddle, and then if conditions permit, sailing out of Canal Beach afterwards. looks like i'd better bring my helmet!

Sandy Beach · Post by **Sandy Beach** » Sun May 11, 2014 8:37 am

Great to have so many SUP ers from Vancouver, Comox, PA and Vancouver Island 'test' out the Alberni inlet waters this past Friday, for the upcoming ACDC event next month (Sat June14/14).

Awesome to see BWD finish the 9KM China Creek to Canal Beach course with about 22knots tailwind in record time of 46minutes yesterday! Nice to see some kiters and windsurfers enjoying the thermals at the same time.

Stoked about the Port Alberni mid-island hotspot!

bwd · Post by **bwd** » Mon May 12, 2014 10:01 am

I stopped by PA on my way to Vancouver on Saturday. Thanks Sandra for helping me find China Creek on last minute notice

I lucked out with the wind and had a nice 15-25kt downwinder to Canal Beach. There were some decent sized swells in a few sections. I can't wait to try it on a 25-30kt day....looking forward to the race. Canal Beach looks great

Sandy Beach · Post by **Sandy Beach** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:39 pm

This first ever Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge (ACDC) is coming up next Sat. June14th at Canal Beach in PA.

There seems to be a lot of interest in the wind community and I really look forward to seeing many of you here next weekend!

It's quite a journey (9km) from China Creek and definately will be epic for those who venture up for this event. Register online at https://secure.eventsonline.ca/events/alberni_acdc/ (online deadline is Tues.June10/14). Onsite registration available that day too.

Registration (fun races and acdc) takes place at Canal Beach at 12:30pm, along with your board drop-off (if you want your board transferred to China Creek).

Fun races begin at 1pm off Canal Beach.

There will be lots of activities happening at the beach that day, with many local sponsors and tons of free give-aways, plus draw prizes. Food available onsite too.

China Creek race starts at 4pm and fastest racer will likely finish in 46minutes (bwd), especially with a good tailwind blowing.

Westwind is offering a BBQ dinner after the race onsite.

Come enjoy the new Canal Beach in Port Alberni!

For more information, check Canal Beach Watersports Society website http://cbws.ca/ or FBpage https://www.facebook.com/Canalbeachwate ... ety?ref=hl

thankgodiatepastafobreaky · Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:49 am

Hey let's keep this post on top. I think this is going to be fun! I'll be there for the good times!!

Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge (ACDC) SUP event Sat.June14

Alberni Canal Downwind Challenge (ACDC) SUP event Sat.June14

downwinder this Friday, May9th

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ACDC online registration deadline Tues.June10

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