At last weekend’s Malibu Downwinder, Oahu’s Mikey Cote claimed first place Unlimited, while teammate and local boy Shane Scoggins took first in the Stock class. Good show, guys!
Special thanks to Gary Fortune for another great event, and to Jason Macmurray for the photos.
Mikey – well adjusted in a fullsuit to the cooler water and winds.
Shane with energy to burn after another stellar Stock race.
Jack Bark easily walked away with the Best In Show ribbon for his multicolor 12′.
One of paddling’s most active supporters, and notable cobbler, “Sparky” Longley of RAINBOW SANDALS recently linked up with our own John Becker for a couple of test miles in Dana Point on a new 14′ Dominator. Thanks for the photos, John!
Sparky on the new 14′
Always in good company, Sparky insisted that Gerry join the paddle, even if in a borrowed suit.
Kyle Daniels, who not only races the Catalina Classic nearly every year, but also volunteers countless hours of his time planning and running the event, sends in this reminder for all of you inclined to go the distance this August:
The 2010 Catalina Classic, to be held Sunday, August 29th, 2010 is ready for your registration! Make sure you have your boat figured out ahead of time and rego by July 1 to save some dough.
We’re starting to count the races that the Becker’s do NOT attend – and collect trophies from. John and Matt had another great showing at the Hovie NAC 9.5 miler yesterday in Newport Beach.
Matt took 3rd in 12′6” stock, and John claimed 1st in the 14′ class. We heard that the two stuck around long after crossing the finish line to let others demo their customs. Keep it up, guys!
John slicing the morning glass and fog for another win.
Jodie Nelson made many friends on her Catalina crossing benefiting breast cancer awareness, including Larry the Whale and Ellen Degeneres. Check out her appearance on Ellen’s show HERE.
Jodie, Ellen and Larry on set.
John & Matt Becker, along with Jimmy Terrell, continued their dominance at this year’s Catalina Ocean Challenge, claiming another 1st in the 40 mile event.
John sent in these photos and field note:
“Joe, thanks again for all the support from you and the BARK boys. We wouldn’t be winning without a BARK under our feet. Jimmy, Matt and I took 1st in 14′ class, and 4th overall behind 3 great unlimited teams. Our time was 6 hours 50 minutes,
All the best, John.”
Matt Becker off to an early lead on the carbon fourteen.
Our good friend Jodie Nelson became the first woman to paddle 39.8 grueling miles from Catalina to Dana Point last weekend. She finished in just over 9 hours, all in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and prevention. Jodie’s goal is to raise $100,000, and so far she has reached about $8,000. To donate, and read more, go HERE.
A warm welcome in Dana Point.
Mikey Cote has taken his paddling prowess to new levels this year, earning the title ‘Good Samaritan’ by the local Oahu news – when he helped rescue boaters and their belongings in the waters just steps from his lawn.
Unlimited to the rescue! This is a frame grab from the KITV VIDEO.
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