tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413785479636941602024-03-05T03:30:21.026-08:00Hobuck HoedownThe Hoedown is a 2-day surf paddling festival presented by Olympic Raft and Kayak at beautiful Hobuck Beach in Neah Bay, WA. Competition in 10 paddling events, plus all the camaraderie and good times you can find in our paddlin' family. Come on out!Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-34270680772550582862013-09-18T21:43:00.001-07:002013-09-18T21:43:59.090-07:00ORK schedules the Hoedown for October 5&6!It's official, Olympic Raft & Kayak of Port Angeles is taking the reins of this amazing event once again. October 5 & 6 at gorgeous Hobuck Beach on the extreme Northwest tip of the US.<br />
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Register for any or all of eleven events (including, new this year, team raft surfing!) at <a href="http://www.raftandkayak.com/hobuck/">ORK's web site right here.</a><br />
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Lodging and camping are available on-site with <a href="http://www.hobuckbeachresort.com/">Hobuck Beach Resort.</a><br />
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See all you paddlesurf junkies out there in force!Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-26009999737807591032011-07-31T12:05:00.000-07:002011-07-31T12:10:57.986-07:002011 Hoedown registration is good to go!<div style="text-align: left;">Howdy Hoedowners!<br /><br />Get out and enjoy the festivities at the 2011 Hobuck Hoedown, October 22-23, 2011 at Hobuck Beach.<br /><br />For all things Hoedown, you can now go straight to Ruby Creek's web site. Clicking the logo below will take you to the Hoedown info page at rubycreekboathouse.com:<br /><br /><a href="http://rubycreekboathouse.com/races/hobuck-hoedown/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 64px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUblP8qGQ2qI5ACL_pJ31EcEQco54yxuXJ4NQXlq_k1CHax2F4ApigvrD6kESB-lH898iPnvqHSdOyr4-3PAwuXg6jjWZk9nbIlZiweMvS9QKL4DaVLTql86Pe0zLEoGv5SsJyyX7Bhxnt/s400/logo+xl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635593667528355122" border="0" /></a><br /></div>In addition to Hobuck news and registration, rubycreekboathouse.com will bring you cool stuff about new products from the best paddlesports manufacturers, plus the Northwest's most awesome paddlesports races and festivals, in one spot with easy links to everything you need.<br /><br />Thanks for following the blog, and we'll see you on the water!<br /><br />Boat happy,<br />BillBill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-67573459324657838162010-10-11T15:49:00.000-07:002010-10-12T01:36:25.814-07:00...and much props to Cathy Federici!<p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKyL4UUgowb2j0spQ60D9qohYwKmFG1CrGlRzWQW33SulqdhmAxo1Yqa28lsxwM7vi3ba85GDcYFsoQJdX7ebsuL_W-aobtVodHzdFfbRKMe8rGZq0Y7ToZjlyADCyozJ9xRuOzM1PaE_/s1600/C-Fed-703126.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKyL4UUgowb2j0spQ60D9qohYwKmFG1CrGlRzWQW33SulqdhmAxo1Yqa28lsxwM7vi3ba85GDcYFsoQJdX7ebsuL_W-aobtVodHzdFfbRKMe8rGZq0Y7ToZjlyADCyozJ9xRuOzM1PaE_/s400/C-Fed-703126.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526924564459386962" border="0" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">Cathy Federici’s tender massaging hand, all toasty at a Seahawk game.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As advertised, Licensed Masseuse Cathy Federici made it out to the Hoedown and offered a day and a half of her time to curing your aching muscles pre- and post-paddling. All this with most of the proceeds going to the Smilin’ Dave Mottershead fund. You are a generous and wonderful friend, Cathy! Thanks again for being there!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <pre><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:100%;" >You can reach Cathy for YOUR next massage, at her web site <u><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><a href="http://www.cathyfederici.massagetherapy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">www.cathyfederici.massagetherapy.com</span></a></span></u> ,<br />phone 206-290-1942, or email <u><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><a href="mailto:cathy@seattlesomatics.com"><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">cathy@seattlesomatics.com</span></a>.</span></u></span><o:p></o:p></span></pre> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-50719954250201703392010-10-11T13:45:00.000-07:002010-10-11T13:50:36.536-07:00Hoedown wrap-up<p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG2OPVdqofg5i6f8KO60OIPg3JIIF1K67CKYkOX_oquVOd4exjHCAj8F2YuIIByiX1_hDnXFM8NU20Zh3YcqmEtQZmrlplOLflKVtOZFzL6s4VU9GMfmO5nnjAzs8-IeeWrYf3ZRzPBut/s1600/smilin+dave-714575.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG2OPVdqofg5i6f8KO60OIPg3JIIF1K67CKYkOX_oquVOd4exjHCAj8F2YuIIByiX1_hDnXFM8NU20Zh3YcqmEtQZmrlplOLflKVtOZFzL6s4VU9GMfmO5nnjAzs8-IeeWrYf3ZRzPBut/s400/smilin+dave-714575.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526892828765134450" border="0" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">The best thing about the Hoedown was coming home with this box full of $1,600 in your donations, which is now in Dave and Helaine’s very thankful hands.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The 2010 Hoedown is a wrap, but those of us who were out there are still talking about the awesome weather, sweet waves, amazing competition and the whole weekend full of friendship. All that plus an amount of generosity that really shows the heart and soul of the surf paddle community. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbdEgnizFRCZJfI3pdm3uskPLM9OutRaxIT_AtPAr0vebdUXK_X1Ob5M9ANqZGIFYgKBqBqMM2e9t8At5PzrrpNh7N4-lTl2unJwrUgOuuk3GYsIx7S___sJU0oEHshMrksj546Zwbas2/s1600/IMGP0166-710914.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbdEgnizFRCZJfI3pdm3uskPLM9OutRaxIT_AtPAr0vebdUXK_X1Ob5M9ANqZGIFYgKBqBqMM2e9t8At5PzrrpNh7N4-lTl2unJwrUgOuuk3GYsIx7S___sJU0oEHshMrksj546Zwbas2/s400/IMGP0166-710914.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526892814266038690" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">The Hoedown’s youngest-ever competitor, 12-year-old whitewater kayak surfer Jeffrey Steehler. You rock!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here are some links to pictures and narratives of the 3 days we shared together. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>***PLEASE REUSE OR SHARE PHOTOS ONLY WITH PERMISSION FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND PROPER CREDIT GIVEN***<o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rob Casey is an amazing photographer, good friend and terrific guy. He would have been competitive in pretty much every event out there but he hung on the beach shooting with the camera. He culled out <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/239pq2e">this amazing album</a></span></i></b> from his 2,000-plus images of the weekend. Rob’ new love is SUP, including instruction as owner of Salmon Bay Paddle, so make sure you get with Rob for a lesson. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Inge and Sean Watson got some great pics too. Inge’s Picasa Gallery shows <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/ingewatson/HobuckHoedown2010SaturdayFreeSurfing">Saturday free surfing</a></span></i></b>, <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/ingewatson/HobuckHoedown2010SaturdayCompetition">Saturday competition</a></span></i></b>, and the <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/ingewatson/HobuckHoedown2010SundayCompetition">Sunday competition</a></span></i></b>. Sean posted his best pics from Sunday <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/ASeanWatson/HobuckHoedown2010">right here</a></span></i></b>. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnjRdZen0_piGhFDCR1lGYLBV0ERpYCo_FL-npv8_8WaxW9kSChVJwbpaDzG4ShF-A9EeWjqTgeaOXNX7Pu2q1olRInUu6H3cLk1RIkNOhIZCZmEnmh0B948qINdjA2qSfuST0mtJyq9r/s1600/IMGP0212-712172.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnjRdZen0_piGhFDCR1lGYLBV0ERpYCo_FL-npv8_8WaxW9kSChVJwbpaDzG4ShF-A9EeWjqTgeaOXNX7Pu2q1olRInUu6H3cLk1RIkNOhIZCZmEnmh0B948qINdjA2qSfuST0mtJyq9r/s400/IMGP0212-712172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526892819226530226" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">Sean and Inge shooting together.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://chargelife.com/2010/10/hobuck-hoedown-paddle-surf-festival-part-1.html">Heather Nelson</a></span></i></b> and her husband <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://chargelife.com/2010/10/hobuck-hoedown-paddle-surf-festival-part-2.html">Brandon</a></span></i></b> each posted awesome narratives on their blog at chargelife.com. Heather’s description of Saturday’s Scramble Race warrants another hearty shoutout to Heather and the other 12 racers (total 11 sea kayakers and 2 SUPers) who braved the surf for this inaugural event. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you’re on Facebook, check the picture galleries from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/album.php?aid=212966&id=663516555">Heather Nelson</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/album.php?aid=29515&id=100000359613979&fbid=158088684213118">Deb Volturno</a>. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Speaking of Deb, many many thanks to Deb, Hamp All, Rob Casey, Jameson Riser, all the judges and volunteers tallying points behind the scenes, but especially Deb who was so enthusiastic about this event, helping and encouraging this rookie organizer all along. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to Dennis Judson and the Santa Cruz crew who loaned us the jerseys for competition day. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And thanks as always to our sponsors. If you guys want another well-supported event with awesome prizes and a chance for everyone to win some really cool gear, GET OUT THERE and BUY STUFF from THESE PLACES…<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our presenting sponsor, Dave King at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.raftandkayak.com/">Olympic Raft and Kayak</a></span></i></b> in Port Angeles<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Major sponsors (those who made a financial commitment in time to get their logos on the event tee shirt):<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Surfer Dave Agnew at, well, <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://surferdave.net/">Surfer Dave</a>, selling Mega Surf Kayaks</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Wayne Horodowich at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.useakayak.org/">University of Sea Kayaking</a></span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Vicki Adams at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.soundbikeskayaks.com/default.asp">Sound Bikes and Kayaks</a></span></i></b> in Port Angeles<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">George and Barb Gronseth at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.kayakacademy.com/">Kayak Academy</a></span></i></b> in Issaquah<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rob Avery at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://site.activepaddles.com/Gear.html">Activepaddles.com</a></span></i></b>, representing <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;">Valley Surf Kayaks</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And special additional thanks to our additional sponsors who stepped up at the last minute and offered their products and services:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tammi Hinkle at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.atkayaking.com/">Adventures Through Kayaking</a></span></i></b> in Port Angeles<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rob Casey at <b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://salmonbaypaddle.com/">Salmon Bay Paddle</a></span></i></b> in Seattle and Port Angeles<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWBFOxcxlTdxrXLNyX2tYdrgnwY0eFjyLzY24uGTgsQUiL_TDYMTjdy5YS-TtJHsZMWcE_4QDLVZIDY6ydWsY2QM_MvOEHZqvqMQ-e_SgbxxWEDH4YCAzwnKia5cAmpEKvu6oUi_NY16C/s1600/IMGP0162-709356.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWBFOxcxlTdxrXLNyX2tYdrgnwY0eFjyLzY24uGTgsQUiL_TDYMTjdy5YS-TtJHsZMWcE_4QDLVZIDY6ydWsY2QM_MvOEHZqvqMQ-e_SgbxxWEDH4YCAzwnKia5cAmpEKvu6oUi_NY16C/s400/IMGP0162-709356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526892809495616258" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">Kids, dogs, surf… just add boats, paddles, and a few dozen salty paddlers.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOShKUvC4yu1xlda3Mw9v6uK6b-HiXFFbNS1NfE2l1fPjtsOAH1TRxclfbNqExeqb17LI8I_GZynDb6LV4V2Ema0ZSeJp8QaFPWKhbwwWNhW_c2oHhiwfOsEggYR_FiTmWnVRWJ3ITU1Z_/s1600/IW3_0668-713751.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOShKUvC4yu1xlda3Mw9v6uK6b-HiXFFbNS1NfE2l1fPjtsOAH1TRxclfbNqExeqb17LI8I_GZynDb6LV4V2Ema0ZSeJp8QaFPWKhbwwWNhW_c2oHhiwfOsEggYR_FiTmWnVRWJ3ITU1Z_/s400/IW3_0668-713751.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526892821997818482" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">Bye! See ya next year. (Heather Nelson dancing in the surf, caught in the act by Inge Watson)<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-32529165564393785792010-10-05T00:35:00.001-07:002010-10-05T00:35:42.238-07:00Hoedown results!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6q6hZmXOBWxHXCNaTmleMgNrjehzHuqiVb6_UJYtFnun7S0IN1zwSoKa4oQWUsdQ2W6zDfiZEo5nhHyzVeAxm4ZEUQJLM2RK-HBcoN4N1rP-UFz2l7OHlnsJ-Id0SLeET9oKqXiMw1Cf/s1600/IMGP0109-742239.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6q6hZmXOBWxHXCNaTmleMgNrjehzHuqiVb6_UJYtFnun7S0IN1zwSoKa4oQWUsdQ2W6zDfiZEo5nhHyzVeAxm4ZEUQJLM2RK-HBcoN4N1rP-UFz2l7OHlnsJ-Id0SLeET9oKqXiMw1Cf/s400/IMGP0109-742239.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524462427159182946" /></a></p><div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Miz Deb, the brains behind Hoedown logistics, lays down the law to competitors before the surfing starts.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Thanks again to everyone who came out this weekend! What an awesome time was had by all, without a whole lot of carnage… and the weather, man, someone was watching out for us. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Thanks to your generosity, the Hoedown raised over $1,600 to help out our buddy Smilin’ Dave Mottershead and his wife Helaine as they work through his cancer treatments. That says a lot about our community, just a few dozen people caring so much about one of our own family. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Here are the finals results for the 2010 Hobuck Hoedown. Prelims will be posted separately. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Sea Kayak/SUP Scramble:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Women’s Sea Kayak:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> place: Karen Stevens, 28:50<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Sea Kayak:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Steve Hiegel, 20:02<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Ed Hand, 20:28 (& hands-down carnage award winner!)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Jason Kiwi, 20:51<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Women’s SUP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Heather Nelson, 25:11<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s SUP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Ken Campbell, 33:11<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Women’s I.C.:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> place: Jameson Riser, 59 pts.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Ayu Othman, 55 pts.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s I.C.:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Hamp All, 61.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Jory Kahn, 51.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Steve Hiegel, 48.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sunday events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Sea Kayak:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Brandon Nelson, 47 <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Steve Hiegel, 46<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Tom Cromwell, 33.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men/Women combined SUP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Matt Zenobi, 40<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Ellen DeBondt, 34<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: David Quasha, 27<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Whitewater/Rodeo:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Cameron Little, 52.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Bryon Dorr, 52<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Marc Emmons, 44.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>4<sup>th</sup>: Jeffrey Steehler, 36.5 *** Jeffrey, age 12, is our youngest competitor ever at the Hoedown. Hoping this starts a trend and we can rock a Juniors division next year!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Wave Ski:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Ken DeBondt, 55<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Mitch Zenobi, 52<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Zack Zenobi, 47.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Open HP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Hamp All, 71<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Gary Korb, 58.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Luke Spencer, 52.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Women’s HP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Ellen DeBondt, 54.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Ayu Othman, 46.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Jameson Riser, 44.5<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Men’s Masters (40+) HP:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup>: Gary Korb, 60<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup>: Hamp All, 51<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>3<sup>rd</sup>: Ken DeBondt, 38<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Mahalo everyone and we’ll see you at next year’s Hoedown!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-56940467765047339862010-09-26T12:35:00.000-07:002010-09-26T12:37:48.162-07:00Hoedown directions, camping and lodging<p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://www.hobuckbeachresort.com/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrfzNCwZ4rzutZSSkIZEXvjlcUCX_kXHEuGcjgCPHoJBuRknWHJvzPagu48bXtT8xTMEVj1QM9xzHzLY7N3o6QkGJQzY4Wdsrmra2Bm6X1UovhFdBiyskIq48p5zhGIZfND84i1bgi4Ie/s400/Hobuck+Beach+Resort-762780.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521308293508267250" border="0" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Here’s how to get to the Hoedown:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">From Port Angeles, take US 101 6 miles West of town to the junction with WA 112. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Turn right to go West on WA 112.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">After 38 miles, turn right at the stop sign to continue West on WA 112. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">After 26 miles, enter Neah Bay WA. WA 112 Becomes Bayview Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;">*****<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:14pt;">All participants must stop at Washburn’s Store on your left across from the marina, to pick up a Makah Tribal Recreation Permit for $10 per car – it’s valid through the end of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:14pt;">Please remember we are guests of the Makah Tribe. Please respect the land, the beach, and local laws.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:14pt;">Thanks for your cooperation! <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;">*****<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">After picking up your Recreation Permit, follow Bayview to the end of town, turn left on Fort Street, right on 3<sup>rd</sup> Ave, and left on Cape Flattery Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Follow Cape Flattery Rd a little over two miles and turn left on the Wa’Atch bridge. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Cross the bridge and turn right on Makah Passage. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.hobuckbeachresort.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hobuck Beach Resort</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;">, our event HQ, is less than half a mile ahead on your right. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">You can camp at the Resort for $20 nightly per tent or $30 per RV with hookups, and there may still be some sweet cabins available if they’re not already reserved. Please contact the Resort directly for more information at 360-645-2339. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">More beach access is on the right, just past the entrance to the Resort. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Exact location of the competition will be determined on Sunday AM, depending on surf conditions. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-42950069407188301012010-09-26T11:34:00.001-07:002010-09-26T13:03:42.975-07:00Schedule of events<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSdOD-E-yneJjxPFqvmbzlh2jqktVEr42Rxm9hN6ZAB8buqYHJJ6WXjqMf7UVr1BkKBCIhwuJW98gZmjyhpjaF2KAHtNROUg08P0qNktwLxAyCgpkW2idyHnSyxmEofo5TEcYGQ5rjnk1/s1600/Inge+1-757215.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSdOD-E-yneJjxPFqvmbzlh2jqktVEr42Rxm9hN6ZAB8buqYHJJ6WXjqMf7UVr1BkKBCIhwuJW98gZmjyhpjaF2KAHtNROUg08P0qNktwLxAyCgpkW2idyHnSyxmEofo5TEcYGQ5rjnk1/s400/Inge+1-757215.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521292375134958258" border="0" /></a></p><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size:9pt;">Inge Watson photo – thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here’s the updated plan for Hoedown weekend:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thursday at midnight – last chance to register on line for the event. It will cost you $5 more per event at the venue on Saturday. NO on-site registration on Sunday. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Friday – come on out, informal get togethers and planning sessions. <span style="font-family:Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Saturday – All day:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->“Expression Session” – practice your moves for Sunday<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Judges’ meetings<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Last day to register for your events. Cash or check only please. It will cost you $5 less on line. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->If you’ve already registered on line, you can check in for your events on Saturday or Sunday. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Tee shirts, while they last, $20 on site. If you order your shirt with your on line event registration, it’s $15.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://hobuckhoedown.blogspot.com/2010/09/on-site-massage-at-hoedown.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Massages by Cathy Federici. </span></a>Look for the blue pop-up tent, on the beach or in the campground depending on weather<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Saturday events:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->3pm – SUP Scramble race<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->4pm – Sea Kayak Scramble race<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->6pm – Dinner $10. Provided by a Neah Bay caterer, this should be awesome. If you pay for dinner with your on line registration, it’s only $5. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sunday:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->8am – competitors’ meeting<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->8:30am – heats begin for events requiring prelims. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Heats are 19 minutes, with 1 minute for changeover and on to the next heat. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->After prelims are complete, finals begin for less-populated events that had no prelims.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The day will end with final heats for events that had prelims. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Awards will happen as results from each event are finalized. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-70932790771210347242010-09-26T10:59:00.000-07:002010-09-26T11:00:09.535-07:00Hoedown tee shirts ready to go<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mzyFdFYP-IrVmRQsgcfkPWt0U8_plWW7nU5qVjPXErvgu7Q6r_yd5AgarOJRMUTxal6nY5XeBaj5ovSGNrUpUkhqXnRfQsqGTSpC2Tk88Da9gSWVa3AtdYO9ggKzg5ZA_roMOe2bS6V6/s1600/2010+logo-709536.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mzyFdFYP-IrVmRQsgcfkPWt0U8_plWW7nU5qVjPXErvgu7Q6r_yd5AgarOJRMUTxal6nY5XeBaj5ovSGNrUpUkhqXnRfQsqGTSpC2Tk88Da9gSWVa3AtdYO9ggKzg5ZA_roMOe2bS6V6/s400/2010+logo-709536.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521283581427828818" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5PF5vmiHr8pWz4ukGlt2lG61aNefc2S1LZ32BWRFhLwN1zG6ho0FggXC2j2zTGi0DGfsySyVTZLk9V3tELLxKcqwrPbvhJ8Z4VvzmyKvBuXsusIwYX6e7QP0cdmtcn8mDf_NLVDgAiZn/s1600/IMG01291-20100924-2009-710752.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5PF5vmiHr8pWz4ukGlt2lG61aNefc2S1LZ32BWRFhLwN1zG6ho0FggXC2j2zTGi0DGfsySyVTZLk9V3tELLxKcqwrPbvhJ8Z4VvzmyKvBuXsusIwYX6e7QP0cdmtcn8mDf_NLVDgAiZn/s400/IMG01291-20100924-2009-710752.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521283585608030386" /></a></p><div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Check out the awesome logo designed once again by Ayu Othman for the 4<sup>th</sup> annual Hoedown. As always, Ayu has outdone herself with the Queen of the Waves presiding over our happy festival. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>And many thanks again to presenting sponsor Olympic Raft & Kayak as well as our five major sponsors – Surfer Dave, Kayak Academy, Valley Surf Kayaks, University of Sea Kayaking, and Sound Bikes and Kayaks – for all their support for this year’s event. Get out, share the love, man… and buy their stuff. <b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-12860226548492454552010-09-21T20:26:00.000-07:002010-09-21T23:36:58.981-07:00On-site massage at the Hoedown!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cathyfederici.massagetherapy.com/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsh7IKFgikYzYQ5Sd-H36qkGOULBWzoz71VQrY6r_jPCWxmHNACMtBmoMcwu1nLMcm8nfCfwYu9JulQKSmG7P41trXFXJWSRKyWPWgupxbGHvH4-9ePVPVr3Ls9HUIAUaS4Ou2fog7LOim/s400/C-Fed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519574421877536706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >This is only one of the two hands that will make your achin' muscles all good again at the Hoedown. Cathy promises to remove the glove... unless of course you request it...</span><br /></div><br />Yep, that's right... fellow paddler, Seahawk fan, licensed massage therapist and all-around great person and good friend, <a href="http://cathyfederici.massagetherapy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cathy Federici </span></span></a>will give short (15 +/- minutes) massages at the Hoedown. She'll bring a tip jar and you can pay her what you want.<br /><br />Thanks for stepping up, Cathy!Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-65049225598802489662010-09-16T23:19:00.001-07:002010-09-16T23:19:01.706-07:00Sound Bikes & Kayaks is a Hoedown sponsor!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNowlaqhcDomKAze86d0iDyOuzteiGGa1iMoQFW1TVIM2todoF08uUmZPYC8X4KQzl8WCyY4TvlJ7Ej2YiSQ4u6s9IfH7MN3JeINzL1foSEJPYnK7IHSOBWLRFvaSbMMl-_veFMQ0bdWr/s1600/sbk-741707.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNowlaqhcDomKAze86d0iDyOuzteiGGa1iMoQFW1TVIM2todoF08uUmZPYC8X4KQzl8WCyY4TvlJ7Ej2YiSQ4u6s9IfH7MN3JeINzL1foSEJPYnK7IHSOBWLRFvaSbMMl-_veFMQ0bdWr/s400/sbk-741707.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517763134726910818" /></a></p><div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Hoedown HQ got an email today from Vicki Adams at <b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.soundbikeskayaks.com/">Sound Bikes & Kayaks in Port Angeles</a></span></b>, asking to sponsor the Hoedown. Thanks Vicki! <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>SBK is a very cool little shop, with Mitch & the bike tech crew always toiling on someone’s ride in the back, and Vicki working the front of the shop to get her guests into the best kayak or onto the right bike for their tastes and budget. Just a block from the harbor in downtown Port Angeles, Vicki’s place keeps it down-home and friendly with everyone who stops by. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-90509478267105770332010-09-16T22:52:00.001-07:002010-09-16T22:52:38.645-07:00...and two more sponsors!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Ih_qYrpWbxIv88abzJ4Co4w1IBtqqGmnq_k0wDfoooEW4acbZE5TG0NJ9_V1WQSMzzJV5brwgfBp46LK_XiNTJWWZr3Ge38KDN6iBB4k6UuJpdGbdO8BjXZx0pH6vWXelfNaahx8XDz/s1600/wayne-758645.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Ih_qYrpWbxIv88abzJ4Co4w1IBtqqGmnq_k0wDfoooEW4acbZE5TG0NJ9_V1WQSMzzJV5brwgfBp46LK_XiNTJWWZr3Ge38KDN6iBB4k6UuJpdGbdO8BjXZx0pH6vWXelfNaahx8XDz/s400/wayne-758645.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756339124936226" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yt2TjEve7srC_TnHmhlKEjxAl5YVDal7XjYdIOLyT2sFy1pSo0zrCHyVwU3Zz-mFIrWCnvNflK5Ve4gQRbugQghK-hlmLH4FKL8Btv3Clmv5epfL7_aTMW7KUC3GLr6nR2WmsPV_R6SS/s1600/usk+logo-760747.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yt2TjEve7srC_TnHmhlKEjxAl5YVDal7XjYdIOLyT2sFy1pSo0zrCHyVwU3Zz-mFIrWCnvNflK5Ve4gQRbugQghK-hlmLH4FKL8Btv3Clmv5epfL7_aTMW7KUC3GLr6nR2WmsPV_R6SS/s400/usk+logo-760747.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756341868803938" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZLK7WY1mMmcrAmv6k-7TKa-5FPwLMd2PIIj3C4oDSYk81Po-KTUbm5VR1LtC2cKVYYRFH-lYDNy4d1qCSW7wRWdWshhVC6Q8V_JacbmSfh30Uw-jpiJB0Er_LxFvscQTQClDnfSFeRVb/s1600/KA+BLK+CS4-762695.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZLK7WY1mMmcrAmv6k-7TKa-5FPwLMd2PIIj3C4oDSYk81Po-KTUbm5VR1LtC2cKVYYRFH-lYDNy4d1qCSW7wRWdWshhVC6Q8V_JacbmSfh30Uw-jpiJB0Er_LxFvscQTQClDnfSFeRVb/s400/KA+BLK+CS4-762695.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756349572395474" /></a></p><div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Two of the top-rated kayak instruction programs in the Northwest and beyond have stepped up to support the Hoedown. Many thanks to Wayne Horodowich at University of Sea Kayaking, <a href="http://www.useakayak.org/">http://www.useakayak.org/</a> , for being a part of the event. If you’ve been into any real paddlin’ shop, you’ve seen Wayne’s awesome videos – “ABCs of the Surf Zone” “Capsize Recoveries & Rescue Procedures”, and newer ones on bracing and essential strokes. Wayne came out of nowhere to beat all the sea kayakers in the deFuca Downwind, so at 60 years old he’s still not to be messed with!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Also our thanks go out to George and Barb Gronseth at Kayak Academy, who teach kayaking adventure skills first hand, taking students all over local waters and to Alaska every year. Their upcoming <b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.kayakacademy.com/pages/lessons/courses/greenland_week.aspx">Greenland Week</a></span></b> will feature skills, competition and entertainment in the mode of traditional Greenland paddling, from rolling competitions to ropes techniques, to private instruction from some amazingly talented kayakers. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Thank you to our sponsors and supporters! It’s going to be a tremendous weekend!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-21300104345403035062010-09-16T22:13:00.001-07:002010-09-16T22:13:40.582-07:00Another sponsor -- Valley Surf Kayaks!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSveNWAtu0hrNG6iM4m9UkObTslggXsIOvrX3kQI_zsgH9c5PduQB-OJIaskayvBPgIP845U-Tijvqu31cKcSSFyrJM-qG-qmLDkcnT5TIH8Q40CmIqoTcQ0racl4WL4gGxvvH-BRZoHFQ/s1600/Valley+Surf+Wings-720583.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSveNWAtu0hrNG6iM4m9UkObTslggXsIOvrX3kQI_zsgH9c5PduQB-OJIaskayvBPgIP845U-Tijvqu31cKcSSFyrJM-qG-qmLDkcnT5TIH8Q40CmIqoTcQ0racl4WL4gGxvvH-BRZoHFQ/s400/Valley+Surf+Wings-720583.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517746295114685666" /></a></p><div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>Many thanks to Rob Avery of Valley Sea Kayaks USA, who has agreed to sponsor the Hoedown with Valley Surf Kayaks as our second major sponsor! Rob is an awesome coach, expeditioner and adventurer who’s well known to paddlers and paddlesports business people alike. He lives the life he sells and it’s an honor to work with him. Maybe you’ll even see him on the water competing in the Hoedown!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-71295003718136599862010-09-10T07:14:00.001-07:002010-09-10T07:20:43.059-07:002009 Hoedown images<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/105501871622298129121/HobuckHoedown2009#"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQiMjYrxRz8hE7xJqOnaOR4cDyw1UtnhQtWX561_8Sjl_ZgvurIbBbQO2yaJWKWfppAEbw5WeNVYdjO7wa8bydvZE4YGQca07hZ0HR43GF3Ct2AmDTFIBAjxJZS0NKXjAKxtuz26aF5r5/s400/Inge+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515288972775866530" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-hgHD0t179-7LaD8btr1GcNjO8I-ucv5XtMh6h6BrHzDoE9qzWKy3LEwG38N5m0IG9n-hGROBIaeSw8lmaBAggUbFHcEWVoS7zC6hs5RtWNA8zIwfpJ5g0fLSMrlDv_1fMy1rVPOtFX7/s1600/Inge+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-hgHD0t179-7LaD8btr1GcNjO8I-ucv5XtMh6h6BrHzDoE9qzWKy3LEwG38N5m0IG9n-hGROBIaeSw8lmaBAggUbFHcEWVoS7zC6hs5RtWNA8zIwfpJ5g0fLSMrlDv_1fMy1rVPOtFX7/s400/Inge+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515289479131466914" border="0" /></a><br />Inge Watson took dozens of awesome shots last year while her husband Sean (in the red sea kayak above) was competing in the Hoedown. Sweet stuff, Inge! <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/105501871622298129121/HobuckHoedown2009#"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Check 'em out here!</span><br /></a>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-24606933849556851712010-09-08T07:08:00.000-07:002010-09-08T07:35:47.178-07:00First major sponsor -- Surfer Dave Agnew!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.surferdave.net/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCBs8sRF5Ib7fhK6fxtUb_wk8TBJ0pa9j-ts0ITvhmoUisHHQjao_oaJjerMQ3gMr7OqnaP_n3mr5IgICZm1891SCe5yRrAS_5N6qopP9xfdEgY_2CzSl11K_oC7EVrzT0eG6gv_n25Wu/s400/SurferDaveName.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514544934350029714" border="0" /></a><br />Surfer Dave Agnew, an extraordinary paddler and always an active and friendly member of the Northwest paddlin' family, has stepped up as a major sponsor of the Hoedown. Dave is your source for Mega surf kayaks, and he's always happy to let you try one out on the water.<br /><br />Please show the love for Surfer Dave! Contact him through his web site at http://www.surferdave.net/ , call him at <span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:book antiqua,palatino;font-size:100%;color:#000000;">253-222-4273</span></span>, or email him at <span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><a href="mailto:currentedge@yahoo.com"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:book antiqua,palatino;font-size:100%;color:#000000;">currentedge@yahoo.com</span></span></a></span></span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.surferdave.net/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBTF-ERyYpHgtMZqzNFJnyuQqYhoKRCI2yBTZInBDJ2NSVS-wgbWpHuOy1KNttbNjHiyhhw34RnNuYEmFsJwQ_ojzDSyfO8JzxBTsZcvaQ-dgYfv_ewgaQQ5UoXVUzHB8DwJKGJmezlFQ/s400/surferdave.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514544937109958050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >When he's not getting you on the water in the latest, hottest gear with all the instruction you'll need to be safe and happy... Dave's out there, looking for the next awesome wave. </span><br /></div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-52115276769378445352010-09-06T00:03:00.000-07:002010-09-07T10:08:16.634-07:002008 & 09 Hoedown pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ODVD56orMbJkZaKF2a-8gXD2mwK3xY88ph3OU0DnRMyyPIOp3yTGadZweSQmVWdSWthnBhFUh19IwCqdXNyhJI1i6zfDLrt8EkwCuRvM4GnWhJUcvraU-jXWqva-iZKlalkux_J-1r8/s1600/RobCasey_standuppaddling-9411.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ODVD56orMbJkZaKF2a-8gXD2mwK3xY88ph3OU0DnRMyyPIOp3yTGadZweSQmVWdSWthnBhFUh19IwCqdXNyhJI1i6zfDLrt8EkwCuRvM4GnWhJUcvraU-jXWqva-iZKlalkux_J-1r8/s400/RobCasey_standuppaddling-9411.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513878714787407490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">If you need some adrenaline to get yourself pumped for the Hoedown, dig this -- from Hoedown Founder Rob Casey. Thanks for the support and awesome shots, Rob!</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE__PRvEnh3-ODc8Otsz-OCl7HfVSwMvtrAFFBNp6zO9PBp5qjODNFEwbLcaJW4EKo1cr8JplT_2sGeYT-BTc4mkpM6wNWvBOwPmk2WBeD5QA_duW6OIzcBvoast1XuPZMNaKGTzGLAkT/s1600/RobCasey_GronsethIllusion-9597.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE__PRvEnh3-ODc8Otsz-OCl7HfVSwMvtrAFFBNp6zO9PBp5qjODNFEwbLcaJW4EKo1cr8JplT_2sGeYT-BTc4mkpM6wNWvBOwPmk2WBeD5QA_duW6OIzcBvoast1XuPZMNaKGTzGLAkT/s400/RobCasey_GronsethIllusion-9597.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513877820988355426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Y_1xwF7DSDfS6o2DsWrJ1SDLBhq7bCYkXyraK-bJj2e8D7HtVbUlYovCZGmAwLWtGks-mXHTmkg22c2cXPk31mG6p6KyqERNCHvhWfJQOLUCueGMUkW-0iy7y8lPnSRY9_7aKgZIfhON/s1600/rcasey_6508_MG_4742.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv55cplIAkhCEoogRWqiDvElMY5U4ctKPkbMWJ6gVtZuTO5u_ksZoGrrXvzAcRrSi_7XuqgqSUezFpETdbjauJO0WkWVFjg27a63HD_sFAXanlKRCSBPqsUtqCZq5rbi1ysxUWWyaUE2gL/s400/RobCasey_hobuck-4855.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513876614167246050" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYI7-I0znS-Me0zQA1Id394N3nnfLtNCK-vzcCLVMpd05GX-NyWP_ry4n7ZXAuFoQH97Ziyldxl_8JwZSdn7TE_Pr2YqanAiHWMqDjfin8_rE1d_BT5QAdhkH5ASR51NdNcn7zszkRl17s/s1600/RobCasey_NeahBay-3520.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYI7-I0znS-Me0zQA1Id394N3nnfLtNCK-vzcCLVMpd05GX-NyWP_ry4n7ZXAuFoQH97Ziyldxl_8JwZSdn7TE_Pr2YqanAiHWMqDjfin8_rE1d_BT5QAdhkH5ASR51NdNcn7zszkRl17s/s400/RobCasey_NeahBay-3520.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513878719509328082" border="0" /></a>Another sweet day at the beach.<br /></div>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-6760689111554825052010-09-05T23:44:00.000-07:002010-09-06T00:03:25.220-07:00Hoedown events update<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Thanks to ideas from Hoedown Founder Rob Casey, we're adding a couple exciting new challenges to the 2010 Hoedown. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">On Saturday the 2nd, grab your board or kayak and "scramble-start" carrying your craft across the beach and into the surf, then paddle out and around the rocky island half a mile from shore and back again. We'll have separate races for SUPs and kayaks, so if you're really tough you'll enter both races and kick some A*&!!</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >Sunday</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">'s judged surf events, as in 2009, will be for men and women, Open and "Masters over </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">40" per US Surf Kayak sanctioning guidelines. The events are as follows:<br /><br />International (IC) - Finless kayaks 3-4 meters<br />High Performance (HP) - Sit inside kayaks under 9 ft.<br />Waveski - Sit on Top Kayaks, with fins.<br />Whitewater / Rodeo - Sit inside, finless plastic kayaks<br />Sit on top - plastic, finless SOT kayaks<br />SUP - 8-12 ft. Standup paddle boards.<br />Sea Kayak - Any sit inside kayak 13' or longer<br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Please contact Race Director Bill Walker at Ruby Creek Boathouse, 206-940-6269 or rubycreekboathouse@gmail.com , with any questions about the Hoedown.</span>Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041378547963694160.post-88968502873551931802010-08-31T22:58:00.000-07:002010-08-31T23:18:42.162-07:00On Line Registration is up!Howdy Hoedowners,<br /><br />The 4th annual Hobuck Hoedown, an awesome, uniquely Washington celebration of all things paddle surfing, is set for October 2nd and 3rd at Hobuck Beach. Registration is on line <a href="http://www.active.com/outdoors/neah-bay-wa/hobuck-hoedown-surf-paddling-festival-2010"><span style="font-weight: bold;">right here </span></a>so please get over there and sign up now.<br /><br />Pricing:<br />$10 registration fee plus per-event fee of $12.50 for early birds through 9/7/10.<br /><br />Your per-event fee goes up to $15 if you register between 9/8 and 9/30.<br /><br />On site registration on Saturday 10/2 will be $10 plus $20 per event.<br /><br />So this means, all together now... SIGN UP NOW!<br /><br />If you have any questions, please contact Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathouse Race Director. I'm at 206-940-6269 or rubycreekboathouse@gmail.com .<br /><br />Stay tuned here for more details including sponsors, special stuff we have planned for Saturday's festivities, lodging, camping, and much more. See you out there!Bill Walker, Ruby Creek Boathousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301693846241500389noreply@blogger.com0