Watermans Paddle For Humanity May 1st, 2010

This year’s event features a jog-a-thon type online fundraising platform with a round trip ticket to Indonesia going to the top individual fundraiser!* Show your support for the SurfAid cause by participating in the 2-mile fun paddle or battle it out with the big dogs in the 6-Mile Elite Race for over $5,000 in cash!

* Participants who choose to raise funds as a member of a team will still be eligible for the top individual prize.

Visit www.watermansappliedscience.com and click on the Paddle for Humanity link for more information.

Beach registration begins at 6:00 AM at the event

When: May 1st, 2010

Where: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California

What: 6-mile Elite Race, 2-mile Fun Paddle

Who: Paddleboard and SUP

Why: Raise $100,000 in support of SurfAid International

Pre-registration: on-line @ http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330395

Watermans: Applied Science Paddle for Humanity

This year’s event features a jog-a-thon type online fundraising platform with a round trip ticket to Indonesia going to the top individual fundraiser!* Show your support for the SurfAid cause by participating in the 2-mile fun paddle or battle it out with the big dogs in the 6-Mile Elite Race for over $5,000 in cash! Also featuring the return of the Southern California Showdown, sponsored by Primo Island Lager.

* Participants who choose to raise funds as a member of a team will still be eligible for the top individual prize.

Beach registration begins at 6:00 AM; Race start at 8:00 AM

Pre-registration: on-line @ http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330395

When: May 1st, 2010

Where: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California

What: 6-mile Elite Race, 2-mile Fun Paddle

Who: Paddleboard and SUP

Why: Raise $100,000 in support of SurfAid International

Help us reach our goal of $100,000 in support of SurfAid International <www.surfaidinternational.org>. All proceeds from event sponsorship, raffle and contestant entry fees will be donated directly to SurfAid International. The Paddle for Humanity is an official SurfAid event and is backed by the full support of SurfAid International (Non-profit ID# 141850033). All contributions are tax deductible.

Statement of purpose:

The goal of the Paddle for Humanity is to raise money and awareness of SurfAid International’s effort to improve the health, well being and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. Due to recent global humanitarian catastrophes the importance of this message has never been clearer. It is our intention that this event encourages both individuals and community businesses to support SurfAid International’s cause.

Please support our sponsors…

Olukai, Surfline.com, Future Fins, Sambazon, Hobie Surfboards, Infinity surfboards, Rogue SUP, Quickblade Paddles, Mix1, Boardworks Surf, Johnson Big Sticks,World Safaris, Surfshot.com and Primo Island Lager.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Pre-registration: on-line @ http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330395

You will be redirected to the Event Home Page. Simply click the “Register Now” button and you are on your way. After reading and agreeing to the Waiver/Agreement you will be asked to start a team, join a team, or join as an individual. This is where the fun begins.

Starting a team: If you didn’t see a team you wanted to join on the event home page and you want to get some friends involved then starting a team is a great way to spread the love, have fun, and raise money at the same time. Whether your team is serious or goofy by nature the most important attribute is that you have fun working together. Raising money as a group can be a great team building experience for work or community organizations and if you plan on kicking butt and taking names don’t worry; any money you raise as a member of a team counts towards your individual total as well so you are still eligible for the grand prize for the top individual fundraiser!

Join a team: Joining an existing team is easy, pick the team you want to join from the list provided, fill out your on-line registration form and start working towards the communal goal ASAP.

Join as an Individual: Are you the kind of person who works better alone? Are you more comfortable taking things into your own hands? Well then you are an individual. You don’t need a team to accomplish your goals. Sign up solo, fill out your info and show the rest how it is done.

Here are some tips to Better Fundraising for the Watermans: Applied Science Paddle for Humanity…

First, make sure to start NOW. Reach out to friends, people at work with similar interests, family, and others in the community who might be interested in supporting SurfAid’s efforts.
Consider talking to people you meet at community events – you’ll have access to a larger audience and get to more people more quickly, face to face.
If you volunteer at other organizations, consider discussing the Paddle for Humanity with other volunteers at group events.
Practice a one-sentence goal for fundraising; in this case, it could be
“I’m raising money for SurfAid International, a nonprofit that benefits medical programs in surfing destinations.”
If you have a blog or personal website, or plan to use email to ask for support, send a link to the Sponsor Participant page: http://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchParticipants.asp?ievent=330395&lis=1&kntae330395=EEC8D69E9C024B1EAF9B345CD7E510CBI. From there, just search by name.
Be friendly; not everyone can donate. If someone can’t commit to supporting your fundraising this year, ask if you can contact them in future years to ask for support, or if s/he has ideas for other contacts they can help you make to ask for support. As a rule of thumb, 20% of your sponsors will make up 80% of the dollars raised, so a “no, sorry” isn’t a big deal.
Say thank you! Say it over and over again – you can never say it too often. The Paddle for Humanity website will help you send written thank-you notes to every supporter who signs up online.
REGISTRATION

Fee: $50 Pre-registration / $65 Beach-registration

Pre-registration: on-line @ http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330395

Beach-registration: 6:00 – 7:45 AM day of (May 1, 2010)

ELIGIBILITY

Open to men and women at least 18-years of age. Ages 17 and under must have signed parental/guardian form. The Race Director reserves the right to refuse participation to entrants for any reason.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

T-Shirt
Goodie Bag
Paddler Only Raffle Ticket
General Raffle Ticket
Food and Refreshments*
*Food and refreshments are served on a first come basis.

START TIME

6-Mile Elite Race: 8:00 AM

2-Mile Paddle for Humanity: 8:05 AM

DIVISIONS/CLASS

Men’s:

Paddleboard: Stock (12’ and under fixed rudder) and Unlimited
SUP: Stock (12’6 and under fixed rudder) and Unlimited
Women’s:

Paddleboard: Open
SUP: Open
Legends: (50+)

Paddleboard: Open
SUP: Open
Water start and beach finish depending on conditions.
Start time subject to change depending on conditions and attendance, so please show up early.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three paddlers by class and division. NOTE: Awards are for Elite race only.
Cash will be awarded to the first three paddlers by class. Stock Paddleboard, Unlimited Paddleboard, Stock SUP and Unlimited SUP. NOTE: Cash prizes apply to Elite race only.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES

Food and beverages will be made available after the race In the registration area. The raffle and silent auction winners will be announced immediately following the awards ceremony at 11 AM. The raffle and silent auction will feature gear, paddleboards, surfboards and accessories from top brands and sponsors. See the event website for more details. This promises to be a good one!

WHERE TO STAY

HOTELS

Doubletree Guest Suites Doheny Beach

34402 Pacific Coast Highway

Dana Point, CA

(949) 248-1316

www.doubletree.com

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

25135 Park Lantern

Dana Point, CA

(888) 476-2405

www.lagunacliffs.com

Dana Point Marina Inn*

24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive

Dana Point, CA

(949) 496-1203

www.danapointmarinainn.com

*A short ½ mile paddle to the event site!!!

Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Dana Point

34280 Pacific Coast Highway

Dana Point, CA

(949) 248-1000

www.hiexpress.com

Inn Dana Point Harbor‎

25325 Dana Point Harbor Drive

Dana Point, CA

(949) 493-5001

www.danapointharborinn.com

CAMPING

Near by campgrounds include Doheny State Beach, San Clemente State Beach, San O’ State Beach and San Mateo State Park. Visit www.parks.ca.gov for more info.

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