Posted on June 18 2010
Teams finish first in the Women’s, Men’s and Elite Division respectively in the first event of the five race series hosted by YOLO Board
Permawik Jerseys supplied by Victory for the whole race series.
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (May 18, 2010) – YOLO Board announces the results of the first 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Race event on May 13th at Eastern Lake in Seagrove Beach. The On the Coast Magazine team consisting of Nancy Babin, Julie Ogle, Debbie Hunter, and Jennifer Hollahan took first in the Women’s Division. The Grayton Beach Fitness team of Paul Hunter, Chris Ogle, Shane Babin and Stefan Daiberl won the Men’s Division. The SoWal Lifeguard YOLO team composed of Justin Cook, Sean Hughes and Ross Carter finished first in the new Elite division race. The 2010 series includes 14 Women’s teams, 11 Men’s teams and four Elite teams. Spectators enjoyed barbeque and other refreshments provided by the Old Florida Fish House. 
“The first race was a huge success,” said Tom Losee, co-founder of YOLO Board. “The race series has evolved over the last three years and includes such a great representation of our community. All the teams competed well and we’re looking forward to seeing how the upcoming races unfold. Eastern Lake provided a beautiful backdrop for the festivities.” 
The next race event is scheduled for Thursday June 3rd at Western Lake at the WaterColor Boathouse. The 29 teams will continue on to compete throughout the series as they vie for the champion title “YOLO Board Cup Series” to be awarded after the final race in August in each division. Race dates (weather permitting) are: June 3rd, June 25th, July 15th and August 19th. Races begin at 5:00pm. 
Emcee Mike Sturdivant of BlueMountainSurf.com entertained the crowd throughout the evening with his race commentary. The Women’s Division 2nd and 3rd place finishers were the Salon Twist and Unbalanced Teams while the Billabong and Laser Awesome teams rounded out the top three for the Men. The GUSU and Sunset Beach Services teams finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Elite Division. 
The fun continued on Sunday, May 17th at the YOLO Stand-Up Paddle Series Family Day races also held at Eastern Lake. Area children participated in different types of races including parent/child races, relay style races and individual races. The lighthearted event allowed the children to learn how to paddle and enjoy a little friendly competition out on the water. Upcoming Family Day races are scheduled for June 6th at the WaterColor Boathouse and July 18th at Eastern Lake at 2:00pm. 
The YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series is made possible by the generous support of presenting sponsor The Destin Real Estate Company. Co-sponsors include: Victory koredry who supplied the permawik jerseys, Stand Up Paddle Magazine, The Thirty-A Review, Kialoa Paddles, Wells Fargo Advisors, Seaside Beach, Copy Systems, Bud & Alleys, Pizza Bar, Taco Bar, Destin Health & Fitness Club, Vitamin Water, Pizza by the Sea, Swantree Concierge, Modus Photography, I Will Design For Food, and M Public Relations. 
For additional information regarding The YOLO Stand-Up Paddle Series, please visit www.yolorace.com. 
About YOLO Board Founded by business partners Tom Losee and Jeff Archer in 2006, YOLO Board LLC is a locally owned stand-up paddleboard (SUP) company based in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Aptly named for the mantra, “You Only Live Once,” the company has quickly gained the reputation along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and beyond as the custom paddleboard of choice, garnering widespread attention from the media including: Coastal Living, The Weather Channel, Standup Journal, Florida Trend, Ocean Drive, Standup Paddle Magazine and Garden & Gun, to name a few. The company manufactures a variety of boards suited to fit any paddler: the Original YOLO, YOLO Express, YOLO Explorer, YOLO Yak, YOLO EcoTrainer, YOLO Planeador, YOLO Eclipse, and the recently debuted Steve Brom-custom race and surf performance line. Rentals, lessons, corporate and team building packages and a complete array of YOLO accessories are available. For more information, visit www.yoloboard.com or call 850.622.5760.