The Head of the Dart SUP race concluded last weekend in brilliant sunshine for one of the UK's biggest SUP and rowing races.
The Head of the Dart SUP Challenge is an annual event in April and sees more than 250 paddlers taking part, making it the largest SUP event in the UK. Each year, paddlers come together to complete the 14km course along the River Dart taking in the beautiful Devon countryside running between the historic town of Dartmouth and Totnes, alternating directions every year. It is traditionally seen as the season opener, with paddlers travelling from all of the country, and further afield!
Here are the top 3 race finishers from each division;
Women 14′ SUP
1. Holly Pye
2. Ginnie Betts
3. Marie Buchanan
Men 14′ SUP
1. Hector Jessel
2. Bruce Smith
3. Jan Pospisil
Women 14′ Inflatable SUP
1. Karen Greener
2. Anya Williamson
3. Lucy Small
Men 14′ Inflatable SUP
1. Jamie Harman
2. Chris Dayment
3. Steve Pye
Women 12’6 SUP
1. Sara Maxey
2. Felicity Hurst
3. Sarah Myford
Men 12’6 SUP
1. Alistair Hughes
2. John Woods
3. Tim Farmer
Women 12’6 Inflatable SUP
1. Clare Elliot
2. Marie Wilson
3. Chloe Hurst
Men 12’6 Inflatable SUP
1. Daron Walker
2. Matthew Knight
3. David Masson
Tandem SUP
1. Above Water
2. Steve & Carrie
Mulitperson
1. Mega Mosey
2. Supper’s Ready
Leisure Fleet
1. Richard Nelson
2. Alex Ayling
3. Ryan Owens
Dragon
1. Team Splash
2. Dragon Drifter
3. White Water Dragons
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