Stand Up VB offers a 10 mile elite paddle, 10 mile rec paddle and 5 mile rec paddle at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Proceeds benefit Guardian Angels Fund, Inc. to help provide sports recreation therapy for children with disabilities, and the Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association to help save countless lives along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Location:  3820 S Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456

Event Details:

STAND UP VB will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, July 7, 2012 with an inclement weather date of Sunday, July 8, 2012.  There will be Three Different Divisions:

10 Mile Elite Race:  Mens 14’0”, Womens 12’6”, Unlimited ***This WILL BE a race!

10 Mile Rec Sea Paddle:  Unlimited, This is NOT a race

5 Mile Rec Sea Paddle:  Unlimited, This is NOT a race

The course will run along the coast and stay within the bathing/surfing area close to shore.  If you plan on paddling outside this area, you must have a Coast Guard approved life jacket on your board.  It is also suggested to have a whistle on board in the event of emergency.

The goal of this event is to raise awareness and funds for two incredible charities here in Hampton Roads – Surfers Healing VB & Team Hoyt VB, as well as promote the sport of stand up paddling.