SUP Mag UK November 2021 issue 31 | Page 5

Adrian Angell

Annual expeditions for Diabetes UK
Ohio River Paddlefest
Most of us know Adrian Angell best for his active participation in the SUP racing scene in the Midwest , especially with his role in one of the biggest races in the area , the Ohio River Paddlefest . Before becoming the race director seven years ago , the Ohio River Quest had special significance as Adrian ’ s very first SUP race .
Raising money for Diabetes UK
Although a US resident since 1995 , Adrian is originally from Cumbria and wanted to give back in his home country . On his niece ’ s suggestion with Type 1 Diabetes , Adrian ’ s first challenge fundraising paddle was crossing the English Channel . Next came the Great Glen Race in Scotland , and then most of the lakes in the Lake District ( see page xx . Because of COVID , his most recent expedition was 50 miles on the Ohio River here in the US , but he is already making plans for his next UK paddle . Photo below : Stephen Angell
Ohio River Paddlefest Photo : Victoria Vidal https :// standuppaddlemag . co . uk / adrian-angell /

Stand Up for the Cure

Building awareness and raising funds for breast cancer early detection , treatment and education .
Since 2012 , they have been holding events in multiple locations around the US . While the events have been traditionally in person , director and co-founder Dan Van Dyke was able to pivot and continue the tradition with virtual events in 2020 and then micro-events over a late summer to early fall all over the US . They have raised over $ 1.3 million through their efforts and still going strong . www . suftc . org
Fall Highlights 2021
Like much of the UK and northern Europe , most of Canada and the US are heading into the ‘ off season ’ for paddling . But throughout the southern part of the US and Hawaii , paddling goes on year round . Here are just a few of our ‘ big events ’ coming up in the remainder of 2021 .
Key West Paddle Classic Key West , Florida : October 2
Off Da Couch Newport Beach , California ( NAC ): October 9
Chattajack Chattanooga , Tennessee : October 23
Harbor Hoot Dana Point , California : October 30
Carolina Cup Wrightsville Beach , N . Carolina : Nov 6-7
Carolina Pro-Am Wrightsville Beach , N . Carolina : Nov 13-14
King & Queen of the Bay St . Petersburg , Florida : December 6
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