The Key West Paddleboard Classic wouldn’t be in its 13th year without the tremendous generosity and support of our sponsors and the amazing hospitality of the Key West community.

2010 Title Sponsor: Fury Water Adventures

One of Key West’s most popular attractions is the crystal blue waters surrounding our island paradise. For almost three decades visitors and locals alike have been choosing Fury Water Adventures as their #1 excursion in and on the waters of Key West. Featuring a variety of watersports – Reef Snorkeling or Sunset Cruises/Sails aboard the Fury Catamaran, thrills in the air with Fury Parasailing, or Reef Eco-Tours aboard the Fury Glass Bottom Boat. Private Charters are also available. For the real enthusiast, try Fury’s Combo Packages or Fury’s Ultimate Adventure which includes Reef Snorkeling, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Water Trampoline and much more.

Visit furycat.com.

2010 Supporting Sponsors

Ark Paddleboards

Having just signed World Champion Ekolu Kalama to the Art team (and currently designing new Ark race boards), Ark Paddleboards is passionate about paddle boarding and the people involved. Our mission is to allow and encourage many people to experience this rapidly growing sport for themselves through free demos, race sponsorships, helping with beach and water cleanup events and anything else to help protect our Oceans and lakes. Join Ark team rider Tom Jones as he embarks on his world record-breaking paddle from Key West to New York City on May 16.

Visit arkboards.com.

GU Energy

Since 1991, GU’s mission has been to provide exceptional nutrition to athletes who push themselves to extraordinary  limits. Original GU Energy Gel revolutionized the way endurance athletes re-fueled during exercise and it continues to serve as the benchmark for all other energy gels. We take pride in our history, but never let it stop us from exploring new ways to meet athletes’ needs. Whatever your athletic endeavor, there’s a GU product for you.

Visit guenergy.com.

H2O Audio

Take your music with you paddling, swimming, surfing, wakeboarding, running, cycling, and wherever else you go with H2O Audio’s waterproof headphones, cases and armbands. Your Sport. Your Music.

Special offer: All registered race participants will receive a 20% discount on H2O Audio products.

Vist h2oaudio.com.

Hobie Polarized

Hobie Polarized glasses are the choice of experienced fishermen, sailors, paddle boarders and surfers worldwide.  From our pro-level, glass-lens Heritage Series to our stylish polycarbonate Motion line you’ll see why Hobie Polarized is the go-to for over 20 international agencies – including the United States Lifesaving Association and US SAILING.

Special offer: All registered race participants will receive a 50% off retail for any Hobie Polarized sunglass.

Vist hobiepolarized.com.

Cowboy Bill’s Honky Tonk Saloon

Cowboy Bill’s is a fun, relaxed, extension of your living room where the staff and customers are treated like family, one big happy dysfunctional family, but family none-the- less. Pull up a stool, kick back with your favorite beverage, catch up with your old friends or make new ones. At Cowboy Bill’s everyone is welcome (Even those of you we’ve thrown out. Come back tomorrow.)

Visit cowboybillskw.com.

Plan B, The Agency Alternative

Based in Chicago and serving clients in South Florida, Plan B specializes in developing highly personalized,  dynamically monitored, multi-channel marketing programs that deliver intimate brand experiences that promote engagement, generate trial and develop loyalty through true brand connection. Plan B is a full-service, on-demand, next-generation brand marketing and interactive marketing consultant.

Visit thisisplanb.com.

Yoli

“Fun” is Yoli’s sport drink, formulated with Alka-Plex and endorsed by Olympic medal winners Carl Lewis and Bryan Clay. Alka-Plex–a proprietary, patented product–is a powerful acid neutralizing ingredient that reduces cramping, minimizes muscle stiffness and removes the lactic acid build-up from physical activity. Yoli Blast Caps provide a delicious means of hydration while providing essential minerals and nutrients. If you want “peak performance”, take it from two of the greatest athletes in the world today and try Yoli Blast Caps.

Visit lindac.yoliblastcaps.com.

Help Yourself

We know everyone wants to be healthy, have more energy and feel the best they can.That’s why we opened Help Yourself — a restaurant to provide Key West with delicious organic food that fits your everyday lifestyle!

We make everything from scratch using organic ingredients, and the menu is designed so there is something for everyone. Whether you want meat, vegan, gluten-free, raw or simply a tasty meal that you know is good for you, you will find it on our menu – if not just ask! We have great coffees, smoothies, juices, salads, wraps, and bowls (a nourishing dish cooked in a wok). So, come relax on our deck next to the herbs, take it away or call for FREE delivery.

Visit helpyourselffoods.com.

Lazy Dog Adventures

Kayak and paddleboard rentals/tours through the Florida Backcountry waters. We do more in a week than most people do all day!

Visit lazydog.com.

Plastic Free Ocean

PlasticFreeOcean will raise public awareness about the dangers to marine environments and wildlife from the overuse and improper disposal of plastics, and about the threats to all living things resulting from the breakdown of plastic in the oceans.  We will educate consumers about how to reduce, reuse, recycle and clean up plastic waste.  We will raise and contribute funds to support research on plastic waste reduction and management, and methods to safely recover, reprocess and reuse the millions of tons of plastic waste that already pollutes the world’s oceans.

Visit plasticfreeocean.org.