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The Bay Restaurant Hosts YOLO Board Relay Series
May 27, 2015 by SoWal Staff
Are you ready for the YOLO Board Relay Series at The Bay?
Everyone's invited to join the 8th Annual YOLO Board Relay Series kicking off Thursday, May 28 at The Bay restaurant on the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay. The relay event begins at 4:30 p.m.and will include race relays, giveaways, live music, refreshments and fun activities for kids. The Yolo Board Relay series will also take place on June 18 and July 16 - same time and place! A much anticipated South Walton event on the bay side - not to be missed!
The annual event consists of team relay-style competition in three recreational divisions: men’s, women’s and coed. The cost to participate is $180 per three member team. In addition, Special Olympics Florida-Walton County and Special Olympics Florida-Okaloosa County athletes will compete for the second year in a row. Characterized by carefree and friendly competition, the series offers an opportunity for spectators to cheer on their favorite teams and learn more about the ever-growing watersport of SUP.
“It has been a joy to watch the YOLO Board Relay Series evolve over the last eight years,” said Mitzi Archer, Director of Marketing at YOLO Board. “The outstanding community participation and enthusiasm inspires us to make each series better than the last. The Bay provides an amazing venue for the race with plenty of space for fans to gather. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out on the water this year!”
Each race series event will begin at 4:30PM at The Bay located at the foot of the 331 bridge in South Walton, Florida.
YOLO Board is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of standup paddleboards, paddles, equipment, lifestyle apparel and accessories. Since 2007, the community-minded brand (aptly named for the lifestyle mantra You Only Live Once) has been committed to manufacturing a variety of quality boards suited to fit any paddler, from the recreational novice to the elite pro racer. Read more and see photos/video at SoWal.com: Made in SoWal YOLO Board.
Stand up paddle boarding is a favorite outdoor adventure for locals and visitors of all ages in South Walton Florida
Do you YOLO?
We'll see you at The Bay for the Summer 2015 YOLO Relay Series:
Thu, May 28, 4:30pm
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm
The Bay is a South Walton gem on the South side of the 331 bridge, on the shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay. A fun and tasy restaurant by Chef Jim Shirley of Great Southern Cafe, 45 Central, and Meltdown on 30A. Enjoy family-friendly dining inside or outside by the dock. Arrive by car, kayak, or boat, kick back, and enjoy the scene. Serving lunch and dinner seven days per week. Read more, see stories, reviews and photos at SoWal Dining Guide | The Bay.
Sidebar photo gallery: YOLO Race at WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake 2012