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Jaime MItchell Interview

Laird is on “Oprah’s Master Class” to his already extensive list of appearances — the episode premieres TONIGHT at 10 p.m. ET on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

The 50-foot Coast Guard boat returned his SUP and paddle to Danny so he could finish the Cold Stroke Classic. 38 out of 130 didn’t finish.

RADIO CHUM—A full lineup of interviews coming: Chris Hill, Dan Gavere, Badfish!!!, Dave Chum, Heather Baus, Andy Morrell, William Pope, Byron Kurt

There are so many fast paddlers who are also good in the surf. I can think of about 30 guys who could be in the top 15. And about 20 guys who could be in the top 10. Racing in the surf anything can happen… if there is surf.

This year with the qualifying heats adds even more excitement to an already intense and freaky, fun, racing weekend!

One thing I’ve learned from my course racing is to be VERY aggressive. I’m a nice guy so this was hard at first but now I’m taking no prisoners!

Your absolutely right… The KIALOA Toro race paddle is Kick ass! I
love it and will be using it in all races at BOP.

I used to prefer flat water but now it seems like maybe I do better in the surf just because it breaks up the field of competitors. One thing I don’t like about the flat water is that it promotes drafting, which I am not for at all …

Expecting: Elite Racers (men & woman) 160, Open Race – 320, Distance Race 150, Kids – 60 and Relay 225…. lots of growth in the kids race.