Half-Moon Outfitters plans two SUP races

Half-Moon Outfitters is planning two races for the 2013 Stand-Up Paddle Board season.

First will be the Half-Moon Open Ocean Challenge scheduled for April 21 at Folly Beach. The race is a WPA Sanctioned - Regional (no points).

This SUP event, promoted during the East Coast Paddlesports and Outdoor Festival April 19-21, will appeal to intermediate and advanced paddlers, as well as pectators. Proceeds will benefit the Charleston Waterkeeper: http://charlestonwaterkeeper.org/

The fourth annual Golden Nugget Race will be held Oct. 12 at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant. This will be a 5K and 10K. It’s a WPA Sanctioned Point Race.

Scenic Shem Creek will provide the backdrop for the fourth annual Half-Moon Outfitters Golden Nugget SUP Race. The Golden Nugget Race will have two categories: a Recreational 5k and an Elite 10k .

Proceeds will benefit Charleston Waterkeeper.