The Island Surf and Sail Ladies Paddle Challenge was held at Bayview Park in Long Beach Township on Friday, July 27, 2012.

Listening to Jack Bushko of Island Surf and Sail give directions for the competitors.Jack Reynolds

Listening to Jack Bushko of Island Surf and Sail give directions for the competitors. Jack Reynolds

(From left) Sisters Sue Vilardi and Ann Coen before the race.Jack Reynolds

(From left) Sisters Sue Vilardi and Ann Coen before the race. Jack Reynolds

Kerry Beetel and his daughter Teaghan check out the paddleboards on the shoreline.Jack Reynolds

Kerry Beetel and his daughter Teaghan check out the paddleboards on the shoreline. Jack Reynolds

Boards are all set to go before the race.Jack Reynolds

Boards are all set to go before the race. Jack Reynolds

Checking the course layout before the race.Jack Reynolds

Checking the course layout before the race. Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race.Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race. Jack Reynolds

Competitors relaxing in the water and on the beach after the race.Jack Reynolds

Competitors relaxing in the water and on the beach after the race. Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race. (L-R) Lizzie Sikkema and Caroline Unger.Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race. (L-R) Lizzie Sikkema and Caroline Unger. Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race.Jack Reynolds

Paddlers take off at the start of the elite race. Jack Reynolds

Paddlers start moving at the beginning of the recreational race.Jack Reynolds

Paddlers start moving at the beginning of the recreational race. Jack Reynolds

Paddlers make their way across the bay around the course.Jack Reynolds

Paddlers make their way across the bay around the course. Jack Reynolds

Finishers of the recreational race paddle across the finish line.Jack Reynolds

Finishers of the recreational race paddle across the finish line. Jack Reynolds

First finisher in the elite paddle Race, Jackie Sikkema.Jack Reynolds

First finisher in the elite paddle Race, Jackie Sikkema. Jack Reynolds

Sue Vilardi makes her way to the finish line.Jack Reynolds

Sue Vilardi makes her way to the finish line. Jack Reynolds

Competitors in the recreational race make their way to the finish line.Jack Reynolds

Competitors in the recreational race make their way to the finish line. Jack Reynolds

The start of the partner paddle race.Jack Reynolds

The start of the partner paddle race. Jack Reynolds

The start of the partner paddle race. Tina Carpenter and 'Olga' Paul Vereb.Jack Reynolds

The start of the partner paddle race. Tina Carpenter and ‘Olga’ Paul Vereb. Jack Reynolds

Group photo of all the competitors with the Pieces of the Puzzle banner.Jack Reynolds

Group photo of all the competitors with the Pieces of the Puzzle banner. Jack Reynolds