Last week, TotalSUP had the privilege to settle down in Hood River, Oregon for a full week, courtesy of the World Paddle Association and SUP brand SIC Maui, partner of the 2019 Gorge Paddle Challenge. Here are the embedded players an links to all the live actions, interviews, social media posts and publications produced by TotalSUP before and during the event. Relive Fiona Wylde and Connor Baxter’s 4th Double-Downwinder victory on Day 1, April Zilg and Noic Garioud’s ultra dominance in the course race on Day 2 and more!
www.facebook.com/totalsupofficial / 47,1K followers
Stats:
> 6 major live feeds and a few minor ones
> 30,000 aggregated views
Elite Men – Downwind Run #1 – 8470 views
Elite Women – Downwind Run #2 – 4440 views
Elite Men’s Finish – Downwind Rund #2 – 1960 views
Elite Women’s Course Race – 4,460 views – 49 Shares
Elite Men’s Course Race – 6,170 views – 53 Shares
Open Men’s Course Race – 3,200 views – 23 Shares
www.instagram.com/totalsup / 31,2K followers
Stats :
> 35 SAVED instagram stories
> 33500 aggregated views
> 950 views on average
See all 35 Instagram Stories under “Hood River” on :
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18025066456205601/
Stats :
> 2 videos
> 22,000 views
The One-Design Fun Relay Race – 7,900 views – 36 Shares
Day 1 – Double Downwinder – Top Results – Real Time
Day 1 – Double-Downwinder Full Results – Real Time
Day 2 – Course Race – Results and Podiums
Live feed Announcement – 5800 reached – 12 shares
> 5 video interviews
> 7500 aggregated views
Martin Vitry – SIC Team Rider
Byron Kurt – World Paddle Association
Jade Howson, Zeke Rose, Keaton Rose, Slater Fleke
Casey Rynkowski – SIC Team & Social Media Manager
Seychelle – SIC Team Rider
TotalSUP would like to send out a huge THANK YOU :
The World Paddle Association : Byron Kurt & Julie Alston for the driving & the guacamole bagels
SIC Maui: Anthony Scaturro, Casey Rinkowski, Mark Raaphorst & Livio Menelau for their trust and friendship
The SIC House : room mate Martin Vitry, all the pro riders + youth team + moms, dads, husbands, wives and brothers, for the runs
The Gorge Paddle Challenge / Big Winds: Steve Gates, Erin Gates, Jody Gates, Jennifer & TJ Gulizia, Doug Hopkins
The Paddle Academy : Mike Eisert & Tonya
Fiona Wylde for her immense hospitality and investment in the sport
Anthony Vela, best beach MC in the world
Darren Rogers, Love Boat Captain
Jura Brozina – Uber man !
All the participants for their trust.
All the live viewers for their positivity, support … and not a single negative comment 🙂
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