September 2, 2014 12:00 am
Sports 
Paddleboarders from all walks of life arrived in Washougal for the first SUP Salmon Classic Sunday, at Capt. William Clark Park. The 8-mile long course challenge featured more than 30 competitors from all around the world. The 4-mile short course and the 2-mile novice race each had 15 participants. Full results are available at www.paddleboardguru.com/races/SUPSalmonClassic.
Professionals Hannah Hill and Fiona Wylde celebrate on the shore at Cottonwood Beach.
Lucien Seymour does a headstand on his paddleboard while crossing the finish line. The 29-year-old traveled to Washougal from the Bahamas to paddle on the Columbia River.
Professional and recreational paddleboarders from around the globe conquered the Columbia River with smiles on their faces Sunday.
“Epic,” described Lucien Seymour, a 29-year-old visiting Camas and Washougal from the Bahamas. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to paddle in the beautiful Columbia River. I couldn’t pass it up when I heard about it.”
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