comes from their long waterline and this also gives them a longer glide per stroke. Though usually long, the class is defined as "anything that floats" and boards over have been built. They can be difficult to handle in choppy water and their length makes them harder to transport and store. Modern Unlimited boards have rudders that are steered by a tiller between the paddler's feet. There is an additional board class, the 10' 6". These boards are not used in the long ocean races that are run with the Stock, 14 Foot, and Unlimited boards, but are used in surf and sprint races. 10' 6" class boards are known by several names: Ten-Six, Sprint Board, Surf Racer, or Racing Mal. Paddleboarding can also be done on various pieces of equipment, including surfboards. Paddleboards are made of fiberglass, epoxy, and/or carbon fiber. An emerging paddleboard technology is constructing them from epoxy surfboard, which is stronger and lighter than traditional fiberglass. The cost of new boards ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 for custom boards. Used boards that have been well kept are in high demand and can be sold fairly easily on paddleboard listing websites. Vessel registration fees Some locations are starting to charge registration or other access fees for paddleboard use on public waterways. Notable events Catalina Classic, California, USA – Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, Hawaii – Hamilton Island Cup, Australia – Trent 100, United Kingdom – Notable paddleboarders Thomas Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jr. - Guinness World Record paddleboarding the English Channel; created the East Coast Paddleboard Championships held yearly in Ponce Inlet, Florida Jamie Mitchell - Ten-time winner of the Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. Gallery References External links Standup-Paddleboard Safety Water sports Boardsports