Connor Baxter has won the first Watermans Paddle For Humanity race of 2012.

Baxter took out the main event at the Dana Point race, beating home Fernando Stalla (who’s been in fine form lately) and fellow Maui young-gun, Slater Trout.

Stalla was wining by a strong margin in the second half of the race, before Baxter caught a wave out of nowhere to snatch the victory.

FULL RESULTS, pics and race video coming very soon.

Thanks to Standup Paddle Pros for the initial results.

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Men’s
1st: Connor Baxter
2nd: Fernando Stalla
3rd: Slater Trout

Women’s
1st: Alison Riddle
2nd:  Jaime Donnely

UPDATE: Full results available on the official Paddle For Humanity site.

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Connor Baxter and Fernando Stalla share the lead…

Jared Vargas on the run leg from hell. Thanks Chuck.