Here’s a good look behind the scenes of the Hal Rosoff Classic and its host venue, the Newport Aquatic Center, which is a bit of a landmark in the SoCal paddling scene.

With the Mad Scientist of SUP leading the way, take a look at what this well-loved race is all about as well as what makes a place like the NAC tick. This video isn’t full of intense SUP racing action, but it’s a pretty cool story nonetheless…