im wondering what average speed is for pros, fit amature, and normal enthusiast over a 10 km course in moderate ocean conditions on a 12'6 BOP board. i paddle alone and want to know if i stand any chanceof not being last in a race.

thanks. that is 7,4 km/hr and 9,25 km/hr. I would be off the back of the back. I have paddled only about 20 sessions and am 52 yrs, fit but not a strong upper body. I clocked average 6,1 km hr over 7km but that included a 5 -10 min rest at turnaround point. take away the rest periods and I guess I'd be at back of pack. thinking of entering a fun race later this month....