Power Rac

In this episode of the Beneath the Surface Podcast, Corey and Sean talk about the creation of their newest and most electrifying product (literally): the Power Rac. It’s a new Rac option that started as just paddle board lights but quickly turned into something more. Paddle boarding at night is some of the most epic paddling out there but can be challenging without the right gear, especially when that gear doesn’t really exist.

After a wet and wild trip to the Everglades with a charged up Rover that didn’t quite make the cut, Corey hatched a plan to add power to their boards by keeping it self contained in a Grab Rac. And thus, the Power Rac was born.  Built specifically for the Rackham and Rover boards, the Power Rac consolidates electric power in a super simple control puck, so you can control your LED light, nav lights, accessory ports, and GPS fishfinder all from the same place. 

Listen up to find out how they came up with the idea and why it’s going to be a game-changer in the SUP accessory world.

Links from the Episode

The Power Rac, an powered up take on the Grab Rac.

See how Corey and Sean survived the Everglades with their Rover’s.

The simplicity of our Rac Systems will have you elevating your board in no time.

See what Yak-Power is all about. Spoiler: it’s more than just a badass name. 

Add extra power to your Power Rac with a second NOCQUA battery.

Who’s in the Episode

Lead Designer, Co-Founder, and CEO at BOTE, Corey Cooper is a licensed engineer hailing from Auburn University. Corey is the pioneer of the DarkRoom, assisting with the design of the machinery, concepting the layout and ultimately developing the workflow used in DarkRoom production. Corey’s passion for this project is so strong that on any given day, regardless of how busy things are at BOTE, you will often find Corey working in the DarkRoom.

Sean Murphy is the Director of Photography at BOTE and a world-renowned photographer based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. After spending most of his career based in Los Angeles, shooting for brands like Adidas, Red Bull, and Toyota, just to name a few, Sean moved back to the Redneck Riviera. You can find Sean capturing gritty America and spontaneous moments that translate into visually stunning photography.

Sounds Bites

“So the idea, the goal, was 1.) we wanted to get lights on the deck of a board so people can see what’s on the deck at night without having to use flashlights and headlamps and stuff. 2.) We wanted nav lights so you can paddle the Rover at night. 3.) We wanted to have accessory power. So whether it's powering a speaker or a phone or a bubbler like a Livewell, or GPS, a power port that can power, so you have all these options.”  - Corey Cooper, BOTE CEO and Co-Founder