Paddle Event Calendar
Races, clinics, demos, beach cleanups and more! There are so many awesome paddle events in our state, and we will try our best to list them here. Will we miss a few? Very likely, but with your help we will get darn close. If there an event not listed here that should be, send it to us!
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
January 2017
Jan 14 Return to the Pier Race - Santa Barbara
Jan 21 WaveChaser Series - Benicia
Update: WC Race #3 has been postponed! There should be a break in the rains,
https://www.webscorer.com/wavechaser?pg=register
https://www.facebook.com/WavechaserNorCal/
Jan 21 101 Surf Sports Paddle Race - Redwood City #2
https://paddleguru.com/races/101SurfSportsPaddleRace2RedwoodCity
Jan 28 Hanohano Ocean Challenge - Mission Bay, San Diego.
February 2017
Feb 4 D. R. 2017, Richard "Dick" Ryder Race - Long Beach
"The Funnest Race Ever"
https://paddleguru.com/races/DR2017RichardDickRyderRace
Feb 11 Hal Rosoff Classic NAC - Newport Harbor
https://paddleguru.com/races/NACHalRosoffClassic2017
Feb 11 NSX Race - North Shore Salton Sea
Race to save the Salton Sea. Join us for the lowest paddle race in the world.
https://www.facebook.com/events/166237650517235/
Tickets Available - https://www.seathletes.org/nsx17/
Feb 18-19 - WaveChaser Series - Treasure Island
https://www.facebook.com/WavechaserNorCal/
Feb 25 Lanakila Magic Carpet Ride - Redondo Beach
Feb 25 RCP#2 Valentine's Day - Lake Natoma, Nimbus Flat
March 2017
March 3-5 - CALI PADDLER RETREAT - Santa Barbara
March 5 Cold Hands Paddle - Cabrillo Beach
The 13th Annual Tim O'Donnell Honorary Cold Hands Paddle to benefit The Ocean of Hope. https://paddleguru.com/races/TheColdHandsPaddle2017
March 18 Dana Point Ocean Challenge - Dana Point Baby Beach
March 18 WaverChaser Series - TBD
https://www.facebook.com/WavechaserNorCal/
March 19 Adler Paddle - Long Beach
The 7th Annual Adler Paddler is an amazing Free Stand Up Paddle race to raise awareness for Thoracic Aortic Dissection, raising funds for the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. If you are an experienced racer, thinking about doing your first race or just want to do a leisure paddle for a good cause ... come have fun at the Adler Paddler.
We have an amazing raffle giving away an Infinity SUP board, Quickblade paddles, Future Fins, Hurley, lots of wetsuits, skateboards, and tons of gear from some of the best brands in the surf industry. Not to mention the famous ADLER PADDLER t-shirts! Don't miss out on one of the best events of the year!!! Register here: https://racehubhq.com/races/7thAnnualAdlerPaddler
March 25 Malibu to Marina - Marina del Rey
Unfortunately, this was has been cancelled for 2017.Stay tuned for updates on how we can have it take place next year.
March 24-26 - Santa Cruz Paddlefest - Santa Cruz
April 2017
April 8 - Silver Blade Regatta - Fiesta Island
http://www.sdckt.net/Silver-Blade-regatta.html
https://paddleguru.com/races/SilverBladeInternationalRegatta2017
April 15 - RCP#3 Spring Splash - Lake Natoma
Host: River City Paddlers
Location: Lake Natoma, Negro Bar Beach
Time: 9:00 AM Registration, 10:10 AM Race Start
Race Fee: $30.00 (Must pre-register with PaddleGuru, can pay on race day.)
Course Description: 3 or 5 mile SUP and 5 or 9 mile SAP courses. Buoy-Turn format for spectator excitement!
Details: Refer to PaddleGuru and the RCP Yahoo Group site for further information.
This is an USCA sanctioned race. All entrants must pre-register at the PaddleGuru web site. Late entry fee for those who have not pre-registered will be $40.00
April 22 - Stand Up For Clean Water - Paradise Cove, Malibu
The 6th annual SUP For Clean Water paddle race and marine festival will once again be held at the beautiful Paradise Cove beach in Malibu.
For the first time, the Earth Day event will feature a variety of opportunities to learn about, celebrate, and directly engage in our efforts to safeguard the most ecologically important areas of our oceans: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
SUP 4 Clean Water takes place in the Point Dume State Marine Reserve, one of many MPAs along the California coastline, where fishing is limited in order to nurture aquatic ecosystems back to health. Our MPA Watch Program engages 300+ underserved youth and other volunteers throughout LA County in our boat-based outreach, education and monitoring efforts along our region’s protected marine reserves.
http://sup4cleanwater.org/
https://paddleguru.com/races/StandUpForCleanWater2017
April 29 - Shaka Fest - Crown Point Mission Bay
https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoShakaFest/
April 29 - Malibu Downwinder - Leo Carillo
https://racemill.com/386
April 29 - SLO-CAL 2017 Sprint Race #4 - Moro Bay
https://paddleguru.com/races/SLOCAL2017SpringRace4
April 30 - 10mi for Kai - Long Beach/Mother's Beach
Sunday funday event to benefit young Kai (born with gastrointestinal problems requiring multiple surgeries). Race is a 4 x 2.5 mile relay race around Naples island at Mother's Beach in Long Beach (Alamitos Bay). Choose your option, oc1, oc2, oc6, sup, anything goes. Coed would be a fun way to go. Relay teams can be made up early and/or the morning of the race. Solo iron division too. Registration opens at 9am, race at 10am. Beverages, potluck, BBQ, and beverages immediately after.
https://paddleguru.com/races/10MiforKai
May 2017
May 6 - Stand Up for the Cure - Newport Dunes
http://suftc.org/
May 6 - Berkley Pier Race - Berkley
NCOCA OC6
May 13 - Crystal Pier Outrigger Canoe Race - Crown Point San Diego
May 13 - RCP#4 Yo Yo - Lake Natoma
Host: River City Paddlers
Location: Lake Natoma, Negro Bar Beach
Time: 9:00 AM Registration, 10:10 AM Race Start
Race Fee: $30.00 (Must pre-register with PaddleGuru, can pay on race day.)
Course Description: 3 or 5 mile SUP and 5 or 9 mile SAP courses. Buoy-Turn format for spectator excitement!
Details: Refer to PaddleGuru and the RCP Yahoo Group site for further information.
This is an USCA sanctioned race. All entrants must pre-register at the PaddleGuru web site. Late entry fee for those who have not pre-registered will be $40.00
May 20 - GhostRyder Race SC Davenport Downwind - Santa Cruz
https://www.facebook.com/ghostryders/
May 20 - Rig Run - Santa Barbara
SCORA OC6
May 21 - Sunday X3 - Bonita Cove Mission Bay
SundaySundaySunday SUP and Prone Races
May 21 - Standup and Prone Board Demo Day
9-11am Carlsbad Lagoon 4700 Bayshore Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hosted by Blue Paddle SUP and West Coast Paddle Sports
We will have a variety of boards for the beginner to the advance paddler from Jimmy Lewis, Red Paddle Co., Bark Paddleboards, Kings, Riviera, and BOGA. Come join the fun & try out the newest boards from these vendors. Maybe we'll have a foil board available too!
May 27 - Tahoe Cup #1 Donner Lake - LakeTahoe
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-tahoe-cup-1-donner-lake-tickets-31225972725?aff=es2
May 27 - Noll Paddle Festival - Crescent City
May 27-28 - Hoe Wa'a - Monterey
NCOCA OC6
May 28 - Cal100 - Redding
Canceled :(
May 28 - The Loop - Coronado
Prone
https://racemill.com/393
June 2017
June 3 - Great Russian River Race - Guerneville
Kayak/Canoe
https://paddleguru.com/races/GreatRussianRiverRace2017
June 3 - Kahanamoku Klassic - Marina Del Rey
SCORA OC6
June 3 - Malia Regatta #1 - Seaplane Lagoon Alameda
NCOCA OC6 OC1 and V1
June 3 - Seaside Slide - Encinitas 
7 mile Ocean Paddleboard race from Seaside Reef up to Moonlight Beach and back. Put on by King's Paddlesports. Fun community event!
https://www.kingspaddlesports.com/products/2017-seaside-slide-race-entry
The racers check-in will start at 8:00am Saturday on the Seaside Reef parking lot. After all racers are checked-in, all paddlers will navigate the shore break to the “Starting Line”. The course follows the kelp line North to Moonlight Beach - Encinitas where paddlers will turn around the buoy located off the beach and head back toward the “Starting Line”. Paddlers will have to decide to either stay inside the kelp bed on calmer water or outside with the shortest distance. The choice of the course might be decisive when seconds separate paddlers.
June 10 - Big Bear Paddle Fest - Big Bear Lake
All Craft
Use coupon code CALIPADDLER for a discount!
http://paddlebigbear.com
June 10 - Santa Monica Paddle Fest - Santa Monica Pier
June 10 - Ventura Outrigger Challenge - Ventura
SCORA OC6
June 11 - Sunday X3 - Mission Bay
SUP Prone
Use coupon code CALIPADDLER for a discount!
http://sundaysundaysundayraces.com
June 11 - Mike's Paddle Sunday Fun Race - Alameda
https://paddleguru.com/races/MikesPaddleSundayFunRace3
For the first time we are introducing the Sunday Fun Race to our local paddling community! These races are designed to be inclusive for everyone. Adults, kids, and families are all welcome! Paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, surfskis, and outriggers are all welcome! The non-profit sponsored races: race fees are donations that go directly to the non-profit!
June 17 - 16th Annual Jay Race - Capitola
https://jayrace.redpodium.com/16th-annual-jay-race
June 17 - Regatta #2 - Shadow Cliffs Rec Area Pleasanton
NCOCA OC6 OC1 and V1
June 18 - Rock to Rock - Catalina to Cabrillo
$5 from every registrant benefits Ocean of Hope!
http://rock2rockrace.com/
June 23 - Friday Night Races - Mission Bay
June 24 - Iron Champs - Bonita Cove Mission Bay
SCORA OC6
June 24 - Regatta #3 - Nimbus Flat Sacramento
NCOCA OC6 OC1 and V1
June 25 - Tahoe Race Series -
June 28-30 - IVF World Distance Championships - Polynesia
NCOCA and SCORA JRs participating
June 30 - Waterman's Landing Fundraiser - Lake Tahoe
Funds to go towards unlimited canoe for adult and junior program.
6-10 Silent Auction, guest speakers. $20 entry fee.
July 2017
July 8 - Kahakai 9man Sprints - Marine Stadium Long Beach
SCORA OC6
July 8 - Regatta #4 - Seaplane Lagoon Alameda
NCOCA OC6 OC1 and V1
July 9 - Stand up to Alzheimer's - Lake Elsinore
https://paddleguru.com/races/StanduptoAlzheimersSoCal
We look forward to seeing you at Stand Up to Alzheimer's in Lake ELsinore on July 9. All our profits will be donated to Alzheimer's research. Come out to race, participate in the nature paddle, or just hang out on the beach and buy some raffle tickets. See you in July.
July 9 - Ekuiluna NorCal Race - Alameda
This site has one of the most consistent down-winds in the Bay!
Race #1:SUP/Prone/Keiki/Novice OC-1, OC-2 , Surf ski 3.5 mile race from Encinal Beach and back to Encinal Beach, Alameda CA. It will take place in the protected waters of Encinal Harbor. Course Map: http://routebuilder.org/2641
Race #2: Short Course Downwind (OC1/OC2/Surfski) from Encinal Beach, Alameda/ Gap in Encinal Breakwall/ to San Leandro Marina. Approx. 9 Miles. Course Map: http://routebuilder.org/25mc
Race #3: Long Course Downwind (OC1/OC2/Surfski) from Encinal Beach/To Red Bell Bouy at the end of channel markers towards ATT Park/ to San Leandro Marina Approx. 14 miles. Course Map: http://routebuilder.org/25md
July 15 - Waterman Challenge Paddleboard Race - Swami's to Windandsea
Prone - https://racemill.com/watermanchallenge2017
July 15 - Noah Kalama Sprints - Belmont Shores Long Beach
SCORA OC6
July 15 - Tahoe Cup #2 Waterman's Paddle Jam - Lake Tahoe
http://tahoecup.org/register/watermans-paddle-jam/
July 15 - NCOCA Sprint Championships - Monterey
NCOCA OC6 OC1 and V1
July 22 - State Sprint Championships - Santa Barbara
SCORA OC6
July 23 - SundayX3 - Mission Bay
SUP PRONE
http://sundaysundaysundayraces.com
July 29 - Kilohana Klassic - Redwood City
NCOCA OC6
July 29-30 - LOB Dragon Boat Festival - Long Beach Marine Stadium
July 30 - Tahoe Race Series - Lake Tahoe
August 2017
August 5 - Round the Rock - Crissy Field San Francisco
NCOCA OC6
August 5 - Whitey Harrison 9-man - Dana Point
SCORA OC6
August 12-13 - Ta-hoe Nalu - Lake Tahoe
August 19 - Oceanside 9-man - Oceanside Harbor
SCORA OC6
August 19 - Tony Gora Memorial - Santa Cruz
NCOCA OC6
August 26 - Kula Anela - Fort Baker San Francisco
NCOCA OC6
August 27 - Tahoe Race Series - Lake Tahoe
August 27 - Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race - Catalina
Prone
http://catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org
September 2017
September 7-9 - Surf Expo - Orlando Florida
September 9-10 - Catalina Crossing - Newport Harbor and Avalon
SCORA OC6
September 10 - Tahoe Cup #3 Fall Classic - Lake Tahoe
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-tahoe-cup-3-fall-classic-tickets-31198449402
September 23 - 4th Annual Westend Loop - Catalina Island
https://racemill.com/westendloop2017
September 23-24 - NorCal Dragon Boat Festival - Oakland Lake Merritt
September 24 - Sunday X3 - Mission Bay
SUP and Prone
http://sundaysundaysundayraces.com
September 29-30 - Pacific Paddle Games - Dana Point Doheny State Beach
September 30 - MBX - Santa Cruz to Monterey Crossing
OC6
http://outriggersantacruz.org/mbx-home/
October 2017
October 7 RCP#5 Fall Classic! - Folsom Lake
Host: River City Paddlers
Location: Folsom Lake, CA - Browns Ravine, Hobie Ramp
Times: 10:00 AM Meeting, 10:30 AM Start.
Race Fee: $30.00 (Must pre-register with PaddleGuru, can pay on race day.)
Course Description: 8 mile long course out to buoy and return. 5 mile short course out to buoy and return.
Details: Refer to PaddleGuru and the RCP Yahoo Group site for further information.
This is an USCA sanctioned race. All entrants must pre-register at the PaddleGuru web site. Late entry fee for those who have not pre-registered will be $40.00
October 21 Camp Ronald McDonald Charity Paddle - Lake Hemet
Hosted by the amazing folks at Valley Wide Kayak Club
Paddle Races - Awards - Vendors - Music - Food
Register at http://give.classy.org/charitypaddle
$25 for lake entrance, kayak races, and lunch supplied by McDonalds.
Meet-up Link - https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/240298426/
We would love to have as many adventurous people come to support this cause.
The children who come to this camp, come from all over Southern California.
On Saturday, October 21st, 2017 the Valley Wide Kayak Club will hold its “14th Annual Charity Paddle and Barbecue to benefit Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times” – our nonprofit neighbor that provides cost-free programs and services to children with cancer and their families.
Camping Friday - Sunday, Come camp and enjoy the whole campground section 2A, just for this event. Lake Hemet Campground needs to know your with the Valley Wide Kayak Club and for the event Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.
CALL THE CAMPGROUND FOR CAMPING RESERVATIONS IN CAMP 2A. (951) 659-2680
November 2017
December 2017
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Cali Paddler Retreat in Santa Barbara. Thanks to all that joined us and Danny Ching for clinics, demos, and amazing paddles! Watch the video!
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