Go Paddle Event Profiles

DATE August 27, 2016 LOCATION Newport Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENT RACES AND COURSES? There are two distances: short-3 miles (rec) and long- 6 miles (elite). The courses are one or two laps around Goat Island, departing from and returning to the historic Newport...

Race Salt Life Mongoose Cup Date April 4, 2016 Does your event benefit a charity and if so, can you tell us about it? The Mongoose Cup is organized as a fundraiser to the Sport of Kings Foundation, a non-profit 501c(3), charitable organization set  up to help those in...

I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the first major storm to hit the East Coast. It's warm there. Really warm. Like board shorts and bikinis, cruiser...

The Wrightsville Beach Pro-Am, is a two-day Stand-Up Surf event, drawing the world's best professional Stand-Up Surfers to this competition. Last year's event became the largest of its kind on the East Coast attracting SUP professionals from Mexico, California, Florida and Hawaii, as well...

Date: June 4, 2016 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL DOES YOUR EVENT BENEFIT A CHARITY AND IF SO, CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT It? All proceeds benefit the Florida Surf Museum which is dedicated to preserving Florida's Surfing history. Can you describe the different races and courses? The course...

Date September 24, 2016 Location Ponce, Puerto Rico Can you describe the different races and courses? Long Distance Race - about 7 miles. Racers will go around the Cardona Island and then they will go through open ocean to the Ponce Bay and will finish inside La Guancha Bay. Short...

Date 03-05-2016 Location Blockade Runner Beach Resort 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480  Can you describe the different races and courses? 8 Miles Surf to Sound: 4-mile flatwater SUP course followed by 4-mile beach run What kind of paddling settings and conditions will racers face? Changeable coastal flatwater conditions including wind,...

Date September 17, 2016 Location Lake Washington Can you describe the different races and courses? 13-mile around Mercer Island on Lake Washington in addition to a 3.5-mile and kids races. What kind of paddling settings and conditions will racers face? Flatwater (with occasional Puget Sound winds) What makes your event great? What...

Date September 24, 2016 Location Isle of Pines Association Park, Orlando, Florida Can you describe the different races and courses? 1 / 3 / or 6 mile Races: -6 mileAlbert Cichra Builder's "Prize Money" Race (For intermediate to advanced or elite paddlers who want to win that $$$ - a...

This unique event helps a great local group that brings the healing power of companion dogs to men and women who've served our country and now need some extra support. Date September 17, 2016 Can you describe the different races and courses? 6 mile race - up the...

What's your name? Bob Arnot (AKA Dr Danger, AKA Dr Bob) Where you were born and where you live now? Born: Boston Live: Stowe, Vt; Nantucket; Palm Beach What is your occupation? Physician Where do you SUP the most? Waterbury Reservoir, Lake Champlain, Nantucket, Wrightsville Beach, Dana Point, Maui Do you have...

Date July 16, 2016 Location Salem, MA Can you describe the different races and courses? Fun Paddle (1/2 or 1 mile) Recreational 1.5 Mile SUP Race Elite 6 Mile SUP Race What kind of paddling settings and conditions will racers face? Ocean, some open water, mostly along the coast Salem, MA to Manchester,...

Date July 9, 2016 Location Big Bear Lake, California Can you describe the different races and courses? 20K Around the lake, 10K Out and back, 5K Technical turns What kind of paddling settings and conditions will racers face? The lake is calm in the early morning, and windy in the afternoon. What...

Date October 29, 2016 Can you describe the different races and courses? Pier to Pier 10k, Recreational 2.5k Race, Team Relay Race. What kind of paddling settings and conditions will racers face? Open ocean/gulf, buoy turns, in and out of surf at start and finish. What makes your event great?...

 Location Boerne City Lake, Boerne, Texas Date October 1, 2016 Can you describe the different races and courses? Race Options: FUN 5k Open Race (For beginner to advanced, recreational or amateur paddlers) * Any Paddle Craft Elite 10k SUP Race (For intermediate to advanced SUP paddlers who want to win MONEY...

Cold Stroke Classic in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina January 21, 2017 (Race starts at 10am) Location Blockade Runner at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina   Describe the Race  Shiver with your friends during one of the longest running paddle races on the East Coast. Race day begins with hot tunes from...

Date June 4, 2016 Can you describe the different races and courses? The day will start off at 9am with a 5 mile Elite Race and 2.5 mile Recreational Race, followed by a Kids Race at 11am, then a Fun Float pull race. The course will be...

Date September 9, 2016 Location Shelter Island, New York   Can you describe the different races and courses? The Great Peconic Race is an advanced recreational and elite paddle race circumnavigating Shelter Island , N.Y. This race offers paddlers three options : The premier 19.5 mile event, a 9 mile...

Support Special Olympians and paddle with them in the tropical environs of Key West!  No doubt one of the most rewarding sup race experiences of the season, as your entry fee covers the fee for a Special Olympian racer. Oh, and if you're lucky...

Date September 9, 2016 Location Lake  Austin, Austin, Texas Can you describe the different races and courses? This is a fundraising fun paddle on Lake Austin , Austin Tx. Women paddle, men support. 3 1/2 hours of full on water support with distance options out to 11 miles! What kind...

Date October 9, 2016 Can you describe the different races and courses? We offer a 2 and 5 mile race as well as a kids short course race. Our finale is a 4-person relay race with lots of buoy turns....all the action can be seen from the...

Date August 6, 2016 Location Petawawa Point Beach in Petawawa and Riverside Park in Pembroke, Ontario Can you describe the different races and courses? Open to Canoe,Kayak,SUP,Outrigger - you have your choice of a 13km downwinder, 4km double lap buoy turn triangle and kids races that are free! What kind...

Date July 2-3, 2016 Location Brighton, UK Can you describe the different races and courses? 2016 is the 20th anniversary of Paddle Round the Pier and we want to put the event back on the SUP calendar! PRTP 2016 will be something different; an inclusive event with a strong...

Race Date: 2016-05-07 Describe the courses Beginner and Experienced SUP riders will choose from 2 courses, based on level of experience and challenge. Both heats will paddle with the outgoing tide towards the finish line at American Fish, CO., Old Yacht Basin, in Southport, North Carolina. Novice...

On Board Charity Paddle Date July 2, 2017 Location Welland, Ontario, Canada Can you describe the different races and courses? On Sunday July 2, 2017 Madeline LeBlanc will be paddling 10km down the Welland Canal and is encouraging others to join her. At 2:00 pm the paddling journey will start...