6:15-7:30 a.m.
Registration 22.5-mile, 4-mile and 8-mile Paddles

Please Arrive Early.

Paddle Start Time:
Course direction will be determined the day before the race depending on the wind forecast.  We will send an email to all paddlers on Friday with the course direction. This is subject to change the morning of the paddle

7:45 a.m.
Pre-Paddle meeting

All paddlers must be on their boards for announcements regarding course direction, safety and any other last minute changes.

7:55 a.m.
National Anthem 

8:00 a.m.
22.5-Mile Around The Island Paddle Start 

All divisions will be starting at once, if you are not racing please give way to the racers.

Please review the attached WPA rulebook. These are the rules sanctioned by the World Paddle Association and must be adhered to.

The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation Paddle For A Cause WPA Sanctioned Race Divisions are:

The race will be timed by division and gender.

– One (1) class 14′ or under:  MENS
– One (1) class 12’6″ or under:  MENS

– One (1) class 14′ or under:  WOMENS
– One (1) class 12’6″ or under:  WOMENS

– One (3) PRONE paddle classes, 12′ stock, 14′ stock and    Unlimited

The prize money will be awarded to the following divisions.

Mens 14′ (or under) SUP

Womens 14′ (or under) SUP

Prone – unlimited open

1st – $1000

2nd – $500

3rd – $250

Open Division
kayaks, outrigger canoe, surf ski and lifeguard boats

Please allow the faster racers to start first. Anyone in the open division not on an SUP or prone must start behind the racers.  Thank you for your understanding.

7:45 a.m.

All Paddlers on the water for a photo.

8:15 a.m.
On the water paddle meeting for the 4- and 8-mile paddlers. 

All paddlers must be on their boards for announcements regarding course direction.

8:30 a.m.
4- and 8-mile Fun Paddle Start 

This paddle is all back bay but still challenging. You will start out against an out going tide. You paddle to the Wonder Bar , this is your turn point.(Just south of the Albany Ave. Bridge.)  Then you can ride the tide home!  There will be a water station on the doc. Please be aware of boat traffic, this is a very popular spot for boaters.

4 mile paddlers – there will be a jitney and board transportation provided for you at the Wonder bar.  You will be required to give your name and number to the volunteer at the Wonder bar. We will check you in as off the course. Do not paddle back once you have checked in, you must take the jitney back to the Golden Nugget.