Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club presents the 2024 Becky Stuart Race. 

E komo Mai paddlers!

We are excited to have you join us at our winter race in beautiful Oceanside! Whether you're racing the short course of approximately 5-miles or taking on the long course at around 10 miles, we're thrilled to have you on the water with us. After the race, be sure to join us for a warm, celebratory meal featuring chili and baked potatoes. 

This year, we're especially honored to support Becky's mission to bring awareness to the danger of melanoma. As we all know, the ocean brings joy and peace, but it's essential to protect ourselves while spending time in the sun. Make sure you're using quality sunblock and wearing protective clothing to keep your skin safe.  Let's prioritize our health and safety, Ohana - we can't afford to loose another loved one to skin cancer. 

SCHEDULE:

7:30AM to 9:00AM Registration

8:45AM Short Course Race Meeting 

9:15AM Short Course RACE STARTS (5 miles)

10:45AM Long Course Race Meeting

11:15AM Long Course RACE - Head to START LINE (10 miles) 

11:45AM Oceanside will host warm chili and baked potatoes. 

1:00PM Short Course Awards 

1:30PM Long Course Awards 

*** Please be aware that we will be in the winter season, and the weather conditions may impact our plans. Unforeseen circumstances, such as storms or other weather - related events, may require us to make changes to the schedule. We ask for your flexibility and understanding as we may have to navigate through these potential disruptions.***

 FEES:
Pre-online registration for one race is $35.00, While registering for two races is $45.00. 

**Walkup registration is welcomed**

Please note, if you choose to register on the day of race, an additional $10.00 fee will be applied to your registration. Be sure to sign up early to take advantage of the lower rates. 

RACE DAY INFO: 
When you arrive please do not block the boat ramps. Paid parking is $15+ a day (cc accepted) or FREE parking is available a short walk away after you unload your craft, click HERE for City of Oceanside Parking Info and Map. When you pull up to the race site unload your vessel on the sand as indicated by the map below while you park.  Trailer parking is for vehicles with boat trailers attached only. Please do not park there even if you are willing to pay the fine. 

Rules & Instructions:

• **SUP and Prone are Short Course only
• P.F.D. (personal floatation device) are required to be on the vessel while racing. Children under 10 are required to wear the P.F.D.
• When entering or exiting the harbor water ways please stay to the right and be courteous of other boater.
• Do Not block the harbor entrance when waiting to start the race. You will be directed where you can float while waiting.
• Do Not block the harbor water way or boat ramp when you finish the race. Please either continue forward or go directly to the launch ramp and exit the water.
• All paddlers must be marked with their assigned number. Paddlers must call out their number when crossing finish line.
• Short Course start- outside the harbor OC1, OC2, V1, & SurfSki will start first, 5 min later SUP & Prone will start.
• Long Course start - outside the harbor everyone will start at the same time unless numbers determine otherwise. JUMPING THE START WILL RESULT IN A 5 MIN. PENALTY.  All paddlers for long race must assure race officials that they can maintain a speed that allows safety boats to stay with the pack. Slow paddlers on any craft may be asked to turn early for safety reasons.
• Escort or Safety Boats will be on the water for you SAFETY. They are NOT there to rescue your vessel. In the event of an emergency your safety takes priority.
• It is expected that you will come to the aid of a fellow paddlers in trouble. IT'S ONLY A RACE.  SAFETY IS A PRIORITY.
• Racers are required to attend the pre-race meeting. It is the paddlers responsibility to know the race course and turn all markers, failure will result in a 5 min penalty per marker.

          Mahalo for your cooperation and have a safe race.