Welcome to the 4th Annual Clemson Paddle Jam! 

A Celebration of Paddling, Music and Community happening Friday and Saturday, May 30th and 31st on Lake Hartwell in beautiful Clemson, SC!

Part of the South East Paddle Sports Series.

For all paddle craft, all ages and experience levels! 

Solo and tandem divisions. 

1 mile, 3 mile or 6 mile race options.

Social, recreational and competitive activities.

Friday Schedule

Island Style Cookout (5:30-6:30pm):  Join us for a relaxed cookout and social gathering with fellow paddlers on the shore of Lake Hartwell, at the site of Saturday's race start/finish. Menu includes choice of grilled chicken or tofu, vegan ceviche, Hawaiian coleslaw and tropical non alcoholic beverages.  *Must register in advance.  

Ukulele Jam (6:30-7pm): If you enjoy playing Ukulele or would like to learn or just listen,  join us for a fun, Island Style Ukulele Jam Session.  Music and instruments provided.  Session will begin with a 10 minute lesson and introduction to the instrument.

Sunset Social Paddle (7-8pm) Get out on the water and explore the course or take a leisurely sunset tour of nearby points of interest with a local guide.  

Saturday Schedule

Racer check in (8:00am-9:15am):  Check in, fill out waiver, get your bib and t-shirt.  Energizing snacks and refreshments provided. *All racers must register in advance 

Safety Briefing, Q & A (9:15am):  Review rules and regulations, safety practices and expectations for while on the water.  Review race course direction and answer questions.

"Send Off" Community Drum Jam begins @ 9:45am

3 mile and 6 mile race start @ 10am!

1 mile race race @ 10:15am!

Leave park (by 12:15pm) and head over to Kite Hill Brewing Company in Clemson for awards, raffle, live music, food and beverages!

All participants will receive an awards medal after the race with special acknowledgment given to the top 3 finishers in each category.

To be guaranteed your Race Event Shirt, you must register by Monday May, 5th!

Last day to register is Thursday May, 29th by 8pm!

Looking for a place to stay in Clemson?  

The Courtyard Marriott is offering a discounted rate plus a $10 food and drink voucher for all paddle racers.  Click this link to book your room: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1713384481404&key=GRP&app=resvlink

The Comfort Inn and Suites is also offering a discount and here is their link.

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SG11M5

Seneca Treehouse Project Airbnb in Seneca (15 minutes from Clemson)

https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/26188062

For all questions, including vendor and sponsor requests, please contact Brandon Cruz at cruzoutdoors@gmail.com