EastCoastOceanSurfskiPaddleboardChampionships

GENERAL INFO

East Coast Ocean Surfski and Paddleboard Championships are open to Surfski, SUP, Prone Paddleboard, Outrigger Canoe and Surfboat over 5, 6,12 and 24 mile ocean

courses. The race courses are visible

from Hollywood Beach and along the inside line, friends and family members may

cheer on their racers. Proceeds of the

event go to the Hollywood Beach Safety Competition Teams. This is the 20th consecutive running of the East Coast Paddleboard Championship and the resumption of the Ocean Surfski Championship. We are honored to host both these historic events.

All

starts will be wet with paddlers/crew on their craft. The finish will be dry where the racers will

paddle to the beach, dismount and run/jog/walk/crawl with their paddle a short

distance to the finish line. Boat

caddies will gently move craft to the beach to insure a clean finish area. One member of the OC6 crews or Surfboat crews must run through the finish gates.

Safety

of the paddlers is a prime concern.

Leashes and Vests are required for all single craft with the exception

of lifeguard paddled Spec Surfskis.

Vests are required for OC-6 and Surfboat.

Several manufacturers

and experts will be on the beach offering demos and basic instruction along with event sponsors showcasing their products.

Crews

trailering their OC-6’s may store their canoes on the beach prior to race day

in a designated area. OC-6's may remain on the beach on Saturday night. Trailer parking is available at a nearby park.

Hotel

participants:

Surf In Hotel (954) 554-1732

Beach Inn (954) 554-1732

Refreshments at the finish line for racers

Racers

will receive event Rash guards

Hot

Spots and Raffle

First Woman over 50 to Hot Spot by Bruce Gipson/VentureSport

First Man over 50 to Hot Spot by Bruce Gipson/VentureSport

First Woman to Hot Spot by Mike Canfield Think/OPC

First Man to Hot Spot by Mike Canfield Think/OPC

First Junior Man 17U to Hot Spot by Jeff Stephens/Paddle Attic

First Junior Woman 17U to Hot Spot by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic