We are excited to have you participate in this year’s Florida Cup. In order to get the most out of the weekend and make your race as great as possible, please read all of this page. We will revise and refine it as the date approaches and email all registered an update before the race, but here is what you need to know-

We are going to sell out! So if you have a friend that is thinking about joining us get them registered ASAP.

Directions

12795 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island, FL 33706

Use your GPS or you will miss the turn!

Pull all the way down and follow the direction of the lot attendants. (Parking is FREE this year!)

Checklist of Stuff to bring-

PFD (Mandatory!) 

Leashes are recommended

Board/Vessel

Paddle

Sunscreen and hat

Water! (we are trying to cut down on plastic bottles)

Money for drinks, raffle tix, vendors

Schedule

Friday Night

6:00-7:30 Check in at the Marina

Check in early and avoid the Saturday morning rush. We will give you first peek at the final map and get you ready for tomorrow.

7:00 Offshore Riot Pre Paddle Party

Offshore Riot is one of the best party bands in town. Come party with your fellow paddlers.

Saturday

7:30-8:30 Check in

8:45 Captains Meeting 

9:00 OC and Surfski in the water

9:05 OC and Surfski start (based on entries there will be starting waves)

9:15 Elite SUP Race Start

9:20 Open Race Start and Fun Paddle Start

Lunch and awards 11:30

How to make your race day the most fun and enjoyable.

COME EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNING! This is a BIG race, give yourself and our staff plenty of time to check you in. No race day registration.

If you haven’t paid, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE update your registration and pay online.

Leave your vessel on your car until after you check in.

Bring your board bags and sawhorses to rest your vessel on.

Entry is off of a low floating dock. Again, come early, be patient. We will have helpers on site. We will have multiple entry points and are starting in waves to minimize bottlenecking.

Check the tides and wind. Only take on what you can handle and enjoy.

Check In

1. Come to the Check In table. Get your number and your lunch ticket.

2. If you have not prepaid, have cash or a check. NO CREDIT CARDS ON RACE DAY. If you want to pay by card, do it on Paddle Guru before the race. Exact change is appreciated.

3. Get marked with your number. No chip timing so be prepared to be visibly marked.

Captain’s Meeting.

1. Be on time for the Captain’s Meeting-- 8:45am

2. We will review the courses and directions

3. We are racing under WPA Rules. Make sure you check them http://worldpaddleassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2016-WPA-Event-Rules-Guidelines_7-15-16.pdf

Drafting Rule-

10. Drafting

a)  It is up to each race director to decide whether they want to allow drafting in their race based on the type of race. The WPA recommends that if a race director allows drafting that a racer may only draft off another competitor in the same board class, gender and number of competitors per board. In other words, if you are racing on a SUP 12’6” board and a female competitor, you may only draft off another female competitor on a SUP 12’6” board. A racer may NOT draft off any other board class, vessel or opposite gender. A competitor is allowed time to pass another competitor without a rules infraction however a competitor must make an effort to pass or move out away from the draft of the other craft to not incur a penalty or disqualification. The maximum time allowed without making progress to pass another craft is one minute. A time Penalty should be given for each infraction or disqualification for an extended breech of the drafting rule as determined by the race committee.

Race Starts

1. We respect your time and have a reputation for starting on time!

2. All races are a water start. We will start in waves with Surfski, OC and SUP separated.

3. The Open Race will start shortly after the Elite Race.

4. There will be a short blast to mark come to the line.

5. The next blast will start the race and will be about 30 seconds after the first blast.

Race Finish

1. Paddle past the buoy. 

2. Have your number visible and shout out your number as you approach.

3. PLEASE clear the finish line and get your board out of the water ASAP.

Awards, Lunch and After Party

1. Trophies will be awarded to all of largest categories represented on race day. (and I wont know until race day who that is)

2. Lunch by Gator’s with several great options for all racers. Have your ticket!

3. Post paddle party with music by Offshore Riot. Hang out for the Kingfish weigh in.

4. We will have full bars and over 20 vendors on site. We have partnered with the Suncoast Kingfish Classic so plan on hanging out and partying after the race.