Race Description

The Hunting Island Paddlefest will  be held on Ward Creek at Machete Flats Landing on the western border of the Park. The course runs through some of the prettiest unspoiled marshes on the Eastern seaboard and, at only100 yards wide, provides good protection from wind and waves. What's not to like!?

Paddlers have their choice of short (3.3 miles) or long (6.3 miles) courses on scenic Ward Creek and will be competing against some of the fastest paddlers in the East. Both competition and courses are first class! 

Race start - Noon. Saturday, April 13, 2024

Fees -  Adult: $50. (Increases to $60 on April 8). Youth: $20.

T-shirts to all racers - Light blue with white letters and  the famous Polynesian Paddling  Deity on the front. $10 each to buy extras.

More race information - go to "Directions" and "Course Map" tabs.

Contact Information

Bill Gardner

Cell - 904-687-9585

E-mail - williamg50@aol.com

Registration 

Fees -  Adult: $50 (increases to $60 on April 8, 2024). Youth: $20.

Closes at noon, Thursday, April 11, 2024

Post Race Awards Ceremony

- The post race awards ceremony and get together will be at Brody's Bar and Grill, 47 Ferry Dr, Beaufort, SC. There will be free beer and chili to all racers!

Raffle

- Takes place at the post race meeting at Brody's bar and Grill. Extra tickets are $5.

- Prizes

      - Epic Kayak Paddle. Pick any model from the Epic website. Retail value approximately $525. Shipping included. 

      - $250 cash

      - $100 gift certificate and 2 performance hats from Tim Lovett at Higher Ground Outfitters

Other Good Things

Gatorade, water, and snacks on site after the race.

Race Rules

- PFDs must be worn. Inflatable PFDs are OK, but also must be worn.

- No bare feet please. Paddling shoes or sneakers should be worn, because there may be oysters along the shoreline.

- Race time is limited to two hours. A BWSAR boat will help you get "home" if necessary.

Classes

- Ages: Junior (15 to 17), Open, Master (50 to 64), Master (65 to 74), Master (75 to 79). Master (80+)

- Crafts:

HPK - High Performance Kayak. (ICF, Kayaks, and Surfskis)

FSK – Fast Sea Kayak. Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 8.5% of length

SK - Sea Kayak – Minimum width at the 4 in waterline of 9.1% of length 

REC - Recreational

SUP - 14' 

SUP - 12' 6" or under (surf)

SUP-2

SUP-4

OC-1 – Outrigger Canoe 

C1- Standard and ICF Canoe

C2- Outrigger, Standard and ICF Canoes

K2 -  Surf Ski, Standard Kayak, ICF Kayak

P1-Pedal

Prone

Go to SEPSeries.com to learn more details about the class system and/or see  a  list of classes and boats.