Island Paddle is hosting its second annual G-Bay (Galveston Bay) Paddle

Race series in one of Galveston Island’s most iconic places – Moody Gardens!  This family – friendly event will feature

both a Stand Up Paddle and Kayak / Canoe race open to everyone from a beginner

to a seasoned pro. 

A percentage

of all proceeds from the race will go to local and national charities that

are in line with our mission and beliefs.  This year, we will be benefiting the Mauli Ola

Foundation.

The Mauli Ola Foundation (MOF) began

as a group of surfers who banded together to introduce surfing as a natural

treatment for people with cystic fibrosis. Mauli Ola translates to “breath of

life” in Hawaiian.  Since 2007, the MOF

has taken nearly 1,300 CF patients surfing at nearly 100 Surf Experience Days, and has now

expanded its reach to hospital visits and other activities that touch the lives

of kids with cancer and a variety of other health challenges. In 2010, the MOF

was awarded The Agent of Change Award by SURFER Magazine for its positive

contributions and example to the surfing community.

ABOUT OUR RACES:  (PaddleGuru profile needed to register - it's Fast, Simple & FREE)

Races will be held in

Offatts Bayou in Palm Beach Moody Gardens with the Galveston Island Beach Patrol in the water

during the races AT ALL TIMES to ensure the safety of all competitors.  Galveston EMS will also be onsite throughout

the event.  Various members of the Island Paddle team are CPR certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life

Support (PALS). 

SUP & Kayak / Canoe 5K Race

This can be

a recreational paddle or a competition between you and your friends!  SUP categories are divided between board

sizes and gender.  Kayak / Canoe vessels

can be single or multiple occupancy.

SUP & Kayak / Canoe Dash for Cash

This straight sprint

course (approx. 200 yards) was made for the adrenaline junkies!  Test your paddling skills in this fast and

furious course that is sure to be a crowd favorite!  All registered participants from the 5K race can join in on the fun – FREE of charge!  

 PADDLE ZONE - Open to Everyone

This Area is great for competitors AND spectators. Join in on the fun and Learn how to paddle board from ACA certified instructors, receive tips and paddle techniques, Demo various SUP & Kayak models - try before you buy, enjoy SUP yoga sessions, and more....
 

AWARDS:

All registered

participants will receive a swag bag (filled with items from sponsors) and an

event "Finisher" t-shirt. All races are timed, with awards given to the following paddle craft categories:

            Men’s and Women’s 5K SUP 14’ (boards 14' and above) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd

            Men’s

and Women’s 5K SUP 12’6” (boards 12'6 - under 14') - 1st, 2nd, 3rd        

            Men’s and Women’s 5K SUP Unlimited (boards under 12'6) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd

(All) Canoe / Kayak 5K Unlimited - 1st, 2nd, 3rd

            ** Dash For Cash SUP **  (FREE optional race) - 1st only

            ** Dash For Cash Kayak & Canoe ** (FREE optional race) - 1st only

Dash for

Cash winner will be awarded to the 1st place SUP & Kayak / Canoe finisher in all

paddle craft classes & genders combined.