Key West Paddle Classic 2019
May 4 @ Higgs Beach, 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, Key West, FL, United States
GENERAL INFO
Key West Paddle Classic May 2-5, 2019 It is ALMOST here!!!!!!
Pro clinics, Racing, Parties & More!
Take the challenge on circumnavigating the Island of Key West! Paddle the distance individually in one of our various divisions or team up with your buds for the 3-person Stand-Up Relay Race!Stay for Sunday Funday and take a cruise out to one of our secluded island sand bars to hang out, relax and enjoy a festive cookout!
**5-Hour Time Limit to Complete the Race!**Entries are Non-Refundable. Please Plan Accordingly.
RACE DIVISIONS
PRONE:Traditional StockTraditional UnlimitedSUP:Stand-Up 12'6Stand-Up 14'Stand-Up Surf (*Surf Style: No pulled in noses or hybrids, thank you*)Stand-Up Relay (One board class: SUP 14' and under: men, women, mixed)SEATED:OC-1OC-2SurfSkiSea KayakKayak, Single - recreational
AWARDS
Awards recognition require three or more competitors per division. The start list will be open for you to monitor and switch divisions as needed. Event participation has always been open to all man-powered vessels however we will only podium divisions that meet this three or more competitor requirement.
*WPA NATIONAL POINTS RACE*
*protests must take place within 15 minutes after race closes*
Please be sure you are on the craft you have registered for, this is paddlers responsibility not race directors!
We take your safety serious and will be following rules as recommended by the USCG, LAZY DOG & the WPA!
- YOU MUST HAVE FUN!
- PFDS & LEASHES - Required.
- DRAFTING - Drafting is permitted, however you can only draft the same board size and same gender.
- SUP KNEE PADDLING - There is a 5 stroke minimum rule that applies to all Stand Up racers. (Please only use knee paddling if you must do so for safety/exhaustion. It very important to the Key West Paddle Classic that you finish the race safely.)
- NOTE: HYDRATION PACKS (Camelbak/VestPac) Recommended- Personal water supply is paddlers responsibiilty. Safety boats will be equipped with water in case of emergency.
Attention Vendors: Vendors are invited to exhibit and retail products at all Key West Paddle Classic events listed on schedule. Each vendor site allocation is for a 10x10 tent space. Other specifications will require pre-approval. Costs are $100 for a single day/event and $200 for multiple days/events. Vendors can register here at Paddleguru. We will be hosting Happy Hour at Lazy Dog and all event parties at Salute! On the Beach, Higgs Beach, Key West. For more information, please contact Holly@lazydog.com.
Fri. 5/3 Vendor Set Up for Registration/Kick Off Party is 3:00pm-5:00pm
Fri. 5/3 Vendor Expo 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sat. 5/4 Vendor Exhibit Set Up for Main Event/Race is 5:30am-7:00am
Sat. 5/4 Vendor Expo 7:00am-2:00pm
PLEASE CHECK-IN AT THE LAZY DOG TENT DAY OF TO RECEIVE BOOTH SPACE ASSIGNMENTS
Equipment Rental:Hotel Information:Best Western Key Ambassador: LIMITED AVAILABILITY ROOMS SELL OUT QUICK! $209
MUST RESERVE BY MARCH 2, 2019 (PLEASE PLAN AHEAD - REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS CANCEL. BE SURE TO REVIEW HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY.)
The Best Western Key Ambassador offers discount room rates for racers.
Please ask for the Lazy Dog Key West Paddle Classic rates/room block when making your reservation.
For Reservations, Contact: Alexis Averrette 305-296-3500.
Key West Hospitality Inns
Keywesthospitalityinns.com offering 10% off all room types for event participants! Contact: Heather Whitehead