"More FUN in one day than most people have all year!"

Welcome to the 24th Annual Key West Paddle Classic - we offer one of the largest paddle categories in the line up!

Course: 

Starting point is at Higgs Beach, Paddle South toward the Southernmost Point, through the Key West harbor, around the USCG base and under the Fleming Key Bridge. From here we cross the sailboat mooring field and paddle around Dredger's Key (Sigsbee) into Cow Key Channel which connects Key West and Stock Island.  Exit Cow Key Channel back out at the front side and continue past Smather's Beach and White St. Pier to return to Higgs Beach for the finish.

Rules: 

SUP Rules - 5 stroke max. applies 

Drafting: Same Gender, Same Class Only

5 hours to complete race

To Compete:

Racers in each division/category must have at least 3 to be considered for a podium finish - this includes gender.  

Safety:

PFD is required by the USCG to compete in race

Leash is recommended 

Paddlers responsible for supplying their own hydration

Safety Boats will line the course at Start, harbor, Fleming, Cow Key, Smathers, White St./Higgs.

FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE
Please plan accordingly. 

NOTICE FOR ALL TEAMS 
(Relay Teams, 2-man, 3-man & 6-man) 

Team Captains: (which is whoever registers first and pays for registration)   
You must have all your team mates register on Paddleguru under a separate event page to complete their own Race Waiver and select Shirt size in order to complete your registration. There is NO charge!  Please direct team mates to the link below (or feel free to copy/paste/email link to them)
Remaining Teammates Sign Up for KWPC 2021.

Sunrise 7:18am

Sunset 7:14pm

TIDES 10/2/21
Stations: 
White St Pier-High 6:22am Low 1:35pm
Key West Harbor- High 7:15am Low 2:06pm
Fleming Key Channel (North*) - High 9:53am Low 4:00pm
*we paddle South side so expect tides to be behind about an hour
Dredgers Key/Sigsbee - High 9:14 am Low 4:12pm
Cow Key Channel - High 9:10am Low 4:11pm  

HOTEL INFO:

Ocean's Edge Key West Resort & Marina Special Room Rate 

2020 Results