KEY WEST PADDLE CLASSIC 2023 Sponsored by Salute! On the Beach, Ocean Vodka,          3 Daughters Brewing Co., & Lazy Dog!

September 30, 2023

Key West Paddle Classic

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

Welcome to the 26th Annual Key West Paddle Classic!  As a Favorite Destination Race, we offer one of the largest paddle categories on the East Coast!

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 - Course will close at 2pm
*IF you (or someone on your team) must paddle on your knees please alert the timing team once you (or the last paddler if on a team) come across the finish line to disqualify yourself for any awards.  Thank you for your playing fair! :)

To Compete:

Race division/category must have at least 3 competitors to be considered for a podium finish.  This also applies to 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, Key West Harbor, Fleming, Cow Key, Smathers, White St./Higgs.

FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE
Please plan accordingly.  

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

Team Captains: (which is whoever registers first and pays for registration)

RemainingTeammates - all team members must sign HERE up individually to sign waiver and select shirt size.

Sunrise 7:18 am

Sunset 7:15 pm

TIDE PREDICTIONS 9/30/23  TBA

Tides4Fishing.com
Stations: 
White St Pier- High 10:36 am  
Key West Harbor- High 11:29 am
Fleming Key Channel (North*) - High 12:28 pm
*we paddle South side so expect tides to be behind about an hour
Dredgers Key/Sigsbee - High 1:28 pm
Cow Key Channel - High  1:24 pm

** We will have an incoming tide throughout the race.

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