Overview

The unspoiled mountain waters of South Carolina's premier inland paddling destination are home to the Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash, offering races for kayaks, surfskis, canoes, paddleboards, and other self-powered craft.  Beginners and advanced paddlers are welcome, and are grouped by age and the speed of the craft to keep the racing fair. Choose between long (six mile) and short (three mile) loop courses. Kayak and SUP rentals are available on site at the Eclectic Sun Paddlesports concession, or bring your favorite ride. Lake Jocassee's 8,000 scenic acres and its many waterfalls are best viewed from a paddler's perspective, so make the race a weekend vacation by reserving a campsite or villa at the race venue: Devils Fork State Park or at one of Oconee County's parks. Check out the video from the 2019 Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3MDLVcPdXg&t=350s

 Registration Fees

Adult: $30.  Late registration:  $40 after midnight Sunday, September 29

Under age 16: $20. To receive the youth discount when registering, enter the following Coupon Code: Under 16. Late registration:  $30 after midnight Sunday, September 29

If you want a T shirt, you must register by September 20. Later registrations aren't guaranteed a shirt.

Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 2.

                                                                                     Friends of Jocassee

Net proceeds go to the Friends of Jocassee, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit corporation. The Friends of Jocassee is a volunteer advocacy group which preserves, protects and promotes the natural and cultural resources of the Lake Jocassee area and its recreational opportunities. Follow this link to learn more: www.friendsofjocassee.org 

The Usual Amenities

- Gatorade and water for rehydration. Bring your bottles to fill; we've done away with disposable plastic bottles.

- Post-race awards ceremony at the Jocassee Valley Brewing Company's Oktobeerfest. The J.D. Hoggs food truck will be there if you'd like to purchase lunch, and local craft beers will be on sale at the taproom.

- Paddle Splash T-shirts guaranteed in your size if you register before September 20

- A concession is at the start line, including recreational kayak and SUP rentals: Eclectic Sun

- Prizes to third place in each class age group 

Southeast Paddle Sport Championship Series

The Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash is part of the SEP series. Follow the link to see all of this racing season's competitions.

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors:

REI; Half-Moon Outfitters;  Jocassee Valley Brewing Company; Astral; Oconee County Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Epic; Kingfisher Maps; Jocassee Lake Tours; Singleton Marine, Lake Keowee; Anchored Soul; Eclectic Sun; The Scuba Shop, Spartanburg