Racers will paddle out
 of Hurricane Hole Marina for a water start, ot enter the cow key channel, paddle down about a half a mile and turn into the Rivieria canal ( approximately 2.5 miles) where the canal narrows toward the end making for a fun competition just before entering the Gulf of Mexico where the watery road opens up for paddlers to take all the space they need as they continue with the longest leg of the course (roughly 3.5 miles).  

There will be a little bit of a surprise as you enter the last mile!!!!!! Paddlers will finish at the mouth of the Hurricane Hole (water finish) to tell their tales of their journey over refreshments!