SCHEDULE
When: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 AM -- Race starts on the west side of the main pier, Isthmus, Catalina and proceeds to Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro (22.17 miles). This course will better accommodate paddlers, families, and the boat crews.
IMPORTANT:
Pre-race Registration:
PRE-RACE REGISTRATION AND BEACH SIGN UP WILL BEGIN AT 3:00 PM AND CLOSE AT THE END OF THE MEETING AT THE ISTHMUS.
IF YOU ARE RACING ON A RELAY TEAM, THE RACE TEAM CAPTAIN WILL SIGN UP ONLINE FOR THE TEAM BUT EACH MEMBER MUST SIGN THE WAIVER AT THE RACE CHECK IN ON THE ISLAND.
ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE THROUGH PADDLE GURU.
Race Meeting:
The race meeting will begin at 5:00 PM to review start, finish and safety.
Race Divisions
Solo:
Prone Stock (12’) Class: Women’s open division, Men's (18 - 49 ) division, Masters (50+)
Prone 14’ Class: Women’s open division, Men's (18 - 49 ) division, Masters (50+)
Prone Unlimited Class: Women's open division, Men's (18 - 49 ) division, Masters (50+)
SUP 14: Women’s open division, Men’s open division
SUP Unlimited: Women’s open division, Men’s open division
OC-1: open division
2 Person Relay Team:
Prone Stock (12’) Class- 2 person
Prone 14ft Class- 2 person
Prone Unlimited Class- 2 person
SUP 14- 2 person
SUP Unlimited- 2 person
3 Person Relay Team:
Prone Stock (12’) Class- 3 person
Prone 14ft Class- 3 person
Prone Unlimited Class- 3 person
SUP Relay- 3 person
4+ Person Relay Team:
Prone Stock (12’) Class- 4+ person
Prone 14ft Class- 4+ person
Prone Unlimited Class- 4+ person
*There must be a minimum of 5 paddlers to justify a division.
Post Race Awards Location:
The event will finish at Cabrillo Beach. The awards and post race meal will be held below Cabrillo Beach Park in San Pedro. Awards will be presented immediately following the completion of the race.
Eligibility:
Open to men and women at least 18 years of age. (17 & under must have signed parental/guardian form.) There must be a minimum of 5 to justify a division.
Safety:
Each paddler or relay team MUST have an escort boat to assist with navigation, nutrition and first aid safety throughout the whole channel. Paddlers must stay with their escort boats at all times, even if the boat breaks down. Any attempt to complete the race without a boat will be an automatic disqualification. All escort boats must be equipped with a compass and a working VHF radio capable of transmitting 25 watts. Race officials must be notified at least 24 hours prior to start of race if there are any changes in escort boat information.
Refund Policy:
R2R does not allow paddlers to defer their paid entry into the following year’s Race. The cancellation policy is partial refund through July 1st. To cancel, athlete must notify the race committee by July 1st at info@southbayboardridersclub.com. The refund will be the amount of entry minus a $50.00 service fee. After July 1st, there are no refunds.
Accommodations @ Two Harbors:
The Banning House: 310.510.4228
(They may be booked that weekend. You can try a couple weeks before the race as there are sometimes cancellations.)
Tent Cabins: 310.510.8368
Racer Tent Camping: The Istmus does allow tent camping for racers in Buffalo Park for a minimal fee.
You can visit www.visitTwoHarbors.com for more information.
Directions to Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro:
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