10k Presented by Covewater Paddle Surf - Long Course Description

The Long Course is a 6.2 mile race that launches off of Cowells Beach. The Long Course division includes both male and female SUP, Prone, OC1 , Ski, and Kayak competitors racing a two lap paddle course and a final beach sprint to the finish.

Lap one takes competitors from the beach* in front of the Dream Inn out around the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Santa Cruz Harbor and back. After the first lap, racers will hit the water again headed for a course marker set just off the Wharf, then head off to Santa Cruz Harbor,  back to the buoy set just off of Steamer lane, and then to the beach for a short beach sprint to the finish.

*Outriggers, kayaks,  and surf skis have a water start. 

5k Presented by Covewater Paddle Surf - Short Course Description

The short course is a 3.1 mile race with short beach run to the finish. Short Course division includes both male and female SUP and Prone competitors racing a one lap paddle course with a short sprint up the beach to the finish.

The Short Course takes competitors from the beach in front of the Dream Inn around the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Santa Cruz Harbor and back. After a short beach run, racers will finish under the arch on the beach behind the Dream inn.

2k Presented by Covewater Paddle Surf - Kids Race Course Description

Youth age groups launch from the base of the Santa Cruz wharf in the nice protected waters off of Cowells beach. Racers compete two laps to the end of the wharf and back to the finish on the beach.