Stellar Kayaks East Coast Ocean Surfski Championship on May 4th presented by The Paddle Attic is open to Surfski, SUP, Prone Paddleboard, Outrigger Canoe and Surfboat over 6 and 12 mile ocean courses. The race courses are visible from Hollywood Beach and along the inside line, friends and family members may cheer on their racers. Proceeds of the event go to the Hollywood Beach Safety Competition Teams. We are honored to host the 17th edition of this historic event along with the Bowen's Taplin Race on May 3rd and VentureSport Surfski Sprints - Round the Cans Racing on May 5th.

For information about the Bowen's Taplin Race, text Otto Blanco at 954-536-6463.

All starts will be wet with paddlers/crew on their craft. The finish will be dry where the racers will paddle to the beach, dismount and run/jog/walk/crawl with their paddle a short distance to the finish line. Boat caddies will gently move craft to the beach to insure a clean finish area.

Safety of the paddlers is a prime concern. Leashes and Vests are required for all paddlers with the exception of lifeguard paddled Spec Surfskis.

Several manufacturers and experts will be on the beach offering demos and basic instruction along with event sponsors showcasing their products.

Racers will receive event performance shirts - Refreshments at the finish line for racers

Hot Spots and Prizes

First Woman over 50 to Hot Spot by Bruce Gipson/VentureSport

First Man over 50 to Hot Spot by Bruce Gipson/VentureSport

First Woman Surfski 29U 12 Mile finisher by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic

First Woman Surfski 30-39 12 Mile finisher by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic

First Woman Surfski 40-49 12 Mile finisher by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic

First Woman Surfski 50-59 12 Mile finisher Stellar New Carbon Pro Wing Small/Mid paddle by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic

First Woman Surfski over 60 12 Mile finisher Stellar New Carbon Pro Wing Small/Mid paddle by Maureen Stephens/Paddle Attic

Prone Board High Performance Coaching Session by Cynthia Aguilar/CAguilar

First OC-1 Woman to Hot Spot, V-Bar Rack by Scott Miller/Manta Ray Paddle Sports

First Surfski to Hot Spot - Overall by Hollywood Wave Riders

First Woman and First Man to Hot Spot, Boat Repair Certificates by Paddlesports of Naples

Our Supporters:

Manta Ray Cartop Canoe and Surfski racks

The Paddle Attic, http://www.thepaddleattic.com Stellar Z&J Mocke DK Rudders

JOLYN South Florida southflorida@jolynclothing.com

Paddlesports of Naples,  http://www.paddlesportsofnaples.com Nelo, Braca Sports, Stellar

Venturesport, Inc. http://venturesport.com/ Fenn Knysna DD3 Carbonology Pratt Z&J Gara MAC

Epic http://www.epickickayaks.com Epic Kayaks, Surfskis and Paddles

Jupiter Surfski, https://oceanpaddlecompany.com Nelo, Think, Vaikobi, Mocke

CAguilar Custom Prone Boards by Indigo http://www.indigo-sup.com/

BodyArmor Sports Drinks https://www.drinkbodyarmor.com/

Red Bull https://www.redbull.com/us-en/

Vaaka Paddle Cadence https://www.vaakacadence.com/

Barrier Waterman, Dolphin Paddleboards and Surfskis  http://www.barrierwaterman.com/