Tahoe Paddle Jam

The Paddle Jam is guaranteed to be fast off the line, as competitors navigate a one-lap or two-lap triangle course on Lake Tahoe. Registration includes lunch, and pre-registration closes Friday, July 24 at 3 pm.  Race day registration is available for an additional fee.

The Paddle Jam is the first race in the 2020 Tahoe Waterman Paddle Race Series. The Paddle Jam takes place on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe surrounded by gorgeous peaks, Tahoe is a majestic playground for paddlers, a freshwater mecca in California.

LOCATION

Day-of registration and the race start at Watermans Landing, Carnelian Bay, CA.

FORMAT

There are three races available: a 4 miles single lap, an 8 miles double lap, and the Grom race.

Grom (1-mile - 1.6 km): The under-12 race is a 1-mile loop starting and ending at Watermans Landing.

One-Lap (4 mile - 6.5 km): The race format includes one 4-mile, triangle, buoy-marked lap on the lake running counterclockwise. Racers start in the water on their craft and finish on the water between the finish buoys.

Two-Laps (8 mile - 13 km): The race format includes two 9-mile, triangle, buoy-marked laps running counterclockwise. Racers start in the water on their craft and finish on the water between finish buoys.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND CRAFT TYPES

The Paddle Jam is suitable for all levels of paddlers and paddle craft, including outrigger (OC1, OC2, and OC6), surf ski (1 and 2-person), stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and prone paddleboards. Team outrigger racing (OC6) will find the Two-Lap format an excellent chance to set a PR over 8 miles on a fast and technical course. 

SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE

Lake Tahoe is an Alpine Lake at 6200 feet of elevation and we suggest practicing smart mountain safety. Plan to check weather conditions for race day temperature and winds. Plan to dress appropriately.  

REGISTRATION

Register online (here at PaddleGuru) or on-site on race day. There is an additional fee for race morning registration.

PARKING 

There is ample free parking at the event site along the streets of Carnelian Bay.

RACE FEE (including a celebration meal served after the race and before the award ceremony)

• Individual Participant | One-Loop Course: $45

• Individual Participant | Two-Loop Course: $45

• Individual kid Participant | Grom Course: $10

• 2-Person Teams (OC2 or Double Surf Ski) | One-Loop Course: $45 per person

• 2-Person Teams (OC2 or Double Surf Ski) | Two-Loop Course: $45 per person

• 6-Person Teams (OC6) $125 per crew Back in 2021

• NOTE: Race-day Registration is an additional $20 per person

CATEGORIES

• GROM U12 - Grom race only

• JUNIOR  U17

• OPEN  18-49

• MASTER 50 +

• (SENIOR MASTER 65+)

AWARDS - TO AVOID CROWD MANAGEMENT, NO AWARD CEREMONY WILL BE PERFORMED.

All categories will be awarded and the following regulation will be executed: For each category, if 5 or more participants in the respective category, the top 3 will be awarded a prize.  If 4 or fewer participants in the respected category, only the winner will be awarded a prize.

ABOUT US

The Paddle Jam is presented by Tahoe Waterman - a paddling community who comes together to celebrate a true love for paddle sports and adventure. They inspire one another, cheer each other on, and at the end of the day, they revel in competition and shared race experience.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

For safety reasons, we limit this race to 120 paddle craft 50 paddle craft on the water for the Tahoe Paddle Jam and COVID measure will be emailed to you upon registration. Register early as there is a good chance this race will sell out.

REFUND

With the exception of wait-list transfers, entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. If we do not have paddlers on the waiting list willing to accept a race entry, then, unfortunately, we will not be able to offer a refund. In the event the race is canceled due to extreme weather, fire, or for some other unforeseeable event outside of our control, WE CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS.