The 29th Waterman Challenge Traditional Paddleboard Race will be held SATURDAY June 29, 2024.   

***RACE START LIST IS LOCKED***

We are dedicating this race to the memory of North County Paddler Andrew Mencinsky.  Andrew tragically passed away earlier this year of a heart attack leaving behind his wife Lori and two sons, Gavin and Trevor.  Andrew was a consumate waterman, lived life to the absolute fullest and was a beloved member of our NCP Community.  

The Waterman Challenge is a challenging 15-mile open ocean course down the coast of San Diego from Swamis to Windansea. This event, now the longest running continuous paddleboard race in the world, continues to be a favorite among traditional paddlers with its challenging course and the waterman spirit shared by all participants.    The size of the race is capped to 100 racers.    We will accept entries past 100 but these will be put on a wait list.  Additionally, the first five on the wait list will be accepted into the race to account for race-day no shows.  If you do not get into the race off the wait list,  you will be refunded your entry fee.

Portions of your race fee support a cause we feel strongly about.  Just In Time for Foster Youth provides financial support and mentoring to young people transitioning from foster care, assisting them with getting into college or landing first jobs.  Close to 90% of the individuals in San Diego County foster care are minorities.  This is an opportunity for us to help part for part of the population that just doesn't have the same opportunities many of us of had.  https://jitfosteryouth.org/

If you wish to donate to the Mencinsky's family GoFundMe, you can do so here.  https://gofund.me/ac4d0378

There is also a donation option for them on the registration page.

This year's race is the 29th consecutive and is a qualifier for the Catalina Classic.  We look forward to seeing you at Swamis.