Each Paddler must register for this event. That means every person from every team needs to login and register to race by March 1st, 2022. No exceptions.

Event Dates: March 25, 2022 - March 27, 2022

Relay Race Day: March 27, 2022

The Wild Buffalo Relay is an all small craft relay race within the SoCal Ocean Racing winter series. The race includes all small craft divisions with relay teams of 2-4 people (depending on the craft) or select solo divisions. The race runs from Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA to the Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, CA. This is a 41 mile course.

New this Year: A 5 mile course on Saturday for those who do not want to race the relay but still want to come over and be apart of the weekend! This will be an out and back course out of Two Harbors around a buoy.

All racers, relay and 5 mile course, will receive: race jersey to wear during the race, refreshments Saturday during clinics and talks, access to Paddler Symposium, hiking and yoga, pasta dinner at Two Harbors Saturday night, after party meal and refreshments at Newport Dunes.

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Early Bird Pricing: November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022 

Use discount code: Buffalo 

$100 Race Fee

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Open Registration: January 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022

No Discount Code Applicable 

$135

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Last Day to register with guaranteed jersey size: February 1, 2022

Registration Closes: March 1, 2022

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All Paddlers are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Two Harbors.

Accommodation information for Two Harbors:

Camping: Camping for 2022 has yet to be released, so all spots are open. They will be opening all campground reservations on January 1st, 2022. You can book online at bookyoursite.com or by calling our office at 310.510.4205. If you prefer to do a group buyout, Kelly would be happy to assist, please email her at Kelly@puakeadesigns.com.

Deck Rooms Housing: https://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/lodging/camping/two-harbors-camping/catalina-cabins/

They have 21 rooms available. 7 rooms have a full-size bed and 14 rooms have bunk beds. Each room will hold up to 2 people. As of now, the price for each room is $55 per night Sunday through Thursday and $75 per night on Friday and Saturday.

Banning House Hotel: If you are interested in staying at the Banning House, please email Kelly at Kelly@puakeadesigns.com.

All Paddlers are responsible for finding their own escort boat.

The Puakea Team will be giving priority to helping out of country racers first. If you need assistance with an escort boat, please make sure your whole team is registered (each paddler on your team needs to sign in and register on paddleguru) and then please email Kelly at Kelly@puakeadesigns.com to be added to our list. This list does not guarantee your team an escort boat.

All Paddlers are responsible for transporting their craft to Two Harbors. 

Please coordinate with your escort boat driver or team up with another team to transport your craft to Two Harbors. If you are having a hard time finding craft transportation, please make sure your whole team is registered (each paddler on your team needs to sign in and register on paddleguru) and then please email Kelly at Kelly@puakeadesigns.com to be added to our list. This list does not guarantee your team craft transportation.

All Paddlers are responsible for their own transport to Two Harbors.

Please coordinate with your escort boat driver or team up with another team for transportation (craft and/or paddlers). For paddlers who need transportation to Two Harbors (and/or back) there is a Catalina Express that goes out of San Pedro to Two Harbors and back. https://www.catalinaexpress.com/san-pedro-two-harbo.html (You must coordinate separate transport for your craft if you plan to take the Express).

Get the latest updates here: https://www.facebook.com/WildBuffaloRelay/

Join the group and connect with other attendees: https://www.facebook.com/groups/576804506100299