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New this year we are featuring a three-event platform which consists of the 5K Olympic Distance, DOT Challenge and Chuck Patterson Signature Series 5-Lap Rally Race. Kona Brewing Co. will also be hosting a Friday night meet-and-greet/check-in/registration and Saturday afternoon awards party at each stop. Location specific information is located under on the REGISTRATION page.

Event/Race Descriptions

5K Olympic Distance - WPA Short Course (Estimated time: 30-minutes to 1-hour)

Compete against friends or simply paddle for the pleasure of it. The 5K results will be applied to World Paddle Association (WPA) rankings. This is a timed event.

DOT Challenge - Open Event (Estimated time: 1- 1.25 hours)

The DOT (Distance Over Time) Challenge is simple: how far can you paddle in 60-minutes to support your favorite charity? Each paddler will be given one hour to complete as many 1.6K (1-mile) laps as possible. A horn will blow at the 60-minute mark; each paddler must complete their lap and proceed directly to the finish line. Paddlers will be ranked by how many laps they have completed and the order in which the final lap was finished. (Ex): Paddler-A was the 5th person to finish 7-laps, Paddler-B was the 3rd person to finish 6-laps, etc. This is not a timed event. Most importantly have fun while supporting your favorite non-profit partner.

Lap count will be based on the honor system.

Chuck Patterson Signature Series 5-lap Rally Race - WPA Long Course (Estimated time: 45-minutes to 1-hour)

The CP Rally will consist of five laps: four around a 1.6K course and one alternate lap that will involve an additional physical and/or mental challenge. The alternate lap will be specific to each location. The individual paddler may choose to complete the alternate lap at any point during the race. CP Rally results will be applied to WPA rankings. This is a timed event.

Sanctioned by WPA (World Paddle Association)

The following age divisions will receive points for rankings to qualify for both Regional and World Championships in both the 5K Olympic Distance and the CP Rally.

a) 17 under on all board classes and gender

b) 18-29 on all board classes and gender

c) 30-39 on all board classes and gender

d) 40-49 on all board classes and gender

e) 50+ on all board classes and gender

Watermans Official Charity Program

Twenty percent (20%) of each paid entry fee goes to the organization that you select when you register. In addition, net event proceeds will be divided among these organizations.

Participating non-profits: Best Day Foundation, Keep Paddlin, Love146, LUNGevity, Navy SEAL Foundation, Ocean of Hope Campaign of the Sarcoma Alliance and Surfrider Foundation.

Participating associations: Lake Tahoe Paddleboard Association, Lake Tahoe Waterman Association and San Clemente State Lifeguard Association.

Rooms & Accommodations: (Where do I stay?)

We have partnered with local businesses to provide boards storage, discounted room-rates and other accommodations where possible

Location specific information is located under on the REGISTRATION page.

Activities:

Friday 5PM

KONA BREWING CO. PRE-EVENT PARTY

- Friday night meet and greet sponsored by Kona Brewing Co.

- Pre-registration, check-in and bag pickup.

- Discount drinks provided by Kona Brewing Co.

Saturday 7AM – 1PM

PADDLE FOR HUMANITY MAIN EVENT

7:00AM - 9:00AM - Registration/Check-in (must register 15-min before event)

7:30 AM - Expo Opens

8:00 AM - 5K Olympic Distance Start

9:30 AM - DOT Challenge Start

11:30 AM - Chuck Patterson Signature Series 5-Lap Rally Start

Saturday 1PM

KONA BREWING CO. AFTER PARTY/AWARDS

- Lunch/Awards/Raffle.

- After Party and beer garden courtesy of Kona Brewing Co.