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January 5, 2013
Freezin’ For A Reason, Atlantic City, N.J.- Paddle for those in need in either the 5.7-mile race or the 2.5-mile fun paddle. The festivities will be held at the Viking Rowing Club with proceeds to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims through the Waves 4 Water’s Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Event Page

January 8, 2013
SUPSA Summer Twilight Paddle Series, Event #5, Lake Orr Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia- The Summer Series continues with 1km time trial races and kids races, free for SUPSA members. Better your time from the previous week’s trial or meet up with friends for a fun evening on the water. Event Page

January 13, 2013
Orange Bowl Championships, Miami, Fla.- Held in conjunction with Surf Expo, this charity event features three courses (Elite, Recreational & Sprint) that take competitors through downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. OrangeBowlPaddle.com

January 19, 2013
Coldstroke Classic, Wrightsville Beach, N.C.- The 5th annual event will offer a 3.5-mile recreational course and a 7-mile elite course, with a cash purse of $1,250 for the top elite finishers. The event will also feature a clinic on Friday before the race, as well as an expo with demos and gear. ColdstrokeClassic.com

January 19, 2013
The Fenn Nelo Doctor, Rottnest Island, Australia- Compete in Perth’s 27.5km downwinder from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach on SUP or surfski. OceanPaddler.com/The-Doctor

January 19 – 20, 2013
Cayman Islands Rum Run, North Sound- A two-day event with rum and fun, including a 7-mile distance race, sprints, a kids race and team relay. The event also features an expo with demos, a paddle clinic with Rob Rojas, an SUP yoga class, raffles, and prizes galore. RumRun.ky

January 19 – 20, 2013
WA Coastal Challenge, Fremantle, Perth, Australia- A team relay race for all paddlecraft, including SUP, surfski and OC-1s. Start at Port Beach and race to Sorrento Beach in teams of two-four people for an after party with awards and a BBQ. OceanPaddler.com/WA-Coastal

January 22, 2013
SUPSA Summer Twilight Paddle Series, Event #6, Lake Orr Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia- The Summer Series continues with 1km time trial races and kids races, free for SUPSA members. Better your time from the previous week’s trial or meet up with friends for a fun evening on the water. Event Page

January 24, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #6, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series reaches its midpoint with the sixth of 12 events. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

January 26, 2013
17th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge, San Diego, Calif.- One of the largest winter races in SoCal, Hanohano’s annual race will be held at Bonita Cove, Mission Bay, San Diego with a huge turnout expected once again. Open to various paddle craft with an expo, demos, awesome raffle prizes and live music. Hanohano.com

January 31, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #7, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series heads into the second half of the series with the 7th event. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

 

February 1 – 2, 2013
Denver Indoor Rowing and SUP Championships, Denver, Colo.- SUP erg races have been added to the Denver Indoor Rowing Championships! SUP athletes will compete for 1000m on SUP-specific ergs for a chance to win an erg of their own in one of the first indoor SUP races. MileHighRowing.org

February 2, 2013
12 Towers Race, Kirra Point, Gold Coast, Australia- The 12 Towers Race makes it return to the Gold Coast with heavy competition and $5k in cash prizes. All the top paddlers will be out, racing from Kirra Point north to Burleigh Heads for the 14km race. Event page.

February 2 – 4, 2013
ACA SUP Instructor Course, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, Calif.- The ACA with partner, California Canoe & Kayak, will hold a Level 1-2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop to help further the sport of SUP. Eligibility is limited. CalKayak.com

February 5, 2013
SUPSA Summer Twilight Paddle Series, Event #7, Lake Orr Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia- The Summer Series continues with 1km time trial races and kids races, free for SUPSA members. Better your time from the previous week’s trial or meet up with friends for a fun evening on the water. Event Page

February 6, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #8, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series continues forth with the eighth of 12 events. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

February 7 – 9, 2013
SUWT Sunset Beach Pro, Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii- The best paddle surfers descend on Oahu’s North Shore for the kick off of the 2013 Standup World Tour. The event will include the first of four women’s events as well as a Na Kama Kai youth event at Turtle Bay Resort. StandupWorldTour.com

February 9, 2013
Hal Rosoff Classic, Newport Beach, Calif.- Race short (SUP, prone paddleboard) or long course (OC-1, surfskis) through Newport Harbor at the annual Hal Rosoff Classic. The races begin and end at Newport Aquatic Center in Backbay Newport and proceeds benefit the NAC Junior Outrigger program. NewportAquaticCenter.com

February 9, 2013
Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii- A short 2.384-mile race along the shores of Waikiki, from Kaimana Beach Park to Kahanamoku Beach. All skill levels are welcome in this race to spread skin cancer awareness. Event Page

February 10 – 16, 2013
Costa Rica SUP Yoga Retreat, Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica- A unique retreat focusing on Vinyasa Flow yoga and standup paddling. Guests will enjoy a tranquil and friendly atmosphere, daily yoga and paddling, SUP excursions, massages and more. VajrasolTravel.com

February 14, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #9, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- The ninth event in Auckland’s summer series. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

February 16, 2013
Mayor’s River Fest, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.- A four-race series with New Smyrna Beach Mayor Adam Barringer. Each race course will change, with the first race on the flatwaters of the Intracoastal. This first race is all about having fun and first time paddlers and racers are encouraged to get out there. Event Page

February 16 – 17, 2013
2013 HIF Western Australia Longboard & SUP Titles, Yallingup, Western Australia- The best in the west (of Oz) will be paddlesurfing for the regional title alongside the top longboarders. Multiple divisions will be offered and competitors are welcome to compete in two divisions. SurfingAustralia.com

February 16, 2013
SUPAustralia New South Wales Downwind Titles, Toowoon Bay Central Coast, NSW, Australia- Paddlers will be vying for the downwind title and putting it all on the line. The race will start and finish in Toowoon bay, where an expo, demos and clinics will also be held. SUP-Australia.com

February 17, 2013
SUPA New South Wales Flatwater Titles, The Entrance, Central Coast, NSW, Australia- After a day of racing downwind for the title, competitors will be at it again, fighting for the Flatwater Title in 1500m sprint races. Multiple divisions and board classes will be offered. SUP-Australia.com

February 19, 2013
SUPSA Summer Twilight Paddle Series, Event #8, Lake Orr Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia- The Summer Series wraps up with 1km time trial races and kids races, free for SUPSA members. Better your time from the previous week’s trial or meet up with friends for a fun evening on the water. Event Page

February 20, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #10, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series nears the end with the tenth event. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

February 23, 2013
Sykes Creek Paddle Challenge, Merritt Island, Fla.- A seven-mile race from Kiwanis Park in Sykes Creek to Barge Canal and back. The race is open for all paddle crafts. Event Page

February 23, 2013
Carpet Beach Race, Redondo Beach, Calif.- Another race in the SoCal Ocean Racing Series with short and long courses. Open to all paddle craft. Event Page

February 24 – March 2, 2013
ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, Miraflores, Peru- The second annual ISA Worlds will be another awesome few days of competition with paddleboard and SUP races, including a technical course, distance race, and team relays. The four days of competition will test some of the best paddlers from around the world that compete on national teams and hope to beat out last year’s winner, Team Australia. ISAsurf.org

February 28, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #11, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series nears the end with the second to last event. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

 

March 2 – 3, 2013
New South Wales Open SUP Surfing Titles, North Entrance Surf Club, Central Coast NSW, Australia- Compete or catch the action from the beach as paddle surfers battle it out for the title. The event will also feature an expo and demos. SUP-Australia.com

March 3, 2013
Dana Ocean Challenge, Dana Point, Calif.- SoCal Ocean Racing’s Dana Ocean Challenge is another great event for new racers and paddlers. Both courses begin and finish in the protected harbor with open ocean racing making up most of the long course. Long course will be open to OC’s and surf skis, with short course open to all paddlecraft. DanaOutrigger.net

March 3, 2013
10th Annual Cold Hands Paddle, Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, Calif.- A free race in LA. The event includes a 4-mile course with divisions for paddleboards and SUP’s, but dory boats, surf ski’s, kayaks, and OC’s are welcome to participate as well. There will be a raffle and t-shirts for sale with all proceeds benefitting Ocean of Hope and the Sarcoma Alliance. Event Page

March 6, 2013
Jetts City Surf Series, Event #12, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- Auckland’s summer series wraps up with the 12th event. From groms to elders and amateurs to elite racers, with 8 divisions and three disciplines offered (SUP, surfski, prone paddle), this series is a great one for all ages and skill levels. CitySurfSeries.com

March 8 – 10, 2013
4th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic, Punta Sayulita, Mexico- A fun event in Mexico’s quaint Punta Sayulita for standup paddlers and surfers. Compete in longboard or SUP surf contests, then race SUP in either the short or long distance races. The six days include the competitive events as well as TheraSurf’s free surf clinic for special needs children, a live performance by Pato Banton, and an awards dinner at Don Pedro’s oceanfront restaurant. PuntaSayulitaClassic.com

March 8, 2013
Jetts City Surf Charity Race, Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand- After 12 weeks of racing in the Jetts City Surf Series, paddlers can put their training to work in the Charity Race and go head-to-head with friends in the competitive event. CitySurfSeries.com

March 9, 2013
Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup, Dana Point, Calif.- Join surfing icon Mickey Munoz for the 5th annual Mongoose Cup during the Dana Point Festival of the Whales weekend. The day includes a fun paddle, SUPcross race, an expo and paddling fun for all. FestivalOfWhales.com/Mongoose-Cup

March 9 – 16, 2013
Noosa Festival of Surfing, Noosa, Australia- A celebration of surfing and SUP. Days of competitive and non-competitive events for the entire family. Grab the groms and watch some of Australia’s go head to head, or enjoy live entertainment, film viewings and more. NoosaFestivalOfSurfing.com

March 10, 2013
Naish Battle of the Fastest, Amsterdam, Netherlands- Naish’s new series kicks off in Amsterdam and includes a long distance race, downwinder, and the new N1SCO sprint elimination races. Event Page

March 13, 2013
Cold Hands Paddle, Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, Calif.- A free 4-mile race from outside Cabrillo Beach to inside Cabrillo Beach. Divisions will be set for SUP, however, all paddlecrafts are welcome. Participants are encouraged to buy raffle tickets to benefit Ocean of Hope campaign and their fight against cancer. Event Page

March 14 – 17, 2013
SUWS Magallanes Paddle Challenge, Patagonia, Chile- The Standup World Series expands the racing circuit as they head to Chile for the kick off of the tour. The fastest in the biz will put it all on the line in sprint and distance races for $20k in prize money and points toward a World Title. StandupWorldSeries.com

March 16, 2013
Standup to Alzheimer’s, Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif.- A 5-mile course for adults and 1-mile course for kids at this fun day on the water to inspire those with Alzheimer’s diesease. The day will also include a fishing derby, so don’t forget your poles! Event Page.

March 16, 2013
Folly Beach Shamrock SUP Race, Charleston, South Carolina- Paddle out for St. Patty’s Day and race the 10k Elite or 5k Recreational race. Events also include a Kids’ Race and Dog Race, and if you wear green you have the chance to win great prizes. Event benefits the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation. CharlestonSUPSafaris.com

March 16, 2013
Paddle to Battle MS, Collaroy Beach, Sydney, Australia- Paddle for a cause in technical sprint races for elite and recreational paddlers, or race in the Naish Inflatable Nisco Race. PaddleToBattleMS.aus

March 17, 2013
Adler Paddler, Leeway Beach, Belmont Shores, Long Beach, Calif.- A FREE race for SUP and prone paddlers, offering short course (2.8 miles) and long course (5.6 miles) races. Event benefits the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. PaddleWithPurpose.com

March 17 – 24, 2013
Cruise to Paddle, Caribbean Islands- Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas as it departs San Juan, Puerto Rico to SUP on the islands of St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Aruba, and Curacao. CruiseToPaddle.com

March 22 – 24, 2013
Southwest Paddle Fest, Campland On The Bay, Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif.- One of the West Coast’s premier paddle festivals, the event includes “tent talks” with industry professionals, demos for SUP, canoeing and kayaking, as well as clinics and more. This is a great festival for the entire family with loads of information. Aqua-Adventures.com

March 22 – 24, 2013
Surftech Shootout at The Lane, Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, Calif.- The annual event is back with a new addition to the two days of racing, the Cowells SUP Classic paddle surf contest. The event will feature the highly anticipated Shootout, with some of the best paddlers in the world competing for over $2000 in prizes. Other races at the event include the 2.7-mile short course race, which finishes with a beach sprint, as well as the long distance race, which takes the paddlers on the same course as the short course with the addition of 3.7 miles after the beach sprint. There will also be clinics and demos on-site. Shootout.Surftech.com

March 23, 2013
Save Our Surfer Paddle, Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunk, Maine- A fundraiser for an East Coast waterwoman, Laura Pelletier, suffering from Lyme Disease. The event will feature a prone paddling race and an SUP sprint race with proceeds benefitting Laura and her fight. SaveOurSurfer.org

March 23, 2013
PaddleMe Championship Malibu to Marina Race, Marina Del Rey, Calif.- The Championship PaddleMe Race from Mother’s Beach in Malibu to Marina Del Rey. Two courses will be offered, however, SUP’s and paddleboards will race on the short course only. Event Page

March 24, 2013
ACA Regional SUP Summit, San Antonio, Texas- The regional summit will bring all disciplines of the sport together, with a focus on education and instruction. The event is free admission. Event Page

March 30, 2013
Florida State Paddleboard Championships, Cocoa Beach, Fla.- A 7-mile open ocean race for the state title, followed by the King/Queen of the Beach event, which includes a paddle, run and swim sprint. Event Page

 

April 4, 2013
SUWT Abu Dhabi Surf All Stars Invitational, Abu Dhabi, UAE- The Standup World Tour makes its inaugural stop in Abu Dhabi for one of the most highly-anticipated events of the year. The event will include racing and surfing in the infamous wave pool. StandupWorldTour.com

April 5 – 7, 2013
Battle of the Paddle Rio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil- The Battle heads south, off of American shores for the first Battle of the Paddle Rio De Janeiro. The event will follow the same BOP format we all love, with the carnage and cash prizes paddlers can’t get enough of. Expected to be the largest SUP race outside of California, this is an event that can’t be missed. BattleofthePaddleRio.com

April 6, 2013
Silver Blades Regatta, Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, Calif.- Competitors can feel like Olympians as they race at the Olympic Training Center as part of 2013 National Canoe & Kayak Team’s time trials. SDCKT.net

April 7 – 11, 2013
ACA Level 3: Whitewater SUP Instructor, Fredericksberg, Va.- If you are looking to up your SUP instructor abilities to the next level this is the course for you. The course will be taught by ACA staff Chris Stec and Trey Knight. Paddlers will begin in flatwater and move on to local whitewater. Event Page

April 13, 2013
5th Annual Rincon Beachboy SUP Race, Rincón, Puerto Rico- One of the largest events in PR, with over $15k in cash prizes for the elite class races, goodies for all competitors, and the opportunity to win the raffle’s grand prize, an M&M 14′ SUP. Race proceeds benefit local Rincon charities. RinconBeachBoy.com

April 13 – 14, 2013
Sharkbite Challenge and Paddlefest, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Fla.- An SUP race and so much more, including outrigger and kayak races, an SUP fishing tournament, demos and an expo, clinics, SUP yoga, and even more activities. SharkbiteChallenge.com

April 13 – 14, 2013
SUWS Ubatuba Grand Slam, Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil- Two days of sprint and distance racing at the Standup World Series’ second of nine stops. The event will be held two days before the holding period begins for the Standup World Tour’s stop in Ubatuba and all the pros will be in town gearing up for another showdown. StandupWorldSeries.com

April 16 – 21, 2013
SUWT Ubatuba Grand Slam, Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil- The Standup World Tour heads south for the second stop of the year. The event will include the second of four women’s events and thousands in prize money as the top paddle surfers go head-to-head. StandupWorldTour.com

April 20, 2013
3rd Annual James River Paddle Challenge, Williamsburg, Va.- Held in conjunction with the James Riverfest, the Paddle Challenge will feature events for all crafts and skill levels, including the 9.5 mile Endurance Course around historic Jamestown Island, the 4-mile Sprint Course exploring Lower Powhatan Creek, or a 2-mile Fun Paddle. Event Page

April 20, 2013
Standup For Clean Water, Santa Monica, Calif.- Join in the fun and help raise awareness of water pollution at Waterkeeper Alliance’s SPLASH Event to Benefit LA Waterkeeper. Events include a 5-mile and 1-mile race, a clinic by Pro SUP Shop, demos, an expo, and guest speakers from SUP4CleanWater. SUP4CleanWater.org

April 20 – 21, 2013
Kern River Festival, Kernville, Calif.- Get out on the river for events galore at the 2013 Kern River Fest. Events include Hooligan Build Your Own Boat Parade, Downriver Triathlon, and the TJ Classic Slalom & SUP race. KVRC.com

April 25 – 28, 2013
Carolina Cup, Wrightsville Beach, N.C.- One of the East Coast’s largest races is back for the third year with four courses: elite, open, recreational, and kids. Awards will be given for multiple age divisions and the weekend will be packed with other activities and fun for all. CarolinaCup-SUP.com

April 27, 2013
French Broad Classique, French Broad River, Asheville, N.C.- Choose between 2-mile and 4-mile loop races on the French Broad River. The river is flatwater with some current, but no rapids, so this is a great race for all skill levels. Event Page

April 28 – May 4, 2013
Paddle Into Fitness SUP Yoga Teacher Training Retreat, Punta Mita, Mexico- Elite paddler and SUP yogi Gillian Gibree’s Paddle Into Fitness heads south to train and certify SUP yoga teachers. The six nights include 5 full days of SUP yoga training, 25 hours of ocean time, water safety training, and SUP surfing. PaddleIntoFitness.com

 

May 4, 2013
Standup For the Cure, Newport Beach, Calif.- Paddle Newport’s Back Bay with friends and cancer survivors to spread awareness and raise money for breast cancer. Holder of the Guiness World Record for largest Standup Paddleboard Lesson and winner of the 2012 SUP Magazine SUP Award for Top Philanthropic Effort, this is one of the largest SUP charity events, with a great cause and lots of fun for all. Standup-for-the-Cure.org

May 4, 2013
2nd Annual Paddle Imua, Maliko Gulch, Maui- A downwind paddle race from Maliko Gulch to Hawaiian Canoe Club, Kahului Harbor. The race is a benefit to raise money Camp Imua, a summer camp for Maui County children with special needs. PaddleImua.com

May 4, 2013
4th Annual Santa Barbara Downwinder, Mugu State Beach, Santa Barbara, Calif.- A fun 7-mile downwind race from Mugu Beach to Leo Carillo State Beach. A BBQ and awards will follow the race. Event Page

May 5, 2013
Junior Pro and Youth SUP Fiesta, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, Calif.- The first “kids only” SUP surf contest and WPA-sanctioned race with pro invitees from Australia, Hawaii and across the nation. The event will feature seven paddle surfing divisions, a technical sprint race, relays, an expression session and a $5k prize purse. Event Page

May 11, 2013
Naish Battle of the Fastest, Blakenberge, Belgium- The Naish series continues on to Belgium for its second stop and a downwinder race. NaishSUP.nl

May 11 – 12, 2013
OluKai Ho’olaule’a, Kanaha Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii- Celebrate the ocean and cultures that surround it with OluKai’s two-day celebration. Race the famous 7-mile Maliko downwind run, canoe surf and sail, and enjoy a luau and hula. OluKai.com/hoolaulea

May 17 – 19, 2013
US SUP Tour Stop #2, Seaside Heights, N.J.- The US SUP Tour makes its inaugural stop on the east coast with elite and open SUP surf contests and technical races sanctioned by the WPA. USSUPTour.com

May 18, 2013
Downwind Ryder’s Cup, Santa Cruz, Calif.- A 14-mile downwinder from Davenport Beach to Santa Cruz for SUP, surfski, prone paddleboard and OC paddlers. An after party will be held near the finish and proceeds benefit the non-profit organization, Ghostryders Watermans Club. Event Page

May 18, 2013
Emerald Isle Hot Wax Surf and Paddlesports Expo, Emerald Isle, N.C.- A family friendly expo with all of the top paddlesports manufacturers. Demo the latest gear and accessories in the paddlesports world, learn something new in a clinic, or compete in one of the many fun paddle races. Event Page

May 18, 2013
Hamptons SUP Race for the Bays, Sag Harbor, New York- A race in historic Sag Harbor, featuring a 3-mile short course and 6-mile long course for the more seasoned athletes. The event will be held on the Peconic Bay estuary and is a WPA-sanctioned event. Proceeds benefit the Peconic Baykeeper and the Clean waters initiative of the national waterkeeper alliance. MainBeach.com

May 18 – 19, 2013
Florida Cup Race, Tampa, Fla.- An 8-mile elite race, 3-mile recreational race and 1/4-mile race for the kiddos. Races will be held in the bay and intracoastal waterway with a big prize purse and heavy competition from across the nation. FloridaCup-SUP.com

May 21 – 29, 2013
SUWT Rottnest Island Pro, Rottnest Island, Australia- Western Australia welcomes the Standup World Tour for its first time down under and third stop on the Tour for the traveling pros. The stakes will be high as usual, with thousands in prize money and crucial points toward the coveted World Title. StandupWorldTour.com

May 25, 2013
Standup 4 SEALS, 4th St. Beach, Ocean City, N.J.- Ocean athletes, adventure racers and teams of all ages will compete as bagpipers and honored veterans of our armed services gather to take part in this unique beach event. Activities include an SUP ocean challenge, a SEAL Team-approved obstacle course, and a kids fun run. Standup4SEALS.com

May 26, 2013
Naish Battle of the Fastest, Rotterdam, Netherlands- The third stop of the Naish series includes the N1SCO sprint elimination series and a long distance race. NaishSUP.nl

 

June 1, 2013
Paddle For Humanity, Deerfield Beach, Fla.- The first of 5 PFH stops across the nation will include a 5k and a 10k race as well as a new specialty event, the “Rule 7 Race,” which will be specific to each venue. Each event will also include a pre-event social paddle and post-event happy hour. PaddleForHumanity.org

June 1 – 2, 2013
Leon’s Triathlon, Hammonds, Ind.- The “world’s fastest Olympic triathlon” adds an SUP division, in place of the swim leg. The event will also feature SUP demos for newbies and event proceeds will benefit Team RWB, to assist veterans returning from active duty service. LeonsTriathlon.com

June 7 – 8, 2013
Performance Paddling SUP Surf Clinic, Wainscott, N.Y.- Join elite paddlers and power couple, Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela, in the Hamptons for a 4-hour course on SUP surfing, on the 7th and 8th. The clinic is for intermediate – experienced paddlers, ages 16+, with only 6 participants per class. Topics to be covered include safety, etiquette, ocean conditions, footwork, stroke technique, and paddle work. PerformancePaddling.com

June 8, 2013
King & Queen of Dogpatch, San Onofre State Beach, Calif.- Join Rainbow Sandals and crew in the annual paddlesurf contest that judges not just your surfing skills, but also on your SUP stoke and energy. Open for all paddlesurfing abilities and levels. Event page

June 8, 2013
Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival, Santa Monica, Calif.- A celebration of paddling and ocean sports in Santa Monica. Come out and watch the competition or take part in one of the events throughout the day, including SUP and paddleboard races, ocean swims, dory competitions, and more. PierPaddle.com

June 8 – 9, 2013
SUWS Oleron Paddle Challenge, Ile de Oléron, France- The race to the World Title goes Euro with the Standup World Series’ first European stop in France. The heavy field of competition will continue racing the sprint and distance events for valuable points toward the coveted World Title and cash prizes. StandupWorldSeries.com

June 14 – 16, 2013
US SUP Tour Stop #3, Church Beach, San Onofre State Park, Calif.- The third and final stop of the US SUP Tour is back in southern California at the iconic Church Beach. Events include: SUP Surf Pro, SUP Surf Open, Elite Technical Race, Open Age Group Race (WPA age groups). USSUPTour.com

June 15 – 16, 2013
Carlsbad Beach Fest, Tamarack State Beach, Calif.- A day of competition with events, including a 6-mile paddle, 1-mile paddle, 1-mile ocean swim, the Carlsbad CRAWL Beach Tri (Swim, Run/Obstacle, Paddle), Beach Duathlons (Run/Paddle or Swim/Run), a 5K Run/Walk, Pro/Amateur Surf Contest presented by SurfRide, Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, surf demos, a beach cleanup and more. CarlsbadBeachFest.com

June 15, 2013
Park City SUP Cup Event #1, Park City, Utah- The first event in the 2-part series features elite and open races, a tandem co-ed and kids race, doggie SUP parade, and the signature “Dash for the Cash” sprint races. PCSUPCup.com

June 15 – 16, 2013
Bray Lake SUP Festival, Bray, United Kingdom- A weekend of SUP, including a SUP Duathlon, 16-mile Thames River paddle, clinics, demos, an expo, food, and live music. BrayLake.com

June 16, 2013
Hamptons Paddle Race for Humanity, Beach Lane, Wainscott, New York- A fun, 6-mile downwind race that starts in the surf and takes competitors downwind along the beautiful East Hampton Ocean Beaches and sandbar breaks. MainBeach.com

June 16 – 17, 2013
SUWS Hamburg Paddle Challenge, Hamburg, Germany- Only a week after competing in France, the top SUP racers in the world are back at it again for the Standup World Series’ inaugural stop in Germany. The competitors will race in sprint and distance races as they near the middle of the Standup World Series’ year-long tour to the World Title. StandupWorldSeries.com

June 22, 2013
12th Annual Jay Race, Capitola, Calif.- Live like Jay Moriarity and compete in the annual waterman challenge in Jay’s honor. The 12th annual event will feature a long distance race (12 miles), short course (2 miles), a waterman challenge race (500m Swim, 1000m stock prone paddle, and 1500m 12’6 SUP), and kids races. JayRace.Surftech.com

June 22, 2013
Revolt Summer Surf Series Stop #1, Pacific Beach Dr., Pacific Beach, Calif.- The first of four stops (including a finals stop) with four events and eight divisions. Events include various surfing contests as well as a paddle surfing contest and SUP Cross race. RevoltSurfSeries.com

June 22, 2013
Texas Ultimate SUP Classic, Meadowmere Park, Lake Grapevine, Texas- The largest SUP gathering in Texas, the Ultimate SUP Classic will feature an expo with demos, elite and open races, sprint races, a long distance course and relays. TexasUltimateSUPClassic.com

June 22 – 23, 2013
WHO’SUP 2013 SUP Fest, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico- A festival with demos, races, and more! Races for everyone, including elite races, kids and juniors races, as well as races for all the weekend warriors out there. Event Page

June 28 – 29, 2013
Lake Max Challenge, Lake Max, Culver, In.- Races, clinics, an expo, food festival, drinks, and more at the only WPA-sanctioned event in Indiana! The event is part of the Midwest SUP Circuit, and elite paddler Slater Trout will be on location, holding clinics for beginners. Event Page

June 28 – July 6, 2013
Highland Spring HIHO, British Virgin Islands- Paddle through the Caribbean in one of the most exciting SUP races. Competitors can choose between the Open class and the Fanatic One-design class, where they will race the same Fanatic board as their competitors throughout the multi-day event. Spectators and teammates will follow competitors on yachts while standup paddlers race to the next stop. If you aren’t a standup paddler, the event also offers kiteboarding and windsurfing divisions. Go-HIHO.com

June 29, 2013
Paddle For Humanity, Lake Calhoun, Minn.- PFH moves to the Midwest for its second stop. The event will include a 5k and 10k race as well as the new “Rule 7 Race,” a pre-event social paddle and happy hour.

June 29, 2013
Big Bear Paddlefest, Big Bear, Calif.- Test your stamina at 6700 ft. Races include a 5k, 10k, 20k, downwinder, sprints, and relays. BigBearPaddlefest.com

June 29 – 30, 2013
Race the Lake of the Sky, Lake Tahoe, Calif.- Two days of racing, including a SUP Cross, 5-mile race, 14-mile distance race, grom race, and team relay race, plus a huge expo. RaceTheLakeOfTheSky.com

 

July 5, 2013
HIHO Soggy Dollar Painkiller Cup, Beef Island, British Virgin Islands- As the Highland Spring HIHO wraps up, the Painkiller Cup kicks off for a single day of fun. Team up with a couple friends and compete from Beef Island to Jost Van Dyke in the beautiful Caribbean. Go-Hiho.com

July 6, 2013
Triple Crown of SUP Race #1: Maliko Run, Maliko Gulch, Maui, Hawaii- The first event of three in the Triple Crown of SUP kicks off with a fun downwind run in Maliko.

July 7, 2013
Triple Crown of SUP Race #2: Keanae to Kahului, Keanae, Maui, Hawaii- After the downwind run the previous day, the competitors will have to dig deep for the second day of racing. Less than a week later, the racers will be at it again for the final event in the Triple Crown.

July 12 – 13, 2013
Midwest Paddle Festival, Madison, Wisconsin- One of the largest paddle festivals in the US, the Midwest Paddle Fest will feature the only WPA-sanctioned race in the midwest, as well as a recreational race, demos, clinics, SUP yoga classes, and more. Event Page

July 13, 2013
Triple Crown of SUP Race #3: Maui to Molokai, Hawaii- The last race in the Triple Crown takes competitors across one of Hawaii’s open ocean channels, from Maui to Molokai, to determine the champion of the three-event series.

July 20, 2013
Revolt Summer Surf Series, Stop #2, Ocean Beach Pier, Ocean Beach, Calif.- The second of four stops (including a finals stop) with four events and eight divisions. Events include various surfing contests as well as a paddle surfing contest and SUP Cross race. RevoltSurfSeries.com

July 20 – 21, 2013
The 100 Mile Paddle, New York City, New York- This is the ultimate paddle race for teams and elite paddlers. This two day adventure paddle will test your skills, strength and endurance. The race starts 75 miles north of NYC and follows the Hudson River to a breathtaking loop around Manhattan. Event Page

July 21, 2013
Paddle for a Purpose, Rumson, New Jersey- A fun paddle and competitive SUP race from Victory Park to benefit Mercy Center’s Sister Academy and Sea Bright Rising. MercyCenterNJ.org

July 21, 2013
Maui Paddle Championships, Maliko Gulch, Maui, Hawaii- A 9.5-mile downwind championship race from Maliko to Kahului Harbor. The race will feature a water start and beach finish. Join some of the best standup paddlers in Hawaii in this unique championship event. MauiPaddleboard.com

July 21 – 22, 2013
SUWS Maui Paddle Challenge, Maui, Hawaii- Some of the fastest in the world will be right at home as the Standup World Series heads to Maui for the first time. Sprint and distance races with cash prizes and points toward the World Title become ever more vital as the Maui Paddle Challenge leaves only four events left for the competitors to fight for the World Champion Title. StandupWorldSeries.com

July 28, 2013
Molokai to Oahu, Hawaii- The best in the world will descend upon the Hawaiian Islands for the annual Molokai to Oahu. The world class event takes paddlers across the Ka’iwi Channel, or Channel of Bones, testing endurance and skill for 32 miles of open ocean carnage. Molokai2Oahu.com

 

August 10, 2013
7th Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival, Lake Tahoe, Calif.- One of the largest SUP events in Tahoe with great competition, lots of money on the line, clinics, demos and entertainment after the races are over. The event is WPA-sanctioned. TahoeNalu.com

August 16 – 17, 2013
The SUP Cup, Bastrop, Texas- The inaugural SUP Cup includes two races and an obstacle challenge for hard-core paddlers and weekend warriors, alike. The SUP events will highlight a festive weekend that celebrates the Colorado River and the community of Bastrop, the fastest growing SUP destination in Texas. BastropSUPCup.com

August 17, 2013
Revolt Summer Surf Series, Stop #3, San Fernando Ct., Mission Beach, Calif.- The third of four stops (including a finals stop) with four events and eight divisions. Events include various surfing contests as well as a paddle surfing contest and SUP Cross race. RevoltSurfSeries.com

August 24, 2013
Park City SUP Cup Event #2, Park City, Utah- The second event in the 2-part series features elite and open races, a tandem co-ed and kids race, a doggie SUP parade, and the signature “Dash for the Cash” sprint races. PCSUPCup.com
August 24 – 25, 2013
SUWS Chicago Paddle Challenge, Chicago, Ill.- The Standup World Series heads to the Windy City for the sixth of nine stops. The race for the World Champion title continues with the elite paddlers competing in both sprint and distance racing. StandupWorldSeries.com

August 31, 2013
Paddle For Humanity, Potomac River, Washington D.C.- Paddle For Humanity makes its third stop in Washington with the 5k and 10k races and “Rule 7 Race.” The event will also host a pre-event social paddle as well as a post-event happy hour. PaddleForHumanity.org

 

September 14, 2013
Paddle For Humanity, Town Lake, Austin, Texas- The fourth of five stops in the Watermans Paddle For Humanity series. The event will follow the same format with a 5k and 10k race, as well as the “Rule 7 Race,” a pre-event social paddle and happy hour to follow racing. PaddleForHumanity.org

September 14, 2013
Paddle Pedal Paddle, Park City, Utah- An intense event for paddlers who want to rise to the challenge of biking a serious course between two legs of paddling. Participants will SUP 5 miles, followed by 10 miles of mountain biking (with 3,000 verticle feet of change on a trail with no rythm) finished with 5 miles of Paddleboarding. The race can also be divided into two or three person teams to spread out the challenges of the course. PCSUPCup.com

September 14, 2013
Super Chop, Vancouver, B.C., Canada- The last event of the Big Chop Series includes three course distances: 3km, 7km and 15km. Participants can paddle any type of non-oarlocked or non-motorized craft including a kayak, surfski, outrigger, canoe or SUP. BigChop.ca

September 17 – 22, 2013
SUWT SoCal Grand Slam, Calif.- The Standup World Tour makes it’s fourth stop of the year in Southern California. After a two-year hiatus from sunny SoCal, the Tour returns with a women’s event included and all will put it on the line as the tour wraps up after only one more female event and two more stops after SoCal. StandupWorldTour.com

September 21, 2013
Paddle For Humanity, Newport Beach, Calif.- The final stop in the Watermans Paddle For Humanity series. The event includes a 5k, 10k, and the “Rule 7 Race,” specific to the venue. There will also be a pre-event social paddle and happy hour following the races. PaddleForHumanity.org

September 21 – 23, 2013
SUWS SoCal Grand Slam, Calif.- As the Standup World Tour wraps up its SoCal stop, the Standup World Series will begin its two days of racing in sprints and distance events. The competitors will be stepping up their game as the Finals at Turtle Bay is all that will remain after the SoCal stop. StandupWorldSeries.com

September 28 – 30, 2012
Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, Dana Point, Calif. – The ultimate weekend of racing with all the big guns. Surf slalom, long distance and team relay races with an SUP expo and demos for days. Battleofthepaddle.com

 

October 5, 2013
Revolt Summer Surf Series Finals, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, Calif.- After three previous stops, competitors will battle it out in four events at the finals. RevoltSurfSeries.com

October 11 – 13, 2013
SUWS Finals, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii- The Standup World Series wraps up on Oahu’s North Shore at Turtle Bay Resort after a year-long journey with nine stops through six countries. The competitors will race sprint and distance courses with the world champion determined by points from the events earlier in the year. StandupWorldSeries.com

October 26, 2013
Chattajack Race, Chattanooga, Tenn.- A 31-mile race downriver from Coolidge Park to Hales Bar Marina on Nickajack Lake during the River Rocks Festival. Most paddlecrafts welcome. Event Page

October 26 – November 3, 2013
SUWT La Torche Pro, La Torche, France- The Standup World Tour heads to France for La Torche Pro, the last stop before the Location X Finals. Competitors will work through the Trials, fighting for points in one of the final opportunities to get ahead for the World Champion Title. StandupWorldTour.com

 

November 27 – December 3, 2013
BIC Wing Worlds and Paddle Royal, San Juan, Puerto Rico- The Caribbean’s largest SUP event returns for the fifth year with lots to offer, including short course, sprint and distance races, $20k in cash prizes, as well as kids races, clinics, and free SUP yoga classes. PaddleRoyal.info

 

December 7 – 15, 2013
SUWT Location X Finals, TBA- The Standup World Tour wraps up at an undisclosed location after five previous stops in four countries. The top paddle surfers in the world will put it all on the line as they surf in the final event of the year and determine the world champion. StandupWorldTour.com