Join us for a classic Indian Summer Day of ocean paddle racing in Half Moon Bay, CA. Known as the home of the Mavericks big wave, world record giant pumpkins and gorgeous coastal scenery, the area also offers some of the best open water paddling in Northern California. Drawing on the tradition of past races held here, we've partnered with the locals to create an exciting event at a great venue. Short and Long courses will launch from the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club (214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay) beach in Pillar Point Harbor and take paddlers offshore and back to the harbor. Don't miss the best ocean race of the year!
5 mile short course for surfski, outrigger, and stand up paddle
10+ mile course for surfski, outrigger
On water start and finish in Pillar Point Harbor
Event site Facilities and Lunch
Bathroom, outdoor and indoor showers and hoses to rinse boats food provided by the HMB yacht club. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Credit card only, no cash.
A taco lunch is available for purchase at the yacht club. $12 for 3 tacos; your choice of carne asada, al pastor, pollo adobo, and vegetarian plus rice and beans. Credit card only; no cash. Please indicate your interest by writing Doug Hall by Thursday, October 3 to guarantee a lunch; otherwise it is first come, first served. You may purchase lunch for any guests as well. Purchase lunch ticket at the bar, and take the ticket to the Taco Bar.
RAFFLE prizes for registered racers. Must be present to win.
Note this registration page is for long course only. To register for the short course, go to https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=363504
Event Schedule
- 7:45 AM-8:45 AM Check-in and receive race bib.
- 8:45 AM Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting
- 9:00 AM Short Course race start
- 10:30 AM Long Course race start-approximate. Race will start 15 minutes after the last canoe finishes from the short course
- 12:30 PM Awards
Long Course Craft
- OC1
- OC2 (19+)
- Surfski
- Surfski Double (19+)
- V1 rudderless no age divisions
Long Course Age Divisions
Junior (16-18)
Open (19-39)
Master (40-49)
Senior Master (50-59)
Golden Master (60+)
Safety
- Paddlers must be able to remount craft in rough water without assistance
- Paddlers must wear a PFD while on the water
- Paddlers must wear leashes connecting to the paddler to the craft
- Paddlers must carry a whistle and at least one communication device (cell phone, marine radio, satellite communicator)
- Safety boats will be present for the safety of paddlers. Safety boats' sole responsibility is the safety of the paddlers and are not responsible for your craft.
Registration
- Advance registration only. No race day registration. Registration closes at 11:59 pm October 3.
- Entry is $25 for each race per paddler, plus small processing fee
- Doubles should register once choosing the Team option and list both team members' names and pay the $50 fee
- Full refunds for cancellations made before midnight September 30, 2024. No refunds made for cancellations after that date and time
- All registered racers must check in at the registration table on race day to receive their race number
- Contact hworkman@berkeley.edu with any registration questions, refund requests, changes to your entry, or help with registering.
- NCOCA waivers are required to race unless you already have a waiver on file dated February 1, 2024 or later. To complete your waiver, click here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/545a755dca9a9/web/
Parking and boat drop off
- Parking is limited and we encourage carpooling
- Allow yourself enough time for parking and boat unloading to check in at registration between 7:45 and 8:45 to receive your race bib # and to attend the mandatory pre-race meeting at 8:45
- NO PARKING on Vassar Avenue adjacent to the Yacht Club
Course Map
Course may change depending upon race day conditions
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