1st Waterman Challenge, 1996
Dear Paddlers,
Given the Covid crisis, with the state of California having the final say on all recreational events, including paddleboarding, the status of The 25th Waterman Challenge is still very much up in the air. Tentatively, we are postponing the event and hope to hold this Traditional Paddleboard Race on SATURDAY August 1, 2020. This is a challenging 15-mile open ocean course down the coast of San Diego from Swamis to Windansea. As always, the start will consist of a water start outside the surfline at Swamis Beach Park and the finish will be at the north end of Windansea Beach. This event continues to be a favorite among traditional paddlers with its challenging course and the waterman spirit shared by all of the participants. The Waterman Challenge is brought to you by North County Paddle Events. We look forward to you joining us for this exciting event and challenge you to best the course records.
Given the Covid crisis, with the state of California having the final say on all recreational events, including paddleboarding, the status of The 25th Waterman Challenge is still very much up in the air. Tentatively, we are postponing the event and hope to hold this Traditional Paddleboard Race on SATURDAY August 1, 2020. This is a challenging 15-mile open ocean course down the coast of San Diego from Swamis to Windansea. As always, the start will consist of a water start outside the surfline at Swamis Beach Park and the finish will be at the north end of Windansea Beach. This event continues to be a favorite among traditional paddlers with its challenging course and the waterman spirit shared by all of the participants. The Waterman Challenge is brought to you by North County Paddle Events. We look forward to you joining us for this exciting event and challenge you to best the course records.
Start: 7:00am. Check in begins at 5:30am. You will receive your participant T-shirt by mail.
Entry: $60 donation. Registration will open May 1 and close 48 hours before race day. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION, you must preregister this year! All entries receive a Waterman t-shirt and nutrition & beverages at the finish.
Course: Swamis to Windansea hugging the coastline (15 miles). Duration: Most years it takes from 2 1/2 - 4 hours to complete the course. PLEASE TRAIN ADEQUATELY, bring proper nutrition, and remember safety first. Lead escort and chase boat provided.
Divisions and Awards: Top three finishers in each division* will earn an award. Stock: 12' and under, Unlimited: everything else, Kapuna: 50+, Fourteen* (First Place Only), Women. Given Covid concerns, there will be no traditional awards ceremony on the beach this year as racers will be encouraged to leave the area as soon as they are recovered.
Transportation: This is a point to point race. Please arrange to be dropped off at Swamis. Also please note that parking for the finish at Windansea is on residential streets. Please be courteous.
Directions to Swamis:
1. 5 North/South 2. Exit Encinitas Blvd. Go west towards ocean 3. South on Coast Highway 4. Stay on PCH through two stoplights and two stop signs 5. Swamis Beach park on right past Swamis Self Realization Center
Directions to Windansea: 1. 5 South 2. Exit La Jolla Village Dr. West 3. Left on Torrey Pines Rd. 4. Right on Pearl St. 5. Left on La Jolla Blvd. 6. Right on Nautalus to beach.
RAFFLE: A big thank you to our sponsors: Cobian, GoPro, Surftech, Vector Solutions and Vertra. This year the raffle will be expanded to all who care to purchase a raffle ticket with racers still receiving one raffle ticket with their race entry.
Entry: $60 donation. Registration will open May 1 and close 48 hours before race day. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION, you must preregister this year! All entries receive a Waterman t-shirt and nutrition & beverages at the finish.
Course: Swamis to Windansea hugging the coastline (15 miles). Duration: Most years it takes from 2 1/2 - 4 hours to complete the course. PLEASE TRAIN ADEQUATELY, bring proper nutrition, and remember safety first. Lead escort and chase boat provided.
Divisions and Awards: Top three finishers in each division* will earn an award. Stock: 12' and under, Unlimited: everything else, Kapuna: 50+, Fourteen* (First Place Only), Women. Given Covid concerns, there will be no traditional awards ceremony on the beach this year as racers will be encouraged to leave the area as soon as they are recovered.
Transportation: This is a point to point race. Please arrange to be dropped off at Swamis. Also please note that parking for the finish at Windansea is on residential streets. Please be courteous.
Directions to Swamis:
1. 5 North/South 2. Exit Encinitas Blvd. Go west towards ocean 3. South on Coast Highway 4. Stay on PCH through two stoplights and two stop signs 5. Swamis Beach park on right past Swamis Self Realization Center
Directions to Windansea: 1. 5 South 2. Exit La Jolla Village Dr. West 3. Left on Torrey Pines Rd. 4. Right on Pearl St. 5. Left on La Jolla Blvd. 6. Right on Nautalus to beach.
RAFFLE: A big thank you to our sponsors: Cobian, GoPro, Surftech, Vector Solutions and Vertra. This year the raffle will be expanded to all who care to purchase a raffle ticket with racers still receiving one raffle ticket with their race entry.
