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28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AMLove paddle boarding but not ready to challenge the pros? Compete the Amateur heat. Costumes encouraged. 1 lap, 0.7 miles in length, good luck!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AMAre you an avid paddler that thinks they got what it takes to take home gold? Then the "professional" heat is just for you. 2 laps, 1.4 miles in length, good luck!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AMLove kayaking but not ready to challenge the pros? Compete the Amateur heat. Costumes encouraged. 1 lap, 0.7 miles in length, good luck!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AMReady to show off your Kayaking skills? Want to be the first to win the all new Pro kayak race? This is your chance to claim the gold. Costumes encouraged. 2 laps, 1.4 miles in length, good luck!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PMGot something that floats and is man powered? Want to show off your creative skills? This is the anything goes heat! Award will be given to first place. And a prize for the most creative!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PMCalling all SWFL area PD, FD, EMS, FWC, Active Military, and Veterans, this heat is for you. Free to compete, but there's only one trophy. Take it home for your squad and hold bragging rights for the next year! CANOES INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe race we've all been waiting for! Are you one of the best? Got canoe spirit in your blood? Show us what you got. CANOES INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PMNot so far, not too hard, but just right for those looking to compete. CANOES INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION!
28 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PMFacilitated by the Ocean Kids Camp, paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes galore! Ages 14-17, let's see what the next generation has in their tanks!
Schedule
The Schedule
6:00-8:00am: Vendor load in
8:00-11:30 Paddle Board/Kayak/BYV Registration/checkin
9:30-11:00 Matty Jolie
9:30 Amateur Paddle Board
1 lap (0.7 mile)
10:00 Pro Paddle Board
2 laps (1.4 miles)
10:30 Amateur Kayak
1 lap (0.7 mile)
11:00 Pro Kayak
4 laps (2.8 miles)
11:30-1:00 Moonstone Ridders
12:00 Build Your Vessel
(100 yard dash)
12:00-2:00 Canoe Registration/checkin
1:00 Pro Paddle/Kayak/BYV Award Ceremony
National Anthem
1:30-3:00 Sun State Blues
1:30 First Responders and Veterans
1 lap (0.7 mile)
2:00 Pro Canoe
4 laps (2.8 miles)
3:00 Amateur Canoe Heat 1
1 lap (0.7 mile)
3:30 Amateur Canoe Heat 2
1 lap (0.7 mile)
3:30-5:00 Sprout Music
4:00 Canoe Races Award Ceremony
The Race Map
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