What’s your island time?
Choose your course and start paddlin’ . . .
12-Mile Elite Race
We’re going all the way around the island!
- Starting at Smathers Beach, paddle west past White Street Pier and then Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park.
- Round the corner and paddle past famous Mallory Square.
- Race past the Conch Republic “Riviera” . . . home to Ocean Key House, Pier House and the Hyatt Resort.
- Head toward Fleming Key Bridge and enter the Gulf of Mexico, then turn right toward Cow Key Channel—a critical juncture in the race due to tidal changes.
- A quick spin past the mangroves and you are headed to the finish line back on Smathers Beach.
4-Mile Open Race
To be honest, we are going to watch the tidal conditions very closely the days before the race and then determine the most enjoyable 4-Mile course starting from Smathers Beach. But it will probably look something like a triangle in the following direction:
- The Open Race course will follow in the wake of our Elite racers for the first mile or so and head west from Smathers Beach toward White Street Pier
- At the Pier, we’re going to round a buoy marker and head away from the island for a mile or so toward another buoy marker
- After the 2nd turn, racers will head to the finish back at Smathers Beach
Race Divisions
The Key West Paddleboard Classic is an all-inclusive, diverse event for all paddlers.
Standup Paddleboard Stock (12’6” and under)
Standup Paddleboard 14”
Standup Paddleboard Unlimited
10’6” Paddleboard
Stock Paddleboard
Unlimited Paddleboard
Outrigger (OC1, OC2, OC6)
SurfSki
Kayak
Dory
We are guessing that most 4-Mile race participants are going to be on a SUP . . . but feel free to paddle what ya got.
