31 08, 2020

2020 Catalina Classic

August 31st, 2020|

Greetings Paddlers, Today, August 30th, would have been the 41st Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race… an epic & traditional paddleboard race of world class paddlers that race 32 miles of open water from the Isthmus on Catalina Island to the Manhattan Beach Pier.  Unfortunately, 2020 was the first time in 38 years, due to circumstances beyond our control we were forced to officially cancel the race.  If the race could have been permitted & safely executed, we would have held it…especially knowing that it would offer encouragement, hope, and a healthy goal for all those struggling to make sense during these challenging times.  However, between the importance of standing in solidarity and showing respect for our first responders and the reality that the County made it abundantly clear that no event permits would be issued, we had no choice but to cancel this year’s race. Apparently some individuals chose to paddle the channel anyway and created an unsanctioned event of their own. We want to make it perfectly clear that the “official” Catalina Classic Race organizers did NOT condone or have anything to do with this event. It's our hope that the non-permitted actions of these paddlers won’t jeopardize the future of our County “sanctioned” permitted race in 2021. We want you to know that we’re all anxious to be back next August, stronger than ever , creating the 2021 Catalina Classic , dedicated to Paramedic & Rescue Boat Captain, and all around great human, Steve Troeger .  Stay healthy, keep paddling….watch out for one another. Yours in paddling, Buddy

3 06, 2020

CATALINA CLASSIC PADDLEBOARD RACE 2020 CANCELLED

June 3rd, 2020|

6/2/20 UPDATE: The 2020 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19. We tried our best to make the Catalina Classic Paddleboard race happen this year, but we’re unable to obtain the necessary permits. It's a huge disappointment for all of us to cancel for the first time in 38 years! Stay strong during these challenging times and be good to one another.We'll post updates about 2021 as it feels relevant. Keep paddling and we hope to see you racing in next year’s race, August 29, 2021!

5 04, 2020

Rough Water

April 5th, 2020|

Greetings from the Catalina Classic Paddle Race Directors, We'd like to let you know that we are closely monitoring the current situation with Covid-19 and remain optimistic about holding the 42nd Catalina Classic Paddle board Race as scheduled August 30th, 2020. That said, with a nod to the unknown .... we need to remain fluid & tread water for awhile in a virtual holding pattern... So we’ve moved the Race Registration window out a month. REGISTRATION is now: from June 1 - June 30th. Meanwhile, we’d like to encourage you all to do your part and support the County recommendations for social distancing and adhere to the guidelines that have been put forth. We’ll update our website as soon as we know more. For now, stay fit, stay well! We’re all in this together! Regards, Catalina Classic Race Directors