RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS :                                                                      

Saturday 4PM: MANDATORY Race Briefing & Check in – Location: Buffalo Park- Isthmus, Catalina Island

  • Racers & Boat Captains are required to attend safety briefing.
  • Race numbers, boat race STICKERS, and final instructions will be issued to racers.
  • Course rules, radio frequencies, and safety instructions will be issued to all boat drivers and paddlers
  • Be sure all escort boat info on file is current: (boat name, type of boat, CF#, captain’s name & cell phone number, paddler cell phone #)
  • Race officials, safety personnel, and organizers will be on hand to answer questions and assist in last minute logistics.
  • Paddlers will be allowed to camp at the top of Buffalo Park ( across from the little red school house). Check in at the Dock Office at the base of the pier to pay. Paddlers will need to provide all their own gear.  The race committee does not provide accommodations at the Isthmus.  

Sunday 5AM: MANDATORY Race Day CHECK IN

  • Location: West side of the pier ( look for the lanterns)
  • Escorts boats are to be waiting outside ship rock prior to race start
  • ALL racers MUST check-in again Sunday morning prior to start of race.
  • 6:00am   RACE START

MANHATTAN BEACH FINISH LINE: 

  • 11:00 am Top Finishers expected at finish line
  • Last racer must cross finish line no later than nine (9) hours from the official start. (Typically finished at 3pm)
  • Group photo will be taken by the pier approximately 3PM.
  • 5pm- Dinner & Awards will be presented.