Paddlesplash featuring Seychelle SUP

Paddlesplash is a 3-day SUP event held on Lake Natoma in Folsom, CA, located in Sacramento County. All levels of paddlers are welcome. The event is presented by Visit Rancho Cordova and will feature SUP Pro Seychelle Webster. 

With multiple distances to choose from ( including our most popular: 2, 5 and 8 mile)  there is a race for everyone! We also offer a "first timer" race, a Grom (kids) short course race, yoga on the water, board demos and paddle clinics. Racers in the 2, 5. 8 mile and Spectators can enjoy the action on the sandy beach. A fun weekend on the water for the entire family. We will have a beach/water clean up on Sunday at noon to close our festival. 

Lake Natoma is one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern California and a paddlers paradise! The entire lake is a 5MPH zone, there is no current and both sides of the lake are protected from wind. These water conditions are perfect for the Elite paddler to see how fast they really can go and the beginner paddlers can try out racing in "glass" conditions. 

PFD and leashes required. Bring your own board/paddle for the races and clinics. 

Schedule of Events

First Timer's and Kid's Clinics 

Included with entry fee for First Timer's Race or Kids Race - must RSVP during registration. State park entrance fee of $12 not included. Must have pass or pay at gate each time. Bring your own board, paddle, PFD and leash.

• July 8 Monday 5:30-7:00PM
• July 10 Wednesday 5:30-7PM
• July 22 Monday 5:30-7PM

Thursday July 25,  2024

• 4-6PM: Stroke Technique Clinic with Seychelle SUP
  Standup paddle clinic on land and on the water. We will go over paddle stroke technique step by step on land then practice drills to improve your stroke efficiency, power, and speed on the water. We will also discuss best practices and stroke adjustments to modify for and prevent injuries. Bring all of your SUP stroke questions, your board, paddle, PDF,, leash, and water bottle. This clinic is for all level paddlers from novice to advanced, though not for complete beginners. Spaces are limited. Pre registration is required. Cost: $125 

Friday July 26, 2024

• 8AM-Noon: Community Life Jacket Giveaway
  
  
• 8-10AM: Sprints and Skills Clinic with Seychelle SUP 
  Standup paddle clinic on land and on the water. We will go over different types of turns, steering your board, footwork for pivot turns, and how to become a better sprinter. Bring all of your SUP stroke skills questions, your board, paddle, PDF, leash, and water bottle. This clinic is for intermediate to advanced paddlers with some SUP racing experience. Spaces are limited. Pre registration is required.  Cost: $125 
  
  
• 9-10:30AM: SUP Yoga - taught by Full Circle Yoga
  
  
• 10-11:30AM: Beginning SUP and Water Safety-$25 - taught by NorCal SUP
  
  
• 11:30-1PM:SUP Yoga - taught by Full Circle Yoga
  
  
• 3-4:30PM: SUP Racing - Mindset and Preparation seminar - taught by Seychelle SUP
  Standup paddle seminar on land. We will go over aspects of mindset and preparation to improve your SUP racing performance. Topics can include training your body and your mind for SUP, equipment and organization skills for race-day ease, pre-race anxiety, a winning mindset, presence, power, and breathing for performance. Bring all of your SUP racing mindset and preparation questions, an eager and open mind, and perhaps a notebook and pen to jot things down. Cost: $95. Held at Spotted Dog Yoga in Folsom, located at 2780 E Bidwell St., Unit #300, Folsom, CA 95630. Space is limited. 
  
  
• 4:30-6PM:  Swag/Registration Pick up
  
  
• 4-6PM: Poker Paddle  -TBA    
  
  
• 6:30-7:30PM: Racer Meetup-Fort Rock Brewing   
   

Saturday July 27,2024

• 7AM:  Registration Desk Opens
  
  
• 7:45AM: Racer Meeting
  
  
• 8AM:  5 Mile Race Start
  
  
• 9-10:30AM: SUP Yoga - taught by Full Circle Yoga
  
  
• 10:30AM: Kids Race-Long distance ( 3-17 y/o)
  
  
• 11:30-1PM:  SUP Yoga - taught by Full Circle Yoga
  
  
• Noon: Sprints 200m
  
  
• 8AM-Noon: Life Jacket Giveaway (free)
  
  
• 4-5:30PM: Sports Nutrition Seminar with Seychelle SUP
  "Eat to perform. Nourish to recover. Keep it super simple."  A 1.5 hours sports nutrition seminar on land. We will go over  how to fuel your body to train, perform, and recover like an athlete at every age. We will go over macro and micronutrients, nutrient timing, sports nutrition supplementation, and we will keep it super simple. Practical and evidence based tips for making better nutrition work for you on and off the water. Cost: Free to racers (GP with $15 Donation) Held at CSUS Aquatic Center. RSVP during registration if you plan to attend. Space is limited to 50. 
  
  
• 6-7:30PM: Post Race Party/Raffle-location TBD

Sunday July 28,2024

• 7AM: Registration Desk Opens
  
  
• 7:45AM: Racer Meeting
  
  
• 8AM: 8 Mile Race Start
  
  
• 8:15AM: 2 Mile Race Start
  
  
• 10AM: Kids Sprint Race
  
  
• 11AM: First Timers Race- Entry fee includes 3 pre race clinics
  
  
• Noon: 4 Person Relay Races (all Boards provided) $7.50 per paddler /$30 a team
  
  
• 8AM-Noon: Life Jacket Giveaway
  
  
• 1PM: Beach Clean Up

Entry Fee Discounts Offered:

• Register for both Saturday's 5 Mile, and Sunday's 8 Mile, in the same transaction, and save $10.
• Register for both Saturday's 5 Mile, and Sunday's 2 Mile, in the same transaction, and save $10. 
• Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Parking

State Parks parking fee required at toll booth. Parking fills up early - arrive early for a space. 

Host Hotel:

Townplace Suites is our host hotel, located in nearby Rancho Cordova. Suites have kitchens and are pet friendly. 
Follow this link for PaddleSplash Group rates on rooms: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1710529492288&key=GRP&app=resvlink 

About NorCal Groms

This event funds our community outreach programs for Foster/At Risk youth and underserved members of the community. We are a 501c3 Charity promoting Water Safety and access to all through the sport of PaddleBoarding.

Connect With Us on Social Media

Find us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/NORCALSUP 
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/norcalsup/ 
Hashtags: #paddlesplash #paddlesplashfestival #norcalsupgroms 

Questions?

Any questions please reach out the race director Shelly 916-622-0359 or shelly@norcalsup.com. 

See you on the water.......