Around The World Paddle Classic

The Around the World Paddle Classic is a paddle race that simulates the renowned paddle around Coronado that all SEAL Candidates complete during Hell Week with their boat crew. The event will be open to different boat categories, including kayakers, stand-up paddle boarders, canoeists, and teams of 7 in the premier category using inflatable boats. The event focuses on the active lifestyle of the community and serves to raise funds and awareness for special programs in direct support of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families on a local, national, and global scale. 

CHARITY:

Founded in 2008, SEAL Family Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. More than 90 percent of all funding supports direct services, and the remaining funds directly support program administration and Foundation operations.

EVENT DIVISIONS:

Around The World 13.1 miler - IBS Boat Teams
Starting in Tidelands Park, IBS Boat Teams will paddle counterclockwise in San Diego Harbor around the northern part of Coronado and Naval Air Station  North Island. Boats will enter the Point Loma Channel, and head into the Pacific Ocean before paddling South to the Coronado Towers. The event culminates with a surf landing and boat portage across the Silver Strand, before a 1-mile paddle back to the Finish Line at Tidelands Park.

• This is a TEAM event! A team of 7 participants per boat is required to register to compete in this division. 
• The event is limited to 10 teams/boats - SECURE YOUR TEAM'S REGISTRATION TODAY!
• This event is for IBS Boats only- sorry no individual Kayak or SUP entries
• Two Payment Options are Available "Captain Pays All and Pay Per Person." 
• For any questions, related to team registration, please email us at contact@easydaysports.com
  
  
• Each Entry includes:
  • IBS Boat rental for each team
  • customized ATW hat
  • long sleeve t-shirt
  • complimentary lunch and access to the post-race expo
  • awards for the top 3 boats
    
    
• Mandatory Personal Gear Item List (each person must bring):
  
  • Wearable PFD (Lifejacket w/ whistle)
  • Paddle or Oar
  • 1 Liter of water
  • Energy bars (2 minimum)
    
    

Around The Bay 3 miler - Individual Paddlers

A 3-mile short course paddle from Tidelands Park around Glorietta Bay and back. Open to the following boat divisions*: Surfski, OC1, SUP 14', K1, Kayak -sit on top, C1, V1, SUP 12'6 and under, Prone-Stock, Prone 14', Prone Unlimited. Don’t have a boat for the event? No problem! Stay tuned for more information on how you can rent a boat as we get closer to the event. All rented boats will be brought to the start location and picked up at the end location for convenience. 

• Each Entry includes:
  • short sleeve t-shirt
  • access to the post-race expo
  • option to purchase a lunch ticket 
• Mandatory Personal Gear Item List (each person must bring):
  • Wearable PFD (Lifejacket w/ whistle)
  • Paddle
• Awards - based on how many boats in each division.
  • 1st place only with 4-8 boats in a boat division
  • top 3 with 9 or more boats in a boat division 
  • Listed in results for all divisions with 3 or less boats.

*Boat Divisions Notes:

• K1 Kayak- a single-person kayak specifically designed for racing
• OC1 - A single-person Outrigger Canoe
• C1 Canoe - A single-person Canoe specifically designed for racing
• V1 -A single-person, Open Cockpit Outrigger Canoe with No Rudder
• Prone Paddle Boards -A paddle board where you lay down or are on your knees and use hand and arms to paddle
• SUP- Stand up Paddle boards- athletes stand on board and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water
• Tandem Divisions for: Surfski, Kayak, Outriggers (OC2), and Stand-up Paddle Boards (SUP2)

TIMELINE AT GLANCE: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024

5:30 AM Race Day Check-in Opens
7:00 AM The Inflatable Boat IBS Division – Around the World Start
9:00 AM  Around the Bay Short Course Start -Kayaks, surf-skis, OCs, SUPs, etc. –
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch, Post Race Party & Village Expo
12:30 PM Awards Presentation
2:00 PM Event concludes