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| Location: | USA |
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| Type: | SUP Race, SUP Surf |
| Tagged: | Candice Appleby, Dave Boehne, Infinity SUP, Santa Cruz Paddlefest |
| Date: | 26 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Organiser: | Santa Cruz Paddlefest |
| Website: | https://www.santacruzpaddlefest.com/ |
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| Email: | surf@santacruzpaddlefest.com |
Established in 1985, it is the longest-running paddle surf competition in the world. The event is held at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California, and features competition in kayak, SUP, and waveski surfing. The venue also includes the intermediate break, Indicators, offering additional competitive conditions for developing paddle surfers.
For its 35th edition, organisers have confirmed the return of the ocean race and appointed Candice Appleby as Race Director.
The Santa Cruz Paddlefest Race will include SUP, prone, surfski, and OC1 divisions, offering ocean racers an exciting new course designed to push skill, endurance, and grit in the challenging waters of Monterey Bay.
Infinity SUP returns in 2026 as the official SUP surfing division sponsor, continuing its long-standing involvement in the event.
