Deleted/Duplicate The 11th annual Surftech Jay Race

Date

Start: Saturday, June 23, 2012 @ 6:00 AM

Address

Capitola Beach
201 Esplanade Capitola, CA

Fees

Pre-registration fees: 12 mile race $40.00, 2 mile race $20.00, Covewater SUP Relay $15.00, Kids races are free.

Registration Closing Date

Friday, June 22, 2012 PST

Brief Description

The 2011 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by Maui Jim is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Paddle the 12 mile or 2 mile course. Recruit some friends or co-workers to compete in the Covewater SUP Relay and bring the kids for free races for kids 12 and under.

Why should you do the Jay race?

This is the 10th annual race. It keeps getting better every year! We gather to remember Jay! Proceeds will go to Santa Cruz County Junior Lifeguard Programs to purchase paddleboards and to provide scholarships in Jay's name. Participants get a goodie bag, tee-shirt, fresh Peet's coffee, and snacks. Of course there is the challenging course, family-friendly atmosphere, and great hand made trophies and raffle.

Divisions for the 12 mile Race.

Men: 12 mile Stock and Unlimited boards: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+ and Fourteen Foot division. Women: Stock and Unlimited paddleboards. Men SUP: stock (12'6" and under), 14' and Unlimited. Women SUP: stock (12'6" and under)

Pre-Registration Gathering

Friday, June 24th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Santa Cruz Harbor Beach near the Crow's Nest Restaurant. You can still register for the race for a discounted price. Look over the course map. This is a great time to meet other paddlers, discuss race tactics, and ponder the Monterey Bay currents.

Parking and Restrooms

Plenty of parking in the Capitola Beach parking lot above the venue. Be prepared to pay a parking fee. Restrooms are located at the event site.

Race Day Registration

5:30 am registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races.

Race Day Entry Fees on 6/25/11

12 mile is $50.00, 2 mile is $25.00, The No Frills 2 mile (no lunch or tee) is $5.00, Covewater SUP Relay is $5.00 per person ($15/team) and the kids races are free (we provide the soft paddleboards).

Jay Ceremony

At 0800 we will have a ceremony to honor the great Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity.

12 mile Course (Paddleboards)

Water start at 8:30 sharp.

12 mile Course (Stand-ups)

Water Start at 8:40 sharp.

2 mile Course

Water start for all paddleboarders and stand-ups at 8:50. The course will run out to the Surftech buoy beyond the kelp beds, back in to another Surftech buoy placed on the north side of the Capitola Wharf, back outside the kelp beds, then back to the beach for the finish. It is an out-and-back course. There will be plenty of Capitola Lifeguards patrolling the course. The winds are usually calm and the swell small. This is a great course for beginners or those looking for a good "Sprint" race.

2 mile Categories

Paddle any type of board! We will make up divisions based on participants.

Kids Races

Kids races will begin around 11:00 am. We will provide kids age 12 and under with "Nipper" or "Soft" paddleboards to use. Courses are age appropriate. They are out and back around a marker off the beach. There will be plenty of Lifeguards on hand to keep the kids safe.

Covewater SUP Relay

New to the Jay Race this year is the Covewater SUP Relay! Three person teams must include at least one female team member. The Covewater SUP Relay is all about having fun with friends, family members, co-workers etc! Teams of three traverse a .25 mile loop around a set of strategically placed buoys and run through the chute between laps. Guaranteed to be a memorable addition to this year's event!

Crows Nest After Party!!!!

5:00 pm - Wrap up the day with a post race celebration at the Crow's Nest, at the the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor! Free food, beer and wine will be served out on the beach outside the Crows Nest! Eat, drink and talk story with all of your fellow competitors and race fans on the beach at the Crows Nest starting at 3:00 pm.

New age restrictions for the 12 mile paddle.

If you are 15 years old or under, you must be paddle the entire distance with another responsible adult (buddy paddle). However if you are 15 and under and have completed this race in the past, the race committee will decide if you can paddle solo.

Additional Information

Friday, June 24th: 4 to 7 pm is pre-race check-in at the Crow's Nest / Harbor Beach. Look over the course map. You can also register for the race if you haven't yet done so online. Saturday, June 25th: Race Day! 5:30 am Check-in starts for both the 12 mile and 2 mile paddle. 8:00 am Jay Ceremony. 8:30 am 12 mile Paddleboard start. 8:40 am 12 mile Stand-up start. 8:50 am 2 mile start. 9:20 am first 2 mile finishers. 10:20 am first 12 mile finishers. 11:00 am Kids races. 1:00 pm Covewater SUP Relay 3:00 pm Crow's Nest After Party!

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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