Key West Paddle Classic 2024

Our final go ’round…………………….

All good things must come to an end!

Join Lazy Dog as we celebrate our 12th and FINAL year ( 2013-2024) as host of the Key West Paddle Classic!  The event has a long history, originating in 1997 under the direction of Micheal O’Shaunessy, and is celebrating its 27th year in 2024!

If you have been a regular and racing the event for years, we thank you!  If it is on your race ‘bucket’ list, well my friends, THIS IS YOUR YEAR!

Help us go out with a BANG! Registration will open March 1, 2024 via PaddleGuru.  Fees have been the same for years!  Expect nothing different!  An affordable race, a challenging course, and great stories of our paddle experience together on the water!

We are so grateful for the memories and the years of your friendship and support!  We are looking forward to digging up new Lazy Dog Adventures!  Ya never know what we will get ourselves into!

OUR SINCERE THANK YOU!  

Sue Cooper & The Lazy Dog Crew

RACE INFO

DATE: September 28, 2024

Key West Paddle Classic

“More FUN in one day than most people have all year!”

Welcome to the 27th Annual Key West Paddle Classic!  As a Favorite Destination Race, we offer one of the largest paddle categories on the East Coast!

Course: 

Starting point is at Higgs Beach, Paddle South toward the Southernmost Point, through the Key West harbor, around the USCG base and under the Fleming Key Bridge. From here we cross the sailboat mooring field and paddle around Dredger’s Key (Sigsbee) into Cow Key Channel which connects Key West and Stock Island.  Exit Cow Key Channel back out at the front side and continue past Smather’s Beach and White St. Pier to return to Higgs Beach for the finish.

Rules: 

SUP Rules – 5 stroke max. applies

Drafting: Same Gender, Same Class Only

5 hours to complete race – Course will close at 2pm
*IF you (or someone on your team) must paddle on your knees please alert the timing team once you (or the last paddler if on a team) come across the finish line to disqualify yourself for any awards.  Thank you for your playing fair! :)

To Compete:

Race division/category must have at least 3 competitors to be considered for a podium finish.  This also applies to gender.

Safety:

PFD is required by the USCG to compete in race

Leash is recommended

Paddlers responsible for supplying their own hydration

Safety Boats will line the course at Start, Key West Harbor, Fleming, Cow Key, Smathers, White St./Higgs.

FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE
Please plan accordingly.

NEW: NOTICE FOR ALL TEAMS 
(Relay Teams, 2-man, 3-man & 6-man) 

Team Captains: (which is whoever registers first and pays for registration)

RemainingTeammates – all team members must sign HERE up individually to sign waiver and select shirt size.

Sunrise 7:18 am

Sunset  7:17 pm

TIDE PREDICTIONS 9/28/24  – note these are predictions and are available online.  We expect an outgoing tide the entire race. 

Tides4Fishing.com
Stations: 
White St Pier- High 6:55 am
Key West Harbor- High 7:48 am
Fleming Key Channel (North*) – High 9:26 am
*we paddle South side so expect tides to be behind about 45 min/ hour
Dredgers Key/Sigsbee – High 9:47 am
Cow Key Channel – High  9:43 am

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