2018 Paddle for the Bays RACE Cape Cod
Thank you everyone who participated, attended, sponsored and volunteered at our 9th Annual Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod!
2019 Paddle for the Bays RACE Cape Cod
ONLINE EARLY REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7AM ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH
Here are a few details to make RACE day easy and fun for all:
- The RACE venue is on the beach at the Oyster Harbors Club (OHC). The OHC address is 170 Grand Island Drive, Osterville, MA. Please identify yourself as a Paddle Racer at the Gatehouse. Please do not arrive any earlier than 6:45a.m. to the Gatehouse.
- Once you pass through the gate, follow the RACE signs to the OHC, where you will be directed by volunteers to a NEW drop-off area for your board/kayak on the beach. You will then be directed to the parking area above the tennis courts. Please follow all RACE signs to the OHC and stay on these main roads only.
- Check-in/registration begins at 7:00a.m. and is located on the back deck of the tennis clubhouse. You will receive your bib, RACE shirt and blue Beach Party wristband. In addition, all racers must sign the RACE waiver. Bibs must be worn on front for timing purposes.
- Mandatory safety meeting for all racers begins at approximately 8:30a.m.
- All Racers must where a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
- Race start times are as follows:
- Youth – 8:45a.m.
- 10 milers – 9:00a.m.
- 5 milers – 9:10a.m.
- Relay Race – approximately 11:00a.m.
- Final deadline for RACE fundraising is 12:00p.m. on Saturday, September 14th. If you have not created a fundraising page yet, click here and click on Become a Fundraiser to create your fundraising page.
- All spectators coming to the RACE must purchase a Beach Party ticket to get a pink wristband. Tickets will be available at the registration tables – $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth (under 16). During the beach party, beer tickets will be sold for $5.00/beer.
- NEW!!! We have a special Bucket Auction featuring select items that you can enter to win. Just purchase tickets and place your ticket in the bucket associated with each item. Winners will be picked after the awards ceremony and must be present to win. Ticket prices are $5.00 for 1 or $40.00 for 10. All proceeds from the auction directly benefit BCWC.
Saturday, September 14, 2019, marks the 9th annual Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod, a test of speed and endurance for all levels of paddlers on paddleboards and/or kayaks. One of the most beautiful courses on the East Coast. Organized by and benefiting Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, one of Cape Cod’s leading water-quality advocacy groups. Your support will help Barnstable Clean Water Coalition on their mission to restore and preserve clean water in the town of Barnstable.
Beach at Oyster Harbors Club
Beach party with music, food and drink
Thanks to all of the Paddle for the Bays RACE: Cape Cod 2019 racers, supporters, volunteers and sponsors who came out early on Saturday, September 14th to raise money and awareness about clean water issues in Barnstable.
Over seventy racers – standup paddlers and kayakers, kids and adults, individuals and relay teams – paddled from the beach at Oyster Harbors Club through Cotuit, North and West Bays around Oyster Harbors. Sunny skies prevailed for the race, making for a great day filled with food and fun.
Congratulations to all of our 2019 Paddlers for a job well done and we hope to see you out on the bays again next year!
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- When: Saturday September 14th from 9am – 3pm
- Where: Beach at Oyster Harbors Club, 170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville, MA 02655
For the 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod, we are introducing the Paddle Challenge Cup. If your business (or family) wants to participate in the Paddle Challenge Cup, make sure to list your business (or family) name when registering.
Each paddler, volunteer, spectator will get points for participating in this years Paddle race. The business (or family) with the most points wins.
Paddle Challenge Cup Winner will receive:
- A traveling trophy cup that you can proudly display at your business until next year’s event
- A special event at Naukabout Brewery for each participant. Each person attending will get one free beer. (This event is for those 21 and over)
Paddle Challenge Cup Points
- Paddler (5 mile or 10 mile): 5 points
- Relay member: 2 points
- Volunteer: 1 point
- Spectator: 1 point
Individual Racers
All individual racers need to be registered through PaddleGuru.
Register early on PaddleGuru
Relay Teams
Once you have a team ready, register here.
Adults: Early Registration $95, Same Day Registration $110
Youth (under 16): Early Registration $55, Same Day Registration $70
Relay Team (4 person team): Early Registration $240 ($60 per person), Same Day Registration $280 ($70 per person)
A Beach Party Ticket is included for all racers. Beach Party tickets include food/drink. Racers are able to purchase extra tickets for guests who are spectating. Beer tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Guest Ticket (Adult): $20
Guest Ticket (Youth): $10
Consider becoming a fundraiser and help us raise money for clean water.
If you would like to make a donation to our 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod campaign, please click here.
If you would like to create a fundraising page, click here and on the top right click on “Become a fundraiser”
If you already created a Fundraising page, you can edit it by going to your fundraising page and at the bottom click “Edit My Page” which will direct you to a login page.
Alternatively, if you have an account but did not bookmark your fundraising page, you can go here to log into your account. Once logged in, click on “Social Fundraising” from the drop-down menu on the right.
Adult Courses – 5 mile (SUP or kayak) and 10 mile loop (SUP)
Youth Course – approximately 1/4 – 1/2 mile (SUP or kayak)
All racers get a long-sleeved t-shirt and beach party ticket.
Racers can also be on a relay team:
Relay (SUP) Course – 4 person team – 1 board (Surf/SUP under 12′) per team – each team member does one loop of youth course
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
One loop of course is 5 miles
Youth course will be a shorter course along beach
Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM: Registration
8:15 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting for all racers
9:00 AM: 10 Mile Course Start
9:10 AM: 5 Mile Course Start
9:30 AM: Youth Course Start
11:30 AM: Relay Course Start
12:00 PM: Awards
Beach Party: 12 PM – 3 PM
*All times are subject to change
- Prizes to the top 3 finishers in each category
- Prize for top individual fundraiser
- Relay Team Top Prize Package
- Your relay team has one of three chances to win the Relay Top Prize Package. Teams winning the relay race, the best costume, and top fundraising team will be entered into a drawing to win the top prize package.
- When: Saturday September 14th from 9am – 3pm
- Where: Beach at Oyster Harbors Club, 170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville, MA 02655
For the 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod, we are introducing the Paddle Challenge Cup. If your business (or family) wants to participate in the Paddle Challenge Cup, make sure to list your business (or family) name when registering.
Each paddler, volunteer, spectator will get points for participating in this years Paddle race. The business (or family) with the most points wins.
Paddle Challenge Cup Winner will receive:
- A traveling trophy cup that you can proudly display at your business until next year’s event
- A special event at Naukabout Brewery for each participant. Each person attending will get one free beer. (This event is for those 21 and over)
Paddle Challenge Cup Points
- Paddler (5 mile or 10 mile): 5 points
- Relay member: 2 points
- Volunteer: 1 point
- Spectator: 1 point
Individual Racers
All individual racers need to be registered through PaddleGuru.
Register early on PaddleGuru
Relay Teams
Once you have a team ready, register here.
Adults: Early Registration $95, Same Day Registration $110
Youth (under 16): Early Registration $55, Same Day Registration $70
Relay Team (4 person team): Early Registration $240 ($60 per person), Same Day Registration $280 ($70 per person)
A Beach Party Ticket is included for all racers. Beach Party tickets include food/drink. Racers are able to purchase extra tickets for guests who are spectating. Beer tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Guest Ticket (Adult): $20
Guest Ticket (Youth): $10
Consider becoming a fundraiser and help us raise money for clean water.
If you would like to make a donation to our 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod campaign, please click here.
If you would like to create a fundraising page, click here and on the top right click on “Become a fundraiser”
If you already created a Fundraising page, you can edit it by going to your fundraising page and at the bottom click “Edit My Page” which will direct you to a login page.
Alternatively, if you have an account but did not bookmark your fundraising page, you can go here to log into your account. Once logged in, click on “Social Fundraising” from the drop-down menu on the right.
Adult Courses – 5 mile (SUP or kayak) and 10 mile loop (SUP)
Youth Course – approximately 1/4 – 1/2 mile (SUP or kayak)
All racers get a long-sleeved t-shirt and beach party ticket.
Racers can also be on a relay team:
Relay (SUP) Course – 4 person team – 1 board (Surf/SUP under 12′) per team – each team member does one loop of youth course
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
One loop of course is 5 miles
Youth course will be a shorter course along beach
Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM: Registration
8:15 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting for all racers
9:00 AM: 10 Mile Course Start
9:10 AM: 5 Mile Course Start
9:30 AM: Youth Course Start
11:30 AM: Relay Course Start
12:00 PM: Awards
Beach Party: 12 PM – 3 PM
*All times are subject to change
- Prizes to the top 3 finishers in each category
- Prize for top individual fundraiser
- Relay Team Top Prize Package
- Your relay team has one of three chances to win the Relay Top Prize Package. Teams winning the relay race, the best costume, and top fundraising team will be entered into a drawing to win the top prize package.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Only logo featured on each racer’s bib
- 4 person relay team ($240 value, equipment included)
- Prominent logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 10 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- 4 person relay team ($240 value, equipment included)
- Prominent logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 8 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- Logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 6 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- Logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 4 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
If you are interested in being a sponsor, fill in the information on the sponsorship form and return it to BCWC.
Sponsorship Deadline is Monday August 19th.
- When: Saturday September 14th from 9am – 3pm
- Where: Beach at Oyster Harbors Club, 170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville, MA 02655
For the 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod, we are introducing the Paddle Challenge Cup. If your business (or family) wants to participate in the Paddle Challenge Cup, make sure to list your business (or family) name when registering.
Each paddler, volunteer, spectator will get points for participating in this years Paddle race. The business (or family) with the most points wins.
Paddle Challenge Cup Winner will receive:
- A traveling trophy cup that you can proudly display at your business until next year’s event
- A special event at Naukabout Brewery for each participant. Each person attending will get one free beer. (This event is for those 21 and over)
Paddle Challenge Cup Points:
- Paddler (5 mile or 10 mile): 5 points
- Relay paddler: 2 points
- Volunteer: 1 point
- Spectator: 1 point
Individual Racers
All individual racers need to be registered through PaddleGuru.
Register early on PaddleGuru
Relay Teams
Once you have a team ready, register here.
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
Adults: Early Registration $95, Same Day Registration $110
Youth (under 16): Early Registration $55, Same Day Registration $70
Relay Team (4 person team): Early Registration $240 ($60 per person), Same Day Registration $300 ($75 per person)
A Beach Party Ticket is included for all racers. Beach Party tickets include food/drink. Racers are able to purchase extra tickets for guests who are spectating. Beer tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Guest Ticket (Adult): $20
Guest Ticket (Youth): $10
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
Consider becoming a fundraiser and help us raise money for clean water.
If you would like to make a donation to our 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod campaign, please click here.
If you would like to create a fundraising page, click here and on the top right click on “Become a fundraiser”
If you already created a Fundraising page, you can edit it by going to your fundraising page and at the bottom click “Edit My Page” which will direct you to a login page.
Alternatively, if you have an account but did not bookmark your fundraising page, you can go here to log into your account. Once logged in, click on “Social Fundraising” from the drop-down menu on the right.
Adult Courses – 5 mile (SUP or kayak) and 10 mile loop (SUP)
Youth Course – approximately 1/4 – 1/2 mile (SUP or kayak)
Racers can also be on a relay team:
Relay (SUP) Course – 4 person team – 1 board (Surf/SUP under 12′) per team – each team member does one loop of youth course
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
One loop of course is 5 miles
Youth course will be a shorter course along beach
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM: Registration
8:30 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting for all racers
8:45 AM: Youth Course Start
9:00 AM: 10 Mile Course Start
9:10 AM: 5 Mile Course Start
11:00 AM: Relay Course Start
12:00 PM: Awards
Beach Party until 3 PM
*All times are subject to change
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
- Prizes to the top 3 finishers in each category
- Prize for top individual fundraiser: Trip on the Parlay
- Relay Team Top Prize Package: Four Paddleboards and Four Carbon Fiber Paddles
- Your relay team has one of three chances to win the Relay Top Prize Package. Teams winning the relay race, the best costume, and top fundraising team will be entered into a drawing to win the top prize package.
- When: Saturday September 14th from 9am – 3pm
- Where: Beach at Oyster Harbors Club, 170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville, MA 02655
Individual Racers
All individual racers need to be registered through PaddleGuru.
Register early on PaddleGuru
Relay Teams
Once you have a team ready, register here.
Adults: Early Registration $95, Same Day Registration $110
Youth (under 16): Early Registration $55, Same Day Registration $70
Relay Team (4 person team): Early Registration $240 ($60 per person), Same Day Registration $280 ($70 per person)
A Beach Party Ticket is included for all racers. Beach Party tickets include food/drink. Racers are able to purchase extra tickets for guests who are spectating. Beer tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Guest Ticket (Adult): $20
Guest Ticket (Youth): $10
Consider becoming a fundraiser and help us raise money for clean water.
If you would like to make a donation to our 2019 Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod campaign, please click here.
If you would like to create a fundraising page, click here and on the top right click on “Become a fundraiser”
If you already created a Fundraising page, you can edit it by going to your fundraising page and at the bottom click “Edit My Page” which will direct you to a login page.
Alternatively, if you have an account but did not bookmark your fundraising page, you can go here to log into your account. Once logged in, click on “Social Fundraising” from the drop-down menu on the right.
Adult Courses – 5 mile (SUP or kayak) and 10 mile loop (SUP)
Youth Course – approximately 1/4 – 1/2 mile (SUP or kayak)
All racers get a long-sleeved t-shirt and beach party ticket.
Racers can also be on a relay team:
Relay (SUP) Course – 4 person team – 1 board (Surf/SUP under 12′) per team – each team member does one loop of youth course
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
One loop of course is 5 miles
Youth course will be a shorter course along beach
Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM: Registration
8:15 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting for all racers
9:00 AM: 10 Mile Course Start
9:10 AM: 5 Mile Course Start
9:30 AM: Youth Course Start
11:30 AM: Relay Course Start
12:00 PM: Awards
Beach Party: 12 PM – 3 PM
*All times are subject to change
- Prizes to the top 3 finishers in each category
- Prize for top individual fundraiser
- Relay Team Top Prize Package: Four 11′ Bic Wing Paddleboards and Four Carbon Fiber Paddles
- Your relay team has one of three chances to win the Relay Top Prize Package. Teams winning the relay race, the best costume, and top fundraising team will be entered into a drawing to win the top prize package.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Only logo featured on each racer’s bib
- 4 person relay team ($240 value, equipment included)
- Prominent logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 10 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- 4 person relay team ($240 value, equipment included)
- Prominent logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 8 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- Logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 6 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
- Logo on back of race shirts and race banner
- Logo on BCWC website, in email blasts and social media posts
- 4 tickets to Beach Party for co-workers/friends/family
If you are interested in being a sponsor, fill in the information on the sponsorship form and return it to BCWC.
Sponsorship Deadline is Monday August 19th.
STAND UP AND PADDLE FOR THE BAYS
2018 Paddle for the Bays RACE Cape Cod
When: Saturday September 15th from 9am – 3pm
Where: Beach at Oyster Harbors Club
170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville, MA 02655
Saturday, September 15, 2018, marks the 8th annual Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod, a test of speed and endurance for all levels of paddlers on paddleboards and/or kayaks. One of the most beautiful courses on the East Coast. Organized by and benefiting Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, one of Cape Cod’s leading water-quality advocacy groups (BCleanWater.org). Your support will help Barnstable Clean Water Coalition on their mission to restore and preserve clean water in the town of Barnstable.
New venue (Oyster Harbors Club beach)
Silent Auction
Beach party with live music, food and drink
The Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod includes:
Adult Course – 5 mile (SUP or kayak) and 10 mile loop (SUP)
Youth Course – approximately 1/4 – 1/2 mile (SUP or kayak)
All racers get a long-sleeved t-shirt and beach party ticket. First 50 registrants get a visor.
Racers can also be on a relay team:
Relay (SUP) Course – 4 person team – 1 board (Surf/SUP under 12′) per team – each team member does one loop of youth course
ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PFD DURING THE RACE.
Adults: Early Registration $95, Same Day Registration $110
Youth (under 16): $55 (Early Registration and Same Day Registration)
Relay Team: $240 for a 4 person team
Beach Party and food/drink is included for all racers.
Racers are able to purchase tickets for guests who are spectating.
Guest Ticket (Adult): $20
Guest Ticket (Youth): $10
Saturday, September 15th
7:00 AM: Registration
8:30 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting for all racers
9:00 AM: 10 Mile Course Start
9:10 AM: 5 Mile Course Start
9:30 AM: Youth Course Start
11:30 AM: Relay Course Start
12:00 PM: Awards
Beach Party: 10 AM – 3 PM
Silent Auction: 10 AM – 3 PM
*All times are subject to change
One loop of course is 5 miles
Youth course will be along beach
Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod
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Cape Cod 5 Foundation
Melissa Jansen Yoga
Pineapple Caper Café
Naukabout Beer Company
Great White Oysters
MOCEAN Cape Cod
Crosby Yacht Yard
Oysterville Vodka
KIALOA
Sports Port
Hobo Squad
Hy-Line Cruises
Kings Way Golf Club
Captain David Kelly House
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Cotuit Market
Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines
Steve Loesch Woodworking
Fresh Ketch Seafood & Steak
Osterville Fish
Earthly Delights
Wendi’s Ocean Creations
MTI Lifejackets
Woodruff’s Art Center
Trader Joe’s
Alberto’s Ristorante
Crisp
Eden Skincare
The Birdhouse Suite in Cambridge
Health Warrior Superfoods
Hanlon Shoes
Palio Pizzeria
Laura Kavaliauskaite
Pizza 1, Subs 2
Breakaway
British Beer Company
Seaside Spa
Oz Women’s Clothing
Saga Fusion
Fitline
Glass Studio on Cape Cod
The Lanes Bowl & Bistro
Moore Automotive
Gone Chocolate
Devereaux Surf Photography
Vermont Spring Water
SKOL Pottery/Sheila Largay
Cape Cod Shell Design
Pediluxe Nail & Spa
Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery
Chris Cotton
Gregg Behlman
Stop & Shop Marstons Mills
Scargo Café
Bob MacColl
Five Bays Bistro
Chris Ferguson
Bush Gardens
MAKE A DONATION
Thank you for your generous donation to the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition.