WHAT
The "Battle on the Bay" features a scenic 8-mile long course, 2-mile short course, and the inaugural "Battle on the Beach", beach flags invitational! Are you ready to do Battle on the Bay?
WHEN
Saturday, Sept 27
10:00 am - Battle of the Beach prelims (how many rounds depends on how many people register - Max of 16 competitors per round)
Sunday, Sept 28
9:00 am - Battle on the Bay - 8-mile Long Course - Prone start
9:15 am - Battle on the Bay - 8-mile Long Course - SUP start
9:30 am - Battle on the Bay - 8-mile Long Course - OC1 + Surf Ski start
9:45 am - Battle on the Bay - 2-mile Short Course - All start
Noon - Battle on the Bay Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Quarter Finals (top prelim finishers + Invitees)
1:45 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Semi Finals
2:15 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Final
3:00 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational Awards Ceremony
WHERE
Capitola Beach - next to the Capitola Wharf
HOW
Register on paddleguru:
https://paddleguru.com/races/2025CAPITOLABEACHFESTIVALBATTLEONTHEBAY
Registration Fees:
Long Course - $60
Short Course - $40
Beach Flags - $25
WHY
1. Family/Community fun
2. Promote ocean/lifeguard competition
3. Shine light on Capitola/Santa Cruz lifeguarding culture and tradition
4. Raise funds to build a full-size bronze statue of Jay Moriarity in Capitola Village.
5. Have some fun in the Capitola sun!
Also check out other Workshops in Capitola, Sports events in Capitola, Contests in Capitola.