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
Sunday, Sept 28
9:00 am - Battle on the Bay - Long Course - Prone start
9:15 am - Battle on the Bay - Long Course - SUP start
9:30 am - Battle on the Bay - Long Course - OC1 + Surf Ski start
9:45 am - Battle on the Bay - 2-mile Short Course - Stock Prone, 12'6" SUP & Surf SUP start
Noon - Battle on the Bay - Sprint Race - 10'6" Sprint Paddleboards
1:30 pm - Battle on the Bay Awards Ceremony
2:00 pm - Battle on the Beach prelims (how many rounds depends on how many people register)
3:00 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Quarter Finals (top prelim finishers + Seeded Invitees)
3:30 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Semi Finals
4:30 pm - Battle on the Beach - "Legends of the Sand" heat
5:00 pm - Battle on the Beach Invitational - Final
5:30 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 for the Santa Cruz Surf Lifesaving Association
5. Have some fun in the Capitola sun!
Also check out other Workshops in Capitola, Sports events in Capitola, Contests in Capitola.