Today marks the 11th anniversary of Jay’s passing. We love and miss you Jay! June 16, 1978 – June 15, 2001 Live Like Jay
Event News
NEW EVENT ADDED – Quiksilver Waterman Challenge
After the overwhelming success of the Quiksilver Waterman Challenge in Hawaii at the Waikiki Paddle Festival last month, Jay Race organizers elected to add the event to the 11th Annual Surftech jay Race! Male and Female competitors will first swim a 500 meter course, then hit the water on their 12′ stock prone paddleboard for [...]
2012 Jay Race registration is now open!
The Jay race is just around the corner! How’s your training going? The weather and conditions have been unreal for paddling on the Monterey Bay this spring. The Surftech Surf & Sand Duel-athon kicked the race season off for many west coast stand up paddle competitors in March. On May 19th the Davenport Downwinder presented [...]
Covewater Happy Hour with Candice Appleby this Thursday
Surftech and Covewater invite you to a Pre Jay Race Happy Hour with Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela Thursday, June 23rd 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Covewater Paddle Surf Join 3-time Battle of the Paddle winner and SUP’s female ambassador Candice Appleby, and last year’s Jay race winner Anthony Vela, for appetizers and paddling discussion this [...]
Jay Race welcomes Maui Jim!!
Maui Jim has joined forces with the 10th Annual Surftech Jay Race as our presenting sponsor!!! Many Maui Jim athletes will be on hand to compete for the coveted Jay Race crown, including: Anthony Vela – 2010 Jay Race winner Kanesa Duncan – 8x Molokai-2-Oahu paddleboard race winner Candice Appleby [...]
2011 Jay Race update
With just over four weeks to go before we kick off the 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race, the excitement and anticipation is building! Race registration is starting to fill up and paddlers are well into their training routines! 2010 Jay Race winner Anthony Vela will be back to defend his title as [...]
2010 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race Results
2010 Jay Race Photo Gallery & Results RESULTS: 2010 Long Course results 2010 Short Course results Long Course over-all Short Course over-all
The 2009 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race
When: Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 6:00 AM Where: New Brighton State Beach 1500 Park Avenue Capitola, CA Registration fees: 12 mile race $35.00 ($40.00 race day) 2 mile race $20.00 ($25.00 race day) Kids races free. To register go to: www.active.com Registration Closing Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009 Race info: Friday, June 12th: 4 [...]
The 2013 Jay Race is set for June 22nd
The 12th Annual Jay Race is now just under three months away and it just keeps getting better every year! We gather to remember legendary waterman Jay Moriarity! All proceeds will go to Santa Cruz County Junior Lifeguard Programs to purchase paddleboards and to provide scholarships in Jay’s name. Participants receive a goodie bag, t-shirt, [...]