The 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by Maui Jim is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Paddle the 12 mile or 2 mile course. Get a team together for the fun (but competitive) 3-person Covewater SUP Relay. Free races for kids 12 and under.
Why should you do the Jay Race?
This is the 10th anniversary of the Jay Race! It keeps getting better every year! We gather to remember Jay Moriarity and paddle our hearts out in his honor! All proceeds will go to Santa Cruz County Junior Lifeguard Programs to purchase paddleboards and to provide scholarships in Jay’s name. Participants get a goodie bag, t-shirt, fresh Peet’s coffee, Waterman’s sunscreen, Clif Bars and other snacks. Of course there is the challenging course, family-friendly atmosphere, and great hand made trophies and raffle featuring Paddleboards, Wetsuits and more!
Divisions for the 12 mile Long Course
12 Mile Mens Stock: 19 and under. 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, and 50+
12 Mile Mens Unlimited: 19 and under. 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, and 50+
12 Mile Mens 14′ Class
12 Mile Womens Stock paddleboards
12 Mile Womens Unlimited paddleboards
12 Mile Mens Stock SUP: stock (12’6 and under)
12 Mile Mens 14′ SUP
12 Mile Mens Unlimited SUP
12 Mile Womens Stock SUP
DIVISIONS FOR THE 2 MILE SHORT COURSE
2 Mile categories – Paddle any type of board. See ACTIVE.COM for 2-mile divisions
COVEWATER SUP RELAY (New this year!)
New to the Jay Race this year is the Covewater SUP Relay! Three person teams must include at least one female team member. The Covewater SUP Relay is all about having fun with friends, family members, co-workers etc! Teams of three traverse an approximately .25 mile loop around a set of strategically placed buoys and run through the chute between laps. At the start of the race, one team member will hit the water for the first lap. Meanwhile the third team member (the Anchor) will wait at the finish for them to return and carry the board to the start so it’s ready for team member number two. The third team member is the “Anchor” and will wear the timing chip on his/her leg. Guaranteed to be a memorable addition to this year’s event!
Covewater SUP Relay divisions:
Corporate: (company teams, co-workers, lifeguards, police, fire departments, government agencies…)
Click HERE to register for the Covewater SUP Relay!! Teams will need to create an official Team Name when they register.
KIDS RACES
We will provide kids age 12 and under with Nipper or Soft paddleboards to use. Courses are age appropriate. They are out and back around a marker off the beach. There will be plenty of Lifeguards on hand to keep the kids safe.
Pre-Registration Gathering
Friday, June 24th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Santa Cruz Harbor Beach near the Crow’s Nest Restaurant. You can still register for the race for a discounted price, review the course maps and talk story with your fellow competitors. This is a great time to meet other paddlers, discuss race tactics, and ponder the Monterey Bay currents.
Parking and restrooms
Plenty of parking is available in the Capitola Village parking lot above the venue. Be prepared to pay for parking. Restrooms are located at the race site.
Race Day Registration
5:30 am registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races.
Race Day Entry Fees on 6/25/11
12 mile long course is $50.00, 2 mile short course is $25.00, The “No Frills” 2 mile (no tee) is $5.00, Covewater SUP Relay is $5.00/person ($15.00/team) and the kids races are free (we provide the soft paddleboards).
Jay Ceremony
8:00 am we will have a ceremony to honor the great Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity.
12 mile Long Course (Paddleboards)
8:30 am water start
12 mile Long Course (Stand-ups)
8:40 am water Start
2 mile Short Course
8:50 am water start for all paddleboarders and stand-ups. It is an out-and-back course. There will be plenty of Lifeguards patrolling the course. The winds are usually calm and the swell small. This is a great course for beginners.
2 Mile categories – Paddle any type of board. We will make up the divisions based on participants.
Kids Races
Kids races will begin around 11:00 am. We will provide kids age 12 and under with Nipper or Soft paddleboards to use. Courses are age appropriate. They are out and back around a marker off the beach. There will be plenty of Lifeguards on hand to keep the kids safe.
COVEWATER SUP RELAY
The relay will start at 1:00 pm after the 2 & 12-miles races so you can participate in both! Three person teams must include at least one female team member. The multi-lap race course will be a .25 mile loop around a set of strategically placed buoys! NOTE: If you would like to join a relay team and need others to paddle with, call Covewater Paddlesurf at 831–600-7230. They will pair you up with other team members of similar paddling ability.
After Race Gathering
4:00 pm Jay Race After Party at the Crows Nest!! Free food, beer and wine provided for all competitors at the Jay Race after party on the beach in front of the Crows Nest.
New age restrictions for the 12 mile paddle.
If you are 15 years old or under, you must paddle the entire distance with another responsible adult (buddy paddle). However if you are 15 and under and have completed this race in the past, the race committee will decide if you can paddle solo.
Event Info
Date
Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
Address
Capitola Beach
Fees
Pre-registration fees: 12 mile race $40.00, 2 mile race $20.00, Covewater SUP Relay $5.00/person ($15.00/team), Kids races are free.
To register online go to ACTIVE.COM
Online Registration Closing Date
Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:00 PM
Brief Description
The 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by Maui Jim is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Paddle the 12 mile or 2 mile course. Get a team together for the fun (but competitive) 3-person Covewater SUP Relay. Free races for kids 12 and under.
Why should you do the Jay Race?
This is the 10th anniversary of the Jay Race! It keeps getting better every year! We gather to remember Jay Moriarity and paddle our hearts out in his honor! All proceeds will go to Santa Cruz County Junior Lifeguard Programs to purchase paddleboards and to provide scholarships in Jay’s name. Participants get a goodie bag, t-shirt, fresh Peet’s coffee, Waterman’s sunscreen, Clif Bars and other snacks. Of course there is the challenging course, family-friendly atmosphere, and great hand made trophies and raffle featuring Paddleboards, Wetsuits and more!
Divisions for the 12 mile Long Course
12 Mile Mens Stock: 19 and under. 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, and 50+
12 Mile Mens Unlimited: 19 and under. 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, and 50+
12 Mile Mens 14′ Class
12 Mile Womens Stock paddleboards
12 Mile Womens Unlimited paddleboards
12 Mile Mens Stock SUP: stock (12’6 and under)
12 Mile Mens 14′ SUP
12 Mile Mens Unlimited SUP
12 Mile Womens Stock SUP
DIVISIONS FOR THE 2 MILE SHORT COURSE
2 Mile categories – Paddle any type of board. See ACTIVE.COM for 2-mile divisions
COVEWATER SUP RELAY (New this year!)
New to the Jay Race this year is the Covewater SUP Relay! Three person teams must include at least one female team member. The Covewater SUP Relay is all about having fun with friends, family members, co-workers etc! Teams of three traverse an approximately .25 mile loop around a set of strategically placed buoys and run through the chute between laps. At the start of the race, one team member will hit the water for the first lap. Meanwhile the third team member (the Anchor) will wait at the finish for them to return and carry the board to the start so it’s ready for team member number two. The third team member is the “Anchor” and will wear the timing chip on his/her leg. Guaranteed to be a memorable addition to this year’s event!
Covewater SUP Relay divisions:
Corporate: (company teams, co-workers, lifeguards, police, fire departments, government agencies…)
Family: (wives, husbands, kids, brothers, sisters, cousins…)
Open: (friends, bros, peeps, homies, girlfriends, boyfriends…)
Click HERE to register for the Covewater SUP Relay!! Teams will need to create an official Team Name when they register.
KIDS RACES
We will provide kids age 12 and under with Nipper or Soft paddleboards to use. Courses are age appropriate. They are out and back around a marker off the beach. There will be plenty of Lifeguards on hand to keep the kids safe.
Pre-Registration Gathering
Friday, June 24th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Santa Cruz Harbor Beach near the Crow’s Nest Restaurant. You can still register for the race for a discounted price, review the course maps and talk story with your fellow competitors. This is a great time to meet other paddlers, discuss race tactics, and ponder the Monterey Bay currents.
Parking and restrooms
Plenty of parking is available in the Capitola Village parking lot above the venue. Be prepared to pay for parking. Restrooms are located at the race site.
Race Day Registration
5:30 am registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races.
Race Day Entry Fees on 6/25/11
12 mile long course is $50.00, 2 mile short course is $25.00, The “No Frills” 2 mile (no tee) is $5.00, Covewater SUP Relay is $5.00/person ($15.00/team) and the kids races are free (we provide the soft paddleboards).
Jay Ceremony
8:00 am we will have a ceremony to honor the great Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity.
12 mile Long Course (Paddleboards)
8:30 am water start
12 mile Long Course (Stand-ups)
8:40 am water Start
2 mile Short Course
8:50 am water start for all paddleboarders and stand-ups. It is an out-and-back course. There will be plenty of Lifeguards patrolling the course. The winds are usually calm and the swell small. This is a great course for beginners.
2 Mile categories – Paddle any type of board. We will make up the divisions based on participants.
Kids Races
Kids races will begin around 11:00 am. We will provide kids age 12 and under with Nipper or Soft paddleboards to use. Courses are age appropriate. They are out and back around a marker off the beach. There will be plenty of Lifeguards on hand to keep the kids safe.
COVEWATER SUP RELAY
The relay will start at 1:00 pm after the 2 & 12-miles races so you can participate in both! Three person teams must include at least one female team member. The multi-lap race course will be a .25 mile loop around a set of strategically placed buoys! NOTE: If you would like to join a relay team and need others to paddle with, call Covewater Paddlesurf at 831–600-7230. They will pair you up with other team members of similar paddling ability.
After Race Gathering
4:00 pm Jay Race After Party at the Crows Nest!! Free food, beer and wine provided for all competitors at the Jay Race after party on the beach in front of the Crows Nest.
New age restrictions for the 12 mile paddle.
If you are 15 years old or under, you must paddle the entire distance with another responsible adult (buddy paddle). However if you are 15 and under and have completed this race in the past, the race committee will decide if you can paddle solo.
Additional Information
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