Live Like Jay! Share with the world your 2013 Surftech Jay Race experience whether it be on the race course, on the beach, in the Jay Race Expo Zone or at the Crow’s Nest After Party. We want to see it through your Instagram posts and we will be giving out lots of prizes for your efforts! Free Live Like Jay bracelets, commemorative t-shirts and jerseys from previous Jay Race events, Jay Race posters and swag from our event sponsors to our 10 favorite photos.

All you need to do is tag @surftechsup #JAYRACE and make sure your profile is set to public.

Rules: Contest begins June 21st at 12:00am & ends June 23rd at 11:59pm PST. Ten winners will be chosen by the Jay Race team on or around June 26th. Winners will be notified via Instagram comments. Must be 18 years or older to enter. See official rules here. Terms and Conditions

Of course there is the challenging course, family-friendly atmosphere, and incredible trophies and raffle prizes including paddleboards, wetsuits, and more!

Click HERE to register for the 2013 Surftech Jay Race

June 16, 1978 – June 15, 2001

Live Like Jay

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 a 1,000 meter paddle and finally paddle their 12’6″ SUP through a 1,500 meter course and run the short distance to the finish line.

The Quiksilver Waterman Challenge will give athletes the opportunity to test their skills in the three disciplines to determine who is truly the best over-all waterman at the 2012 Surftech Jay Race!

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 by Quiksilver Waterman Collection and the Ghostryders will challenge prone paddlers and SUPers alike along the wild, windy coast north of Santa Cruz. There are plenty of opportunities to race and paddle before the big day on June 23rd! Get out there and get your paddle on!

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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 Thursday before the 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.

Candice will talk about her third consecutive Battle of the Paddle victory, and we’ll ask Anthony what winning last year’s Jay Race meant to him.  Candice’s unprecedented dominance in stand up paddling instantly puts her among the favorites in this year’s women’s SUP field (that is if she chooses to race in the SUp division. Candice has been winning traditional paddleboard race in So Cal all month!).

Anthony, a lifeguard and highly accomplished waterman, could lead the pack in either prone paddling or stand up paddling – the only question is, which will he choose for this year’s race?

Pupus from Pono Hawaiian Grill and beverages will be served.  No cost, and no rsvp necessary.

Go to http://covewatersup.com/preracehappyhour for more info

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 – 3x Battle of the Paddle winner
Morgan Hoesterey – Star of Destination 3 Degrees
Matt Becker – Surftech Duel-athlon champ and junior stand-out
John Becker – Star of SUP the Movie

Not to mention legendary craftsman Joe Bark himself will be on hand hiding behind his Maui Jims!

We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Maui Jim and ensure that this 10th anniversary race is one to remember! Click HERE to check them out on Facebook or go to the web site, www.mauijim.com

On the women’s side, last year’s champ Maya Sprinsock will return to do battle with 8x Molokai-2-Oahu paddleboard race winner, Kanesa Duncan and 3x Battle of the Paddle champion, Candice Appleby!

A new addition this year will be the Covewater SUP Relay race. This super fun 3-person relay will be as much fun to compete in as it will be to watch!

No doubt this year’s Jay Race will feature many of the worlds top paddlers as well as lots of fun for the whole family!

RESULTS:

2010 Long Course results

2010 Short Course results

Long Course over-all

Short Course over-all

The 2010 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race 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. Free races for kids 12 and under.

Why should you do the Jay race?
This is the 9th annual race. It keeps getting better every year! We gather to remember Jay! 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, tee-shirt, fresh Peet’s coffee, and snacks. And…you get a Hawaiian plate lunch from Aloha Island Grill. Of course there is the challenging course, family-friendly atmosphere, and great hand made trophies and raffle.

Divisions for the 12 mile Race.

Men: 12 mile Stock and Unlimited boards: 29 and under, 30-39,  40-49, and 50+.

Men and Women: 12 mile SUP: stock (12’6 and under) and unlimited.

Women: Stock paddleboards. If paddling an Unlimited you will grouped in the Men’s division.

Fourteen foot class

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*New for 2010 Lifeguard Division! All lifeguards and Jr. Lifeguards who paddle the 12-mile course will accumulate points for your Lifeguard organization. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the organization who accumulates the most points!

Pre-Registration Gathering
Friday, June 25th 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. Look over the course map. This is a great time to meet other paddlers, discuss race tactics, and ponder the Monterey Bay currents.

Parking and Restrooms
Plenty of parking in the New Brighton Beach lot above the venue. Be prepared to pay the entrance fee at the kiosk. This is not included in the race entry fee. There is limited parking in the surrounding neighborhood and challenging access to the park…. if you know where to look! Restrooms are located several hundred yards from the venue on a vehicle access path on the beach. Plan ahead!!

Race Day Registration
5:30 am registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races.

Race Day Entry Fees on 6/26/10
12 mile is $50.00, 2 mile is $25.00, The No Frills 2 mile (no lunch or tee) is $5.00 and the Family Relay and Kids Races are free (we provide the soft paddleboards).

Jay Ceremony
At 8:00 am we will have a ceremony to honor the great Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. This year the Jay ceremony will be hosted by Mavericks charger and Jay’s good friend, Grant Washburn.

12 mile Course
(Paddleboards) Water start at 8:30 sharp.

12 mile Course
(Stand-ups) Water Start at 8:40 sharp.

2 mile Course
Water start for all paddleboarders and stand-ups at 8:50. The course parallels the beach toward the Cement Ship. It is an out-and-back course. There will be plenty of California State Lifeguards patrolling the course. The winds are usually calm and the swell small. This is a great course for beginners. Sorry… we can no longer provide loaner boards. Start looking for one now!!

2 mile Categories
Paddle any type of board! We will make up divisions based on participants.

Lunch
A Hawaiian Plate lunch will be provided by the Aloha Island Grill.

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.

Fun Family Relay

New for 2010 a Three person relay around a triangle course of roughly 800 meters. Teams will use one board to paddle the course. All teams will consist of three paddlers and must have at least one male and one female paddler on the team.

After Race Gathering
We will meet at the Crow’s Nest, at the the Santa Cruz Harbor, for a after race gathering at 5pm.

New age restrictions for the 12 mile paddle.
If you are 15 years old or under, you must be 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
Friday, June 25th: 4 to 7 pm is pre-race check-in at the Crow’s Nest / Harbor Beach. Look over the course map. You can also register for the race if you haven’t yet done so online. Saturday, June 26th: Race Day! 5:30 am Check-in starts for both the 12 mile and 2 mile paddle. 8:00 am Jay Ceremony. 8:30 am 12 mile Paddleboard start. 8:40 am 12 mile Stand-up start. 8:50 am 2 mile start. 9:20 am first 2 mile finishers. 10:20 am first 12 mile finishers. 11:15 am Lunch, awards, kids races and Fun Family Relay. 12:00 pm Raffle. 5pm Post-Race Party at the Crow’s Nest.

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