Beyond the Shore Paddlefest
Join us in Redondo Beach as we combine the two mostexciting sports – Stand Up Paddling and Yoga – with an ocean festival. History will be made with the largest SUP Yoga Class on water! Beyond the Shore Paddlefest attracts SUP Racer, Yogis, outdoor enthusiasts and families in our Southern California community to raise awareness on the importance of protecting our oceans and beaches. 100% of the event proceeds go to our charity partners: Sea Shepherd Society, Surfrider South Bay and Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacAurthur. TICKET INFO Register before September 1st to recieve a $5 discount – Use code: 5offBTS. Prices go up on September 1st, 2016. REGISTER EARLY! All sales are final. Event is rain or shine. Once you purchase tickets, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventbrite. Your e-ticket(s) will be attached to your order confirmation email. Important: if you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you can’t find it there, either click here to access the Eventbrite help center. If you are having any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to contact Eventbrite. For questions and general festival info, click here. Need to view or update the information on your order? Click here for instructions. SCHEDULE 7:00 am: Registration Opens for SUP Races, Breakfast Open8:00 am: Warm Up Yoga Class8:30 am: 4.5-Mile SUP Racers Mtg9:00 am: 4.5 Mile Race for Elite & Open9:00 am: Festival Opens, SUP Yoga Registration OpensprAna Yoga Zone Opens w/ classes10:00 am: 2-Mile SUP Race Mtg10:30 am: 2-Mile Fun Race11:00 am: Load In for World’s Largest SUP Yoga Class in Marina & Lagoon11:30 am: World Largest SUP Yoga Class12:30 am: Lunch Open1:00 pm: SUP Kids Eco Class2:00 pm: SUP Kids Lagoon Race2:30 pm: Sprint Lagoon Races3:00 pm: Paddle Clinic with the Pro Athletes3:30 pm: Award Ceremony *Schedule may change due to weather, check back for updates! REQUIREMENT FOR SUP RACERS & SUP YOGA PFD & LEASH FOR ALL SUP RACERSPFD REQUIRED FOR ALL SUP YOGISPersonal Flotation Device will be required to enter Races and SUP Yoga, and will be checked before entering the marina. BRING REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES ONLY NO SINGLE USE BOTTLES ALLOWED IN VENUE – we are striving for a Zero Waste event! FAQS What is the Elite Racers Purse Prize breakdown? What are the age rules?All participants/attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children 10 and under are free. You must be age 18 and up to rent boards.What is the event schedule?Please visit website for Event Schedule. Event schedule is tentative and may fluctuate due to weather. We will advise all competitors by email the day before event!I have never tried SUP Yoga, is the Yoga Class for beginners?Yes, the world’s largest SUP yoga class is designed for beginners as well. Never tried, no problem, we will have teachers onsite who will give a complimentary training before the class.Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?Please bring your I.D. for registration onsite. It will be required for board rentals/demos as well.What is my parking options getting to the event?Parking is available at Seaside Lagoon. There is a $6.00 charge, cash only.What can/can’t I bring to the event?Please bring sunscreen, reusable water bottles, shade, beach chair, etc. Please do NOT bring: single-use plastic bottles or utensils (we’re a zero-waste event). NO DOGS ALLOWED in Seaside Lagoon (sorry!). Unless they are service dogs, you must have backup documents for your service dog. Is my registration/ticket transferrable?Yes, but only onsite at registration on the day of the event.Can I update my registration information?You can update your registration onsite starting at 7:30 am, or on Saturday, October 3rd at Whole Foods Redondo Beach from 9 am to 4 pm. You will be able to pick up your race packet and goodie bag as well.Can I rent a board? Yes!! We offer board rentals for $15 from a huge group of board companies that will be onsite. All you need to do is select the board rental during your registration process. And make sure to bring your driver’s license onsite, we will hold this while you use the board at the event. Want to rent a RACE BOARD because you are an experienced SUP Racer – contact: Olympus Board Shop Why don’t you offer Prone Paddle Races?Unfortunately, we are unable to get the permit to allow for prone paddlers in the marina, but we are working on it for next year.Will there be lifeguards and medical staff onsite?Yes, there are 3 lifeguards, coast guard in the Marina and on-site medical team for the festival.What are the courses for the SUP races?Below please find the course for both the 4.5-Mile & 2-Mile races. Race courses are tentative and may fluctuate due to weather. We will advise all competitors at the race meetings the day of the event. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?Contact:Michelle Gierst, michelle@beyondtheshore.org (310) 980-2922Juli Schulz, juli@beyondtheshore.org (310) 351-1627