Did you know that the sport of Paddleboard started at the Santa Monica Pier? Celebrate 89 years of tradition with multiple paddle events throughout June 25th-26th. These events will be the most inclusive and high-profile SUP event to have taken place in the US for many years.

• The One Mile Fun Paddle with an ocean start is a great fit for paddlers who are less experienced or just want to enjoy a more relaxed race with a friendly vibe.

• Sprint Racing in the surf will provide a dynamic sporting spectacle in a fast paced, elimination format that will see the top contenders competing round after round until the Final.

• The Pier-to-Pier Distance Race will provide an iconic and high- performance course for the World’s Best, leaving from Malibu Pier and finishing at Santa Monica Pier, a 16km/ 10-mile race. Includes SUP, Prone, Surfski, OC1 and OC2.

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