The Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC) is the oldest and most recognized standup paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast.

2022 is our 15 year anniversary!

The primary goal of the CCBC is to raise funds for a truly wonderful non-profit organization, Christopher’s Haven.

Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher’s Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals. Christopher's Haven

In 2022, we will also be dedicating the event to the memory of our good friend, Tim Hanson who passed away in early December 2021.

Tim was an incredible human being who was instrumental in organizing and growing the CCBC and the CCBC Ohana over the years. We miss him dearly.

Paddlers will have the following option to participate:

Virtual Paddle Any time during the week of Saturday, August 6th to Saturday, August 13th, virtual paddlers will be required to navigate a 15 mile+ route (all at once) of their choice.

Paddlers will need to confirm that they have the experience and conditioning to complete the mileage required by the event.

This is for experienced paddlers only and is not something you should attempt if you are new to the sport.

Virtual Paddlers will NOT be allowed to paddle alone and will be required to have a support boat if they are paddling a route that will take them further than 1/8 of a mile offshore.

Virtual Paddlers will submit a screenshot of their completed route and time as recorded on your time/route tracking app (such as MapMyFitness or Strava).

Virtual Paddlers must commit to put in the effort to raise at least $500 for Christopher's Haven.

A link to set up a 2022 CCBC donation page will be provided after registration In-Person Paddle Options

There will be two options for the in-person paddle on Saturday, August 13th:

Distance Paddle (appr 16 miles) 16 mile paddle from Duxbury Beach north up the coast to the South River and then up the South River to the Keville Rail Trail Bridge near Levitate Surf Shop (1871 Ocean Street).

Paddlers will depart Duxbury Beach at 6:45 am.

Prior to the start of the paddle at 6:15 am there will be a memorial paddle out in honor of our friend and CCBC family member Tim Hanson Paddlers will need to confirm that they have the experience and conditioning to complete the mileage required by the event.

This is for experienced paddlers only and is not something you should attempt if you are new to the sport.

Distance Paddlers must commit to put in the effort to raise at least $500 for Christopher's Haven.

A link to set up a 2022 CCBC donation page will be provided after registration. CCBC-Lite Paddle (appr 5-miles) 5-mile paddle up the South River to the Keville Rail Trail Bridge near Levitate Surf Shop (1871 Ocean Street).

Launch point TBD CCBC-Lite paddlers will wait for the Distance Paddlers to arrive at the launch point and then will join the paddle up the South River to the finish.

CCBC-Lite paddlers will be required to arrive at the launch point at 10:00 am for a 10:30 am departure. Upon arrival at the Rail Trail bridge, paddlers will exit the water and walk their boards across the street to the After Paddle Celebration which will take place - Levitate Backyard & Rexicana Surf Cantina (from 12:00 pm-4:00pm).

CCBC-Lite Paddlers must commit to put in the effort to raise at least $250 for Christopher's Haven.

A link to set up a 2022 CCBC donation page will be provided after registration. Celebration Event – August 13th @ Levitate Backyard/Rexicana Surf Cantina, Marshfield, MA A great after paddle event has always been the hallmark of the CCBC.

The details are as follows:

On Saturday, August 13th, there will be a celebration & music event from 12:00pm -4:00 pm for paddlers, friends & family at the Levitate Backyard/Rexicana Surf Cantina located at 1871 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050.

Details for the Celebration Event are being finalized. All paddler registrations will include a ticket to the Celebration Event.

This will be a private event so all friends and family interested in attending will need to register via Eventbrite in order to participate in the Celebration Event Food, beverage & live music will be included in the registration 2022 is hallmark year for the CCBC and we hope you will join us.

Now more than ever, children who are affected by cancer and come to Boston for treatment need Christopher’s Haven and Christopher's Haven needs our support.

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