The Wild Buffalo Race is an all-small craft relay race within the SoCal Ocean Racing winter series. The race includes all small craft divisions with relay teams of 2-4 people (depending on the craft) or select solo divisions. The race runs from Avalon, Catalina Island, CA to the Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach, CA. This is a 32 mile course.

Each Paddler must register for this event. That means every person from every team needs to login and register to race by March 4th, 2024. If we need to open up registration for you to register - a $100 late fee will be applied.

Event Dates: April 5, 2024 - April 7, 2024

"Baby Buffalo" Short Course: April 6, 2024
Channel Crossing: April 7, 2024

All racers, relay and 5-mile course, will receive: race jersey to wear during the race, refreshments Saturday during clinics and talks, access to Paddler Symposium hosted by Cocktails and Canoes, hiking and yoga, after party meal and refreshments at NAC.

Register here!