Since its inception in 2009, Tahoe Paddle Racing (formerly known as Tahoe Cup) has been a combined effort of soulful paddlers, organizer, volunteers, sponsors, and exhibitors, who continue to enjoy, promote and enhance paddlesport activities and events in the Tahoe Basin. The proceeds from the Tahoe Paddle Racing series benefit the Lake Tahoe Waterman Association and its mission.

Tahoe Cup / Lake Crossing!

Tahoe Cup / Lake Crossing is set apart from paddle races by its length (22 miles) and the majestic paddle across Lake Tahoe nicknamed the Alpine Caribbean. Surrounded by 2000′ peaks, Lake Tahoe is known worldwide as a skier’s paradise, the alpine destination is the largest flat-water paddle venue in the world, where the serenity of the deep blue water meets the towering pines that sway in the Northern California breeze.

The distance calls for paddlers with a bucket list who have committed to their training and to their pursuit of endurance and adventure paddling. The course is one that requires some preparation but is sure to be a fun, rewarding experience. Tahoe Waterman is a paddling community of people who come together to commemorate a true love for paddle sports and adventure. They inspire one another, cheer each other on, and at the end of the day, they revel in the beauty of a shared victory.

The race starts at Lakeview Commons Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA and Finish at Watermans Landing, Carnelian Bay. The date of the race is Saturday, 9/14/19 with a back-up weather day for 9/15/19.

While the Lake Crossing event is happening, additional race distances are taking place at Watermans Landing; a 1-mile Grom Race and a 3-mile short course (All additional events are at Watermans Landing)

RACE FEE: (including a celebration meal served before the award ceremony)

$95 Tahoe Cup / Lake Crossing (Event day fee $140)
$45 Short Course at Watermans Landing (Event day fee $50)
$10 Grom race at Watermans Landing (Event day fee $20)

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
We allow a limitation of 120 paddle crafts on the water for the crossing event. With the exception of wait-list transfers entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. If we do not have paddlers on the waiting list willing to accept a race entry, then, unfortunately, we will not be able to offer a refund. In the event the race is canceled due to extreme weather, fire, or for some other unforeseeable event outside of our control, WE CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS.

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