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The Barcelona Paddle Race is returning between 6–8 december 2024 for a 3-day long event with its signature 16 km downwind race along the coast of Barcelona, and an extra day of V6 outrigger canoe team races!

Program

6 DEc, FrIDAY | OPEN DAY & Clinics
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10:00-17:00
Individual training, boat testing
V1 (va'a) intro & masterclasses
BCN Caiac, Port of Badalona
11:00
Presentation on Outrigger Canoeing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
18:00
Presentation on Outrigger Canoeing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
16:00–20:00
Registration & dorsals
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
7 Dec, Saturday| Barcelona DOWNWIND
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16 km downwind race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Playa de la Marina (Badalona)
08:00–9:00
Registration & dorsals
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
8:00–10:00
Prepare & transfer trailers
Port of Badalona
9:00–9:30
Race briefing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
10:15
Shuttle bus from Badalona to Barcelona
from the Port of Badalona to Playa Somorrostro (start line)
11:45
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
15:00
Medal ceremony & fiesta with barbecue
Montgat
8 Dec, SUNDAY| V6 TEAM Race
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14 km V6 race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Port de Badalona
9:00–10:15
Short V6 team races
Port of Badalona
10:30–13:30
Main V6 team races (long distance)
Port of Badalona
14:00
Snacks & medal ceremony
Port of Badalona

Confirmed Participation By CLUBS

PRCC London (UK)
Ocean Sports Carbis Bay (UK)
Idroscala Club Milano (Italy)
Shockwave (Italy)
Amici del Fiume Torino (Italy)
Canoa San Giorgio (Italy)
Club Terre de Camargue La Grau du Roi (France)
Palavas Kayak de Mer (France)
Club Canoë Roussillonais Va'a (France)
Red Star Club Champigny (France)
Club Natació Banyoles (Spain)
Club Piragüisme Barcelona (Spain)
Club SUP Canal Olímpic (Spain)
Club Canoa Almazora (Spain)
Club Piragüismo i Triatló Llobregat (Spain)
Pacificos Va'a (Chile)

Program

6 DEc, FrIDAY | OPEN DAY & Clinics
10:00–18:00
Individual training, boat testing
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
V1 Intro & Clinic (Tahitian outrigger canoe)
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
Surfski intro classes
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
15:00–18:00
Pre-registration & dorsals
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
7 Dec, Saturday| Barcelona Paddle Race
16 km downwind race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Playa de Montgat Nord (Montgat)
08:00–10:00
Registration & dorsals
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
09:00–09:30
Race briefing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
9:30–11:00
Prepare & transfer trailers
Port of Badalona
11:00
Shuttle bus from Badalona to start: Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
12:30
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
16:00
Medal ceremony & fiesta with barbecue
Cabrera de Mar
8 Dec, SUNDAY| V6 TEAM Race
14 km V6 race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Port de Badalona
9:30
Team line-up & briefing
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona
10:15
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start is from the water)
13:00
Snacks & medal ceremony
Port of Badalona
Jan-Willem Den Hartog from the Amersfoort Lifesaving & Oceanracing club from The Netherlands, passing in front of the beaches of Poblenou with the Mapfre tower and Torre Glories in the background, paddling in a Vajda Next surfski model during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race.

REgistrations are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €40/person and it is valid for both race days. Early registration is €35 till Nov 1. Race T-shirt, barbecue and GPS trackers for the Saturday downwind included in the price. Registration is FREE for all medallists of the last edition in 2022!
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Event Partners

Technical partners

DOWNWIND categories

16 KM Downwind Race
Surfski SS1 Men & Women [Senior, Sub18; Vet: 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60+]
Surfski SS2 Open
OC1 Men & Women [Senior]
OC2 Open
V1 Men & Women [Senior]
V6 Team
Traditional Sea Kayak Men & Women [Senior]
*In case of less than 5 participants per category, you might be automatically added to a higher category.
Non-Competitive Downwind
Open to all types of paddle craft
*Shortened downwind course on same day as individual race, start from Somorrostro, Barcelona.
Collage of photos with the distinct categories such as surfski, surfski double, OC1, and V6 outrigger canoe participating in the Barcelona Paddle Race, with iconic buildings of Barcelona in the background.

DOWNWIND Route

16 KM Downwind | 7 Dec, Saturday
With the expectation that the Garbí, the local S/SW thermal wind will deliver, the race course is scheduled for midday. After a short 1.5 km upwind till the Hotel W, the race course turns northwards and the downwind section begins. The course closely follows the Barcelona coastline, allowing a unique view of the entire city and its iconic architecture.

The course passes by the Hotel W, the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre & the Arts Hotel, Torre Glories, the modernist office buildings of Diagonal Mar, the giant solar pergola at Forum, the Triple Towers of St. Adria before the finish line at the the Port of Badalona. The exact, detailed race route will be announced in the days leading up to the event.

the downwind Route

16 KM Downwind | 7 Dec, Saturday
With the expectation that the Garbí, the local S/SW thermal wind will deliver, the race course is scheduled for midday with a south to north orientation. After a short 1.5 km upwind, in front of the Hotel W, the race course turns northwards and the downwind section begins. The course closely follows the Barcelona coastline, allowing a unique view of the entire city and its iconic architecture.

The course passes by the Hotel W, the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre & the Arts Hotel, Torre Glories, the modernist office buildings of Diagonal Mar, the giant solar pergola at Forum, the Triple Towers of St. Adria, and the historic pier of Badalona. The finish is at the seaside town of Montgat.

PLaya SOmorrostro▸

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
The race starts from Playa Somorrostro, a protected sandy beach right next to Port Olimpic.
Participants will first head south towards the iconic Hotel W Barcelona.

Once there, look for the large black & yellow buoy, a fixed structure marking underwater rocks near the seawall. To avoid the rocks, stay away from the seawall itself and aim directly for the buoy to make a full turn where the water is safe and deep.

▸ PLaya de la Marina

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
Once you have passed the Triple Chimneys of St Adria, head for the entrance of the Port of Badalona then turn towards the small sandy beach between the small breakwater and the walls of the port. The finish line is on the beach, you must pass through the giant inflatable arc and run to report to the race judges wearing red T-shirts.

PLaYa SOmorrostro▸

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
The race starts from Playa Somorrostro, a protected sandy beach right next to Port Olimpic and at the foot of the Mapfre Tower. Participants will first head south towards the iconic Hotel W Barcelona before turning northwards to begin the downwind.

In front of the Hotel W, look for the large black & yellow buoy, a fixed structure marking underwater rocks near the seawall. To avoid the rocks, stay away from the seawall itself and aim directly for the buoy to make a close turn around it where the water is safe and deep.

▸ MontGat

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
Once past the Triple Chimneys of St Adria and the Port of Badalona, aim at the small pointy hill of Turo de Montgat. In general there are tall residential towers in a hilly forested area all around it. These will help guide you.  

The finish line will be on a small sandy beach right behind the breakwater so take a sharp left when you reach the rocks. The beach is well protected from the southerly wind & waves.   
Possible course modification

In case of an easterly 'Levante' front (wind & waves from NE/E), the race course will be adjusted and optimised for downwind.
In case of no-wind/low-wind conditions, the standard 'Garbí' downwind course (south to north) remains in place.

Outrigger Canoe (Va'a)

V6 Team RaceS

 LONg Distance | 8 Dec, Sunday
On Sunday, Spain's first ever long-distance race fully dedicated to outrigger canoeing will take place! The race course will touch upon some of the most iconic coastal landmarks of Barcelona & Badalona, and will be made both interesting and optimised for downwind conditions.

MEdal Ceremony & Reception

Like in every year so far, there will be reception and food after the main race on Saturday, tied to the medal ceremony. We are working on making it a special barbecue this year, info & details to be published shortly. The reception lunch is included in the registration fee for all participants, additional tickets will be available for friends & family.

REgistrations are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €40/person and it is valid for both race days. Early registration is €35 till Nov 1. Race T-shirt, barbecue and GPS trackers for the Saturday downwind included in the price. Registration is FREE for all medallists of the last edition in 2022!
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Rental partners

In Need of a Boat?

Contact us directly if you need help choosing a boat or can't find what you are looking for!

Rent a surfski

Elite racing models by Vajda Surfski, choose from a wide variety of carbon or fiberglass skis. Pre-book to rent, or visit our test center & club at Barcelona Caiac.
Models available
Vajda Makai 43
Vajda Makai 48
Vajda Makai 50
Vajda Makai 53
Vajda Hawk 52
Vajda Next 43
Vajda Next 46
Fenn XTS Double
Pre-Book A Surfski

Rent aN OC1

Pre-book to rent, or visit our paddling club at Barcelona Caiac to test them.
Models available
OC1 AllWave Mito
OC1 AllWave Libra
Pre-Book an outrigger

Rent a V1

Pre-book to rent, or visit our paddling club at Barcelona Caiac to test them.
Models available
V1 Are Tahiti
V1 Fai 3x (2018)
Pre-Book an outrigger

Accommodation

Photos of the historic inner courtyard of Alberg La Corneria, a youth hostel situated in Tiana, Barcelona.

Alberg La ConReria, Tiana

Tucked away in a quiet mountainous area in the community Tiana, at a short distance from both Badalona and Barcelona, this former monastery offers stunning views to the city and the sea! Fully renovayed, 8-bed dormitory rooms are offered at a discount to participating clubs.
Pricing & DetaiLs
Sunset view of the Hotel Marina Badalona, the closest accommodation option to the race venue for participants of the Barcelona Paddle Race.

Hotel Marina Badalona

Modern, high-rise luxury hotel within the Port of Badalona and right by the famous seaside promenade. Book your rooms and take advantage of the port facilities for a warm-up training before the race, or to enjoy the seaside bars and restaurants.
Pricing & DetaiLs

Race Videos

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2022 race photos

Josep Enric Rovira Benaiges from Club Vela Platja Llarga in a Vajda Makai 43 surfski model, followed by Roger Villuendas and Sara Muñoz from Barcelona Caiac (Club Piraguismo Barcelona) during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race in a Fenn double surfski, passing in front of the W Hotel Barcelona (Hotel Vela). Daniel Cedero and Lydia Carrasco from Club Piraguismo Poblamarina during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, paddling in front of a large sailboat with Mount Tibidabo in the background, in a Carbonology Boost double surfski.Participants of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race during the starting moments of the race. In the forefront are: Mauro Manca from Barcelona Caiac (Club Piraguismo Barcelona), Jordi Borras Fonts and Jordi Ramon Sumoy from Club Vela Platja Llarga, Geoffroy Veith from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du RoiMarc Julian (Club Piragüismo Barcelona) in his Vajda Makai 43 surfski model during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, with the beaches of Poblenou in the background. Group of participants of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, paddling in close formation in their surfskis in front of the triple chimneys of the Sant Adria power plant, with Joan Antoni Yécorra Andorrà from Club Nàutic La Vila Joiosa and Tanguy Catelle from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du Roi in the lead.Groups of participants in surfski passing in front of the triple chimneys of the Sant Adria power plant during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race: in the lead are Joan Antoni Yécorra Andorrà and Tanguy Catelle. Geoffroy Veith, from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du Roi,winner of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race in the category of Surfski Men Veterans of age 35–39, in his Fenn Elite S model, pursued by Mauro Manca who came in second, from Club Piragüismo Barcelona in his Think Uno Max surfski model.Jordi Mauri Alarcon from Club Piragüismo Barcelona participating in the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, passing in front of the W Barcelona (Hotel Vela), with Mount Tibidabo in the background, paddling in a Vajda Next surfski model. Francisco José Marco Bertomeu in his custom-painted Carbonology surfski model participating in the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, passing in front of the beaches of Poblenou with the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre and the Hotel Arts Barcelona in the background.
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REgistrations are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €40/person and it is valid for both race days. Early registration is €35 till Nov 1. Race T-shirt, barbecue and GPS trackers for the Saturday downwind included in the price. Registration is FREE for all medallists of the last edition in 2022!
Register now
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Useful info
Surfski Rentals
OC1 & V1 Rentals
Accommodation:
Alberg La Conreria
Accommodation:
Hotel Marina Badalona
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