PADDLING
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025WOLLASTON BEACH, QUINCY
Early Bird Entry Fee: TBD
Standard Entry Fee: TBD
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2025
*Not accepting on-site registrations
(Schedule 2025 - TBD)
Event Schedule:
Competitor check in: 9:00 a.m.
Race briefing: 9:30 a.m.
Event Start: 10:00 a.m.
Event End:12:00 p.m.
Eligibility
Athletes must meet at least one of the following criteria
- A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island, or New York
- A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island, or New York
Surfski
- Mens SS1, SS2
- Womens SS1, SS2
- Mixed SS2
Outrigger Canoe
- Mens OC1, OC2
- Womens OC1, OC2
- Mixed OC2
* Categories with less than three registered competitors may be combined
(Course 2025 - TBD)
The 2025 Bay State Games Paddling competition is an ocean-based course designed specifically for surfskis and outrigger canoes. (Location of course 2025 TBD) Final course determination to be made on race day, based on conditions.
Starting Format: Competitors will line up boats at the starting line. Race officials will announce a five-minute warning, a one-minute warning, and a countdown to start. Category-based starting heat may be employed, depending on field size.
Finishing Format: Competitors will exit boats upon returning to the beach and proceed to the check-out area, which will be clearly indicated with signage and/or flags. Race officials will collect wristbands from competitors at the check-out area.
For a full listing of the rules, please click here.
Master the Ocean Challenge! Test your ocean paddling prowess. Designed for both surfskis and outrigger canoes, the 2025 course features a strategic layout that promises a scenic and competitive race day.
Pioneering Spirit! Be part of the inaugural paddling competition at Massachusetts’ Bay State Games. This event not only adds a new chapter to the storied tradition of the Games but also sets the stage for future paddlers to follow in your wake. Your participation marks the beginning of what promises to be a celebrated annual tradition.
Community and Commitment! Connect with a diverse group of paddling enthusiasts gathered to push their collective limits and support one another. As an event organized by the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your participation contributes to MASF’s broader mission of fostering sportsmanship and physical fitness across the state.
National Scale! Participating in this event gives you the opportunity to compete under the umbrella of the ACA’s USA Surfski National Series, aligning your personal goals with broader national objectives. It’s a chance to measure your skills against some of the best in the sport, enhancing your competitive edge.
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