Gold Coast Ocean Race

The fifth annual Special Report on Paddlesports shows that paddlesports are on the rise, again setting a record for the number of participants. In 2014, 21.7 million Americans — 7.4 percent of the population — enjoyed paddling

This represents an increase of more than 3 million participants since the study began in 2010. Paddlers averaged 7 annual outings in 2014, up from 6.8 the year before. Collectively, paddling participants made nearly 216 million outings.

Staff will communicate and provide map of start location A or B when location is confirmed Each competitor must check in to be allocated their race number and have their board measured. Communication of next process - Race Safety and Course Brief