A MASSIVE thanks to all donors, sponsors, competitors, volunteers, media partners, and everyone else involved in “The Revival” of the Santa Cruz Paddlefest in 2025. It was a wildly successful event and the stoke is high!

Join us and be part of the longest-running paddle surf competition on the planet. We’ve secured preliminary permits for the 35th annual event happening on March 26-30, 2026, so mark your calendar. Registration will open in January 2026.

For over 34 years, our world-famous venue in the heart of Santa Cruz, California, Steamer Lane, has drawn in elite athletes from around the globe to compete in kayak, SUP, and waveski surfing. This location also boasts a world-class intermediate surf break, Indicators, which attracts paddle surfers looking for competition and to develop their skills.