🌴BillBone Paddle the Peanut🌴
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Place
📍Riviera Beach Marina Village, Palm Beach County, FL (CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS)
Grab your board, kayak, or outrigger and paddle the crystal-clear waters around iconic Peanut Island! All levels welcome-race, cruise, or bring your pet for the “Paddle with My Pet” lap. Rentals available if you need one!
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🏄♂️ About the Adventure
Dip your paddle into paradise! 🌊
BillBone Paddle the Peanut is a magical SUP and Sit-down Craft experience around the crystal-clear waters of Peanut Island. Whether you’re racing, looping, or just cruising, the course delivers epic coastal views, chill vibes, and unforgettable tropical memories.
From first-timers to seasoned paddlers, everyone’s welcome — friends, families, adventurers, and even your pets! Choose your challenge with competitive SUP and OC1 races or keep it relaxed with fun SUP rentals, kayaks, and the Paddle with My Pet division. Rentals available — paradise is calling!
📍 The Course
Launch from the stunning Riviera Beach Marina Village, glide through the protected Intracoastal, and orbit the historic Peanut Island.
- Distance: 2 miles for each loop around the island including the water/beach start at Riviera Beach Marina Village
- Water Conditions: Calm, tidal, protected
- Swag: Newly branded embroidered BillBone Paddle the Peanut beach towel.
- Fun Tip: Hug the shoreline! Green buoy marks your return.
- Rentals Available: No board? No kayak? No worries! See Rental Info below.
- Professional Chip Timing: Foam waterproof ankle timing bands
- Awards: Top 3 in each category
- Safety: One marine police safety boat and one observation boat during event
🏋️ Competitive Categories
Sit-down Craft (OC1) (4 laps = 7 miles)
Single-person outrigger canoe (OC1) only. Skip the beach finish until the end and cruise 4 laps around the island
Open Male & Female
Masters 40+ Male & Female
14-Foot Race SUP (3 laps = 5 miles)
Each athlete must complete 3 full laps. RFID timing ankle straps must be worn at all times
Open Male & Female
Masters 40+ Male & Female
Senior Masters 50+ Male & Female
🏝️ Recreational, Rescue and Pet Categories
Recreational Kayak (2 laps) (40 rentals available if you do not own one)
- Open Male & Female
Recreational & Inflatable SUP (1 Lap) (No Race SUP Boards) (30 Rentals Available if you do not own a SUP)
Beginner Male & Female
Beginner Masters 40+ Male & Female
Beginner Senior Masters 50+ Male & Female
Ocean Rescue Hand/Prone Paddle (1 Lap = 2 miles)
- Open Male and Female
Paddle with My Pet (1 lap = 2 miles) (SUP ONLY)
Open Male & Female
📋 Safety & Notes:
Course Safety Monitoring: We will have 2 safety boats to assist paddlers and oversee on-water safety. The safety boats will be equipped with communication and emergency gear. To request assistance, raise your paddle vertically and wave clearly. If you have to exit the event early please advise our staff.
Swim Ability: All participants should have the ability to swim as least 200 yards without any assistance and that they are comfortable paddling in open water.
Weather & Weather Conditions: The event may be delayed or canceled if conditions are unsafe (e.g. lightning, high winds, rough water conditions) Participants will be notified via email and announcements at the staging area.
Prohibited Conduct: Alcohol and drug use before or during the event is strictly prohibited. Unsafe, aggressive, or reckless paddling will result in removal from the event.
SUP 14′ Competitive: ~ Competitive 14′ SUP participants will start from the shoreline and return to the Start/Finish area to cross the line after completing 3 full laps.
SUP Recreational – Recreational SUP participants will start from the shoreline and complete one full lap.
Ocean Kayak 1 (OC1) (Single Person) – This is an in water start where you will complete 4 laps (1.75 miles per lap around the island) around Peanut Island and on your final lap you will head back to the Start/Finish line where you will have to dismount from your vessel and cross the finish line. This event does not have OC2 or V1 categories.
Recreational Kayaks – This is an in water start where you will complete 2 laps (1.75 miles per lap around the island) around Peanut Island and on your final lap you will head back to the Start/Finish line where you will have to dismount from your vessel and cross the finish line.
Ocean Rescue Hand Paddle (Prone) –Open to current or former ocean rescue lifeguards. Competitors must use a standard 10–12 ft rescue board.
Paddle with my Pet: This category is designed for those who can not be without their pet. Dogs or small pets welcome on board for “Paddle with My Pet” — life jackets encouraged! You will complete one lap around the island.
Leash: Leashes are recommended for all competitors to ensure safety during the event
Hydration & Sun Protection: Paddlers are responsible for their own hydration and should bring sunscreen and sun-protective gear.
- Personal Flotation Device (PFD): All participants must always either wear or secure to the paddle craft a U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on the water. Inflatable belt-style PFD’s are allowed if worn and used per manufacturer instructions.
Rentals: Limited rentals available, first-come, first-served.
🌊 Event Highlights
- 🏝️ Scenic island views and turquoise waters
- 🚫 No pressure — just a fun-first paddle vibe!
- 🎉 Beach party with music, refreshments, and giveaways
- 🎁 Souvenir Embroidered Beach Towel
📅 Registration Details
- Entry: $60 (add $10 after July 26) (service & merchant fees not included)
- First 200 entries will receive a embroidered beach towel
- Included: Embroidered ‘BillBone Paddle the Peanut’ beach towel, Single day membership – American Canoe Association (ACA) insurance for SUP/Paddle events ($10 and included in the registration fee), professional timing, safety support, finish-line fruit/beverages and music.
- Optional Registration Protection: $5.99 (details)
- American Canoe Association (ACA) members please email event director for $10 discount code) (Kevin@ESPtiming.com)
🕒 Event Schedule
- 7:30 AM: Check-in and Board/Kayak drop-off opens
- 8:30 AM: Safety Briefing
- 8:40 AM: Sitdown Craft Start/OC1 (4 Laps) – In Water Start
- 8:41 AM: 14′ Race SUPs (3 laps) – Beach Start
- 8:42 AM: Recreational Kayaks (2 Laps) – In Water Start
- 8:43 AM: Recreational SUP (1 Lap) – Beach Start
- 8:44 AM: Ocean Rescue Hand Paddle (Prone) – (1 Lap) – Beach Start
- 8:44 AM: Paddle with your pet (1 Lap) – Beach Start
- 10:30 AM: Beach chill with music and refreshments
- 11:00 AM: Awards and giveaways
🛳 Rentals Info from Get Wet Water Sports
- Rentals: $50 – Recreational SUP or Kayak from Get Wet Water Sports (reserve at registration)
- Sign Get Wet Waiver Here Before You Register
🌊 Need to Know
- BYOB – Bring Your Own Board or rent
- Drafting: Drafting isn’t just allowed – it’s practically a team sport. Find a buddy, make a train, and paddle like you’re late for happy hour.
- Life Jackets / PFDs required
- Free Parking at Riviera Beach Marina Village
- Spectators welcome!
💬 Questions?
Email us at kevin@ESPtiming.com
🌞 Paddle, Smile, Repeat! 🌊
Join the Peanut Island paddle party! It’s not a race—it’s a vibe.
See you on the water!
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