A Paddle Adventure Around Iconic Peanut Island

Date: Saturday August 9, 2025

Location: Riviera Beach Marina Village, Palm Beach County, FL

🏄‍♂️ About the Adventure

Dip your paddle into paradise! 🌊

BillBone Paddle the Peanut is a magical SUP and Sitdown 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 counterclockwise.

Distance: 2 miles for each loop around the island including the beach start at Riveria Beach Marina Village
Water Conditions: Calm, tidal, protected
Fun Tip: Hug the shoreline! Green buoy marks your return.
Rentals Available: No board? No kayak? No worries! See Rental Info below.
Professioanal Chip Timing Ankle Straps

🌴 Categories

🏋️ Competitive Divisions

Sitdown 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

(2 laps = 4 miles)
Each athlete must dismount at the beach and run through the start/finish line for a lap split at the completion of each lap. RFID timing ankle straps must be worn at all times

Open Male & Female
Masters 40+ Male & Female
Senior Masters 50+ Male & Female

🏝️ Recreational Fun Divisions

Recreational Kayak (2 laps) (40 rentals available if you do not own one)

Open Male & Female

Recreational SUP (1 Lap) (12' 6" and under) (30 Rentals Available if you do not own a SUP)

Beginner Male & Female
Beginner Masters 40+ Male & Female
Beginner Senior Masters 50+ Male & Female

Paddle with My Pet (1 lap) (SUP ONLY)

Open Male & Female

📋 Notes:

Laps Explained: ~2 miles (per lap for SUP and includes dismounting at the beach start/finish area); ~1.75 miles (per lap for OC1 and recreational kayaks).
Pets: Dogs or small pets welcome on board for "Paddle with My Pet" — life jackets encouraged!
Rentals: Limited rentals available, first-come, first-served.
OC1 Only: No OC2 or V1 craft permitted.

🌊 Event Highlights

🏝️ Scenic island views and turquoise waters
🚫 No pressure — just a fun-first paddle vibe!
🎉 Beach party with music, refreshments, and giveaways
🎁 Swag bag including event tee and souvenir dry bag

📅 Registration Details

Entry: $55 (add $10 after July 26; $10 more on event day)
Includes timing chip, event tee, dry bag, safety support, finish-line fruit and beverages, vendor village access
Optional Registration Protection: $5.99 (details)

🕒 Event Schedule

7:00 AM: Check-in and Board/Kayak drop-off opens
8:00 AM: Safety Briefing
8:10 AM: Sitdown Craft Start/OC1 (4 Laps) - In Water Start
8:11 AM: 14' Race SUPs (2 laps) - Beach Start
8:12 AM: Recreational Kayaks (2 Laps) - In Water Start
8:13 AM: Recreational SUP (1 Lap) - Beach Start
8:14 AM: Paddle with your pet (1 Lap) - Beach Start
9:30 AM: Beach chill with music and refreshments
10:00 AM: Awards and giveaways

🛳 Rentals Info

Rentals: $50 - SUP or Kayak (Single/Double) 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!