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It is now official! The Barcelona Paddle Race is coming back between 6–8 december 2024 for a 3-day long festival with its signature 16 km downwind race along the coast of Barcelona a second day of outrigger canoe team races!

Program

6 DEc, FrIDAY | OPEN DAY & Clinics
10:00–18:00
Individual training, boat testing
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
V1 Intro & Clinic (Tahitian outrigger canoe)
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
Surfski intro classes
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
15:00–18:00
Pre-registration & dorsals
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
7 Dec, Saturday| Barcelona Paddle Race
16 km downwind race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Playa de la Marina (Badalona)
08:00–10:00
Registration & dorsals
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
09:00–09:30
Race briefing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
9:30–11:00
Prepare & transfer trailers
Port of Badalona
11:00
Shuttle bus from Badalona to Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
12:30
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
16:00
Medal ceremony & fiesta with barbecue
TBD
8 Dec, SUNDAY| V6 TEAM Race
14 km V6 race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Port de Badalona
9:30
Team line-up & briefing
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona
10:15
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start is from the water)
13:00
Snacks & medal ceremony
Port of Badalona

Program

6 DEc, FrIDAY | OPEN DAY & Clinics
10:00–18:00
Individual training, boat testing
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
V1 Intro & Clinic (Tahitian outrigger canoe)
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
Surfski intro classes
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
15:00–18:00
Pre-registration & dorsals
BCN Caiac (Port of Badalona)
7 Dec, Saturday| Barcelona Paddle Race
16 km downwind race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Playa de Montgat Nord (Montgat)
08:00–10:00
Registration & dorsals
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
09:00–09:30
Race briefing
Sala de Actividades, Port of Badalona
9:30–11:00
Prepare & transfer trailers
Port of Badalona
11:00
Shuttle bus from Badalona to start: Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
12:30
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start line)
16:00
Medal ceremony & fiesta with barbecue
Cabrera de Mar
8 Dec, SUNDAY| V6 TEAM Race
14 km V6 race | Barcelona
Playa Somorrostro (Barcelona) – Port de Badalona
9:30
Team line-up & briefing
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona
10:15
Race start
Playa Somorrostro, Barcelona (start is from the water)
13:00
Snacks & medal ceremony
Port of Badalona
Jan-Willem Den Hartog from the Amersfoort Lifesaving & Oceanracing club from The Netherlands, passing in front of the beaches of Poblenou with the Mapfre tower and Torre Glories in the background, paddling in a Vajda Next surfski model during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race.

REgistrations for the race are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €35/person and it is valid for both race days. Registration is FREE for medallists at the last edition in 2022!
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Event Partners

Technical partners

Race categories

16 KM Downwind
Surfski SS1 Men & Women [Senior, Sub18; Veterans: 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60+]
Surfski SS2 Open [Senior; Sub18]
OC1 Men & Women [Senior]
V1 Men & Women [Senior]
Traditional Sea Kayak Men & Women [Senior]
*In case of less than 4 participants per category, you'll be added to the category one above.
V6 Team Race
V6 Team*
*V6 team categories will be announced shortly, for the time being it stays 'Open' as default.
Non-Competitive Downwind
Open to all types of paddle craft
*Shortened downwind course on same day as the individual race, from Somorrostro to Montgat.

The Route

16 KM Downwind | 7 Dec, Saturday
With the expectation that the Garbí, the local S/SW thermal wind will deliver, the race course is scheduled for midday. After a short 1.5 km upwind till the Hotel W, the race course turns northwards and the downwind section begins. The course closely follows the Barcelona coastline, allowing a unique view of the entire city and its iconic architecture.

The course passes by the Hotel W, the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre & the Arts Hotel, Torre Glories, the modernist office buildings of Diagonal Mar, the giant solar pergola at Forum, the Triple Towers of St. Adria before the finish line at the Playa de la Marina by the Port of Badalona.

The Route

16 KM Downwind | 7 Dec, Saturday
With the expectation that the Garbí, the local S/SW thermal wind will deliver, the race course is scheduled for midday. After a short 1.5 km upwind till the Hotel W, the race course turns northwards and the downwind section begins. The course closely follows the Barcelona coastline, allowing a unique view of the entire city and its iconic architecture.

The course passes by the Hotel W, the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre & the Arts Hotel, Torre Glories, the modernist office buildings of Diagonal Mar, the giant solar pergola at Forum, the Triple Towers of St. Adria, and the historic pier of Badalona. The finish is at the seaside town of Montgat.

PLaya SOmorrostro▸

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
The race starts from Playa Somorrostro, a protected sandy beach right next to Port Olimpic.
Participants will first head south towards the iconic Hotel W Barcelona.

Once there, look for the large black & yellow buoy, a fixed structure marking underwater rocks near the seawall. To avoid the rocks, stay away from the seawall itself and aim directly for the buoy to make a full turn where the water is safe and deep.

▸ PLaya de la Marina

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
Once you have passed the Triple Chimneys of St Adria, head for the entrance of the Port of Badalona then turn towards the small sandy beach between the small breakwater and the walls of the port. The finish line is on the beach, you must pass through the giant inflatable arc and run to report to the race judges wearing red T-shirts.

PLaya SOmorrostro▸

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
The race starts from Playa Somorrostro, a protected sandy beach right next to Port Olimpic.
Participants will first head south towards the iconic Hotel W Barcelona.

Once there, look for the large black & yellow buoy, a fixed structure marking underwater rocks near the seawall. To avoid the rocks, stay away from the seawall itself and aim directly for the buoy to make a full turn where the water is safe and deep.

▸ PLaya de Montgat Nord

Start line of the Barcelona Paddle Race at Playa Somorrostro, Port Olimpic, Barcelona.
Once you have passed the Triple Chimneys of St Adria and the Port of Badalona, aim at the hilly outcrop of Turo de Montgat. There are tall residential towers on a hilltop, in a forested area. These will help in guiding you.  

The finish line will be on a small sandy beach right behind the breakwater so take a sharp left when you reach the rocks. The beach is well protected from the southerly wind & waves.   

V6 Team Race | Outrigger Canoe

14 KM Race course | 8 Dec, Sunday
On Sunday, Spain's first ever long-distance outrigger canoe race will be held between Barcelona and Badalona. With a start from Somorrostro beach just outside Port Olimpic and the finish line at the Port of Badalona, it will be mostly downwind along the coast, touching upon some major coastal landmarks of both Barcelona and Badalona.
Possible course modificationS

In case of an easterly front ('Levante' wind & waves from NE/E), both race courses will be adjusted and optimised for downwind.
In case of no-wind/low-wind conditions, the original standard 'Garbí' downwind course (south to north) remains in place.

MEdal Ceremony & BBQ Fiesta

The medal ceremony and post-race fiesta will take place in a private venue not far from the finish line, with ample outdoors space and seating to accommodate all the participants and their company. The barbecue meal is included in the registration fee for all competitors, and additional tickets for friends & family are available for purchase. Expect a lot of meat, but vegetarian options will be there as well. 😉

REgistrations for the race are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €35/person and it is valid for both race days. Registration is FREE for medallists at the last edition in 2022!
Register now

Race Videos

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Race Program & details

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Rental partners

Rental partners

Elite racing models by Vajda Surfski, choose from a wide variety of carbon or fiberglass skis. Pre-book to rent, or visit our test center & club at Barcelona Caiac.
Models available
Makai 43
Makai 48
Makai 50
Makai 53
Makai Mini
Next 43
Next 46
Raptor
Pre-Book A Surfski
Choose your canoe: V1 or OC1. Pre-book to rent, or visit our paddling club at Barcelona Caiac to test them.
Models available
OC1 AllWave Mito
OC1 AllWave Libra
V1 Are Tahiti
V1 Fai 3x (2018)
Pre-Book an outrigger
In partnership with Fenn.fr, you can now pre-book their available models for the race. For more information, visit their official website.
Contact FENN.FR

2022 race photos

Josep Enric Rovira Benaiges from Club Vela Platja Llarga in a Vajda Makai 43 surfski model, followed by Roger Villuendas and Sara Muñoz from Barcelona Caiac (Club Piraguismo Barcelona) during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race in a Fenn double surfski, passing in front of the W Hotel Barcelona (Hotel Vela). Daniel Cedero and Lydia Carrasco from Club Piraguismo Poblamarina during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, paddling in front of a large sailboat with Mount Tibidabo in the background, in a Carbonology Boost double surfski.Víctor Reguant Boadella (Club Piragüismo Barcelona) in his Vajda Next 43 surfski model during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, passing in front of the W Barcelona (Hotel Vela) and the seawall of Port Vell.Participants of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race during the starting moments of the race. In the forefront are: Mauro Manca from Barcelona Caiac (Club Piraguismo Barcelona), Jordi Borras Fonts and Jordi Ramon Sumoy from Club Vela Platja Llarga, Geoffroy Veith from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du RoiMarc Julian (Club Piragüismo Barcelona) in his Vajda Makai 43 surfski model during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, with the beaches of Poblenou in the background. Group of participants of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, paddling in close formation in their surfskis in front of the triple chimneys of the Sant Adria power plant, with Joan Antoni Yécorra Andorrà from Club Nàutic La Vila Joiosa and Tanguy Catelle from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du Roi in the lead.Groups of participants in surfski passing in front of the triple chimneys of the Sant Adria power plant during the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race: in the lead are Joan Antoni Yécorra Andorrà and Tanguy Catelle. Geoffroy Veith, from Club Terre De Camargue Le Grau du Roi,winner of the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race in the category of Surfski Men Veterans of age 35–39, in his Fenn Elite S model, pursued by Mauro Manca who came in second, from Club Piragüismo Barcelona in his Think Uno Max surfski model.Jordi Mauri Alarcon from Club Piragüismo Barcelona participating in the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, passing in front of the W Barcelona (Hotel Vela), with Mount Tibidabo in the background, paddling in a Vajda Next surfski model. Francisco José Marco Bertomeu in his custom-painted Carbonology surfski model participating in the 2022 Barcelona Paddle Race, passing in front of the beaches of Poblenou with the twin skyscrapers of Torre Mapfre and the Hotel Arts Barcelona in the background.
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Accommodation

Hotel Marina Badalona

Modern, high-rise luxury hotel within the Port of Badalona and right by the famous seaside promenade. Book your rooms and take advantage of the port facilities for a warm-up training before the race, or to enjoy the seaside bars and restaurants.
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Sunset view of the Hotel Marina Badalona, the closest accommodation option to the race venue for participants of the Barcelona Paddle Race.

Alberg La Corneria, Tiana

Affordably priced dorm rooms in a 497-bed capacity hostel, a well-known accommodation choice for sports camps and summer camps. La Corneria is situated in Tiana, tucked away in a quiet mountainous area at the outskirts of Barcelona, close to both the city centre and the race venue in Badalona.
Prices
*IVA included in the price
Dorm with shared bathroom
<17 year old
€ 28.50
18–25 year old
€ 31.00
>25 year old
€ 34.10
Dorm with private bathroom
<17 year old
€ 30.00
18–25 year old
€ 34.00
>25 year old
€ 37.40
To make a reservation, write to us or inquire directly at the hostel:
comercial4@peretarres.org
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Photos of the historic inner courtyard of Alberg La Corneria, a youth hostel situated in Tiana, Barcelona.

REgistrations for the race are OPEN!

Limited to 100 participants, save your spot now! Registration fee is €35/person and it is valid for both race days. Registration is FREE for medallists at the last edition in 2022!
Register now
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