"Paddling together to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer."
Just two years after his cancer treatment, Jack Marshall Shimko, an avid waterman and outdoor enthusiast is ready to embark on his 2nd annual mission to beat cancer through his favorite sport. This year, Jack has chosen to team-up with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation for support on his solo distance paddle, to plan a race event and afterparty on September 10th and to raise funds for the foundation through all three aspects of Paddle2live 2011.
In late August of 2011, Jack Shimko will attempt a 260-mile ultra-marathon in the open ocean as a Team Duke Athlete, drawing an audience and fundraising dollars for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation through “Paddle2Live”. Shimko is set to depart from Pt. Conception, CA, and plans to paddle 26 miles a day for 10 days, touching all 8 of the Channel Islands before reaching his hometown of Newport Beach. Jack will land just north of the Newport Pier during the Paddle2Live Race day and in front of hundreds of friends, family, supporters and race participants. His journey and his accomplishments will be celebrated on September 10th, as he arrives on the beach during the races and at the Paddle2Live Afterparty.
PADDLE2LIVE RACE DAY
September 10, 2011
2100 West Oceanfront Newport Beach, CA 92663
“Blackies” beach, between the Newport Pier & Lifeguard Tower 22
The paddle races are in the ocean.
6:30am-1pm
Entry fee includes race, event shirt, lunch, goody bag, beach festivities and more. Your race registration helps fight cancer with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation! Thank you for your support!
Schedule of Events:
6:30am On-site Registration Open
8:00am Open Class/4 Mile Race Meeting
8:30am Open 4 Mile Course Start
9:30am Elite Class/10 Mile Race Meeting
10:00am 10 mile Elite Start
10:30am - Recreational Paddle Meeting
11:00am Family Fun/Rec Paddle Start
11am-1pm Participant Lunch Served - Haute Cakes Caffe
12:00 noon Jack’s Arrival from solo distance paddle and beach celebrations
3:00pm Afterparty at Via Lido Plaza
Open Class 4 Mile Race Course Description
Paddlers will start on the beach, paddle out through the surf and will head straight out (offshore) for two miles (to RS4 existing buoy) and back and finish on the beach.*
Awards will be presented at the Paddle2Live Afterparty!
Elite Class 10 Mile Race Course Description
Paddlers will start on the beach, paddle out through the surf and will head straight out (offshore) for two miles (to RS4 existing buoy) and then diagonally south to the wedge (Buoy B - placed buoy close to the north jetty at The Wedge), then head to Buoy C toward the shore.Paddlers will head back towards the pier along and outside of the surf line. Paddlers will go around the last buoy D (placed buoy near the end of the Newport Pier) and paddle into the shore (North of the pier) and finish on the beach*.
Elite Prize Money Categories (Awards will be presented at the Paddle2Live Afterparty! ):
Top 3 overall SUP (Man or Woman)
Top 3 Women SUP
Top 3 SUP Boards 12’6” and under Overall
Top 3 SUP Boards 12’6” and under Women
Top SUP Master (50+)
Top Prone Master (50+)
Top 3 Paddleboard (Prone/Laydown) Man or Woman, Any board size
For each category, a monetary gift will be donated in the racer's name to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Family Fun Paddle .5 Mile Course
The family fun course will start on the beach, on the north side of the pier and paddlers head out towards the end of the Newport Pier (approx. 1053 feet) and take a left shoulder turn around the buoy D (placed buoy). Then, they will take a left shoulder turn around "Buddy's Buoy" and then head back to "D" to take a right shoulder turn before paddling into the shore, towards the finish. Paddlers will take a quick run up the sand and through the finish line.
*All courses may be altered depending on conditions.
RECREATIONAL RACE - AGE, SAFETY & VESSEL INFORMATION
- If you are paddling solo, you must be age 13 and over.
- Ages 8-13 may paddle tandem (on the same board with someone else) with a parent. Is it required by the Coast Guard for anyone age 12 and under to WEAR a life jacket/PFD.
- It is allowable (in the Recreational Race only) to paddle a surfboard (non-paddleboard/SUP).
- The course, age requirements and other elements of the Recreational Paddle are all subject to conditions (surf/weather/wind/current).
Rules and Safety
Paddle2Live is a World Paddle Association officially sanctioned event.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has officially classified stand up paddleboards (SUP) as a vessel. All persons 12 years old and under are required to wear a USCG-approved life jacket or PFD however all operators over 12 years of age are only required to have a Type III adult USCG-approved life jacket or PFD either attached to the vessel or on the operators person.
Please see the following link to the article on the WPA (World Paddle Association) regarding the USCG and safetly laws.: http://worldpaddleassociation.com/2010/12/30/pfd-laws-sup-or-paddleboards-now-classified-as-vessels/
Important Parking Information
Step 1 - Drop Off Your Equipment at the Newport Beach Pier Equipment Valet
For your convenience, Paddle2Live has an equipment drop off zone, where you can drive straight to Newport Beach Pier, drop off your paddleboard and other large equipment items, and then find parking at pre-designated areas, without walking long distances with large equipment. Parking at the Pier/P2L Event Site is limited and there are meters. FREE Official Event Parking is located at the Via Lido Plaza (3425 Via Lido Newport Beach)- Please drop off equipment at the Newport Beach Pier FIRST, and then proceed to the Official Event Parking Lot to park. (No equipment is allowed on the shuttles)
Step 2 Proceed to Official Event Parking Lot & Shuttle Pick Up
Via Lido Plaza (SHUTTLE LOCATION and Afterparty Location)
3425 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Directions (you will receive a placard for your dashboard (parking pass) with a map and directions to parking):
From Newport Beach Pier, head north on Newport Boulevard Turn Right on Via Lido and turn right into the backside of the “Old Pavilions” , just past the Lido Theatre, facing Via Lido and Via Oporto. You may not park in the front side (facing Newport Blvd) (FOLLOW ALL EVENT SIGNAGE.)
To get back to the event site, jump on the Free Shuttle, located in the back of the old Pavilion's parking lot
Shuttles run from 6:00 am 3:00 pm.
