Join Covewater and Surftech as we host 3-time Battle of the Paddle winner and SUP's female ambassador Candice Appleby and last year's Jay race winner Anthony Vela for appetizers and paddling discussion this Thursday evening before the 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.

Candice will talk about her third consecutive Battle of the Paddle victory, and we'll ask Anthony what winning last year's Jay Race meant to him personally.  Candice's unprecedented dominance in stand up paddling instantly puts her among the favorites in this year's women's SUP field.  Anthony, a lifeguard and highly accomplished waterman, could lead the pack in either prone paddling or stand up paddling - the only question is, which will he choose for this year's race?

Pupus from Pono Hawaiian Grill and beverages will be served.  No cost, and no RSVP necessary.

Pre-race registration will be available for both the Surftech Jay Race and the July 16th Covewater Classic Race. 

We hope to see you between 6-7pm at Covewater Paddle Surf, 726 Water St in Santa Cruz.