Race A Kayak Or Paddleboard In Portland
Join a Monday evening kayak or paddleboard race at East End Beach
Highlights
Compete in a friendly kayak and paddleboard race series at Portland’s East End Beach. Connect with other paddlers and build your skills during Monday evening races in July and August.
- Race alongside kayakers and paddleboarders in a friendly competition
- Check in at East End Beach near the bathhouse and Portland Paddle containers
- Attend a brief race meeting at 5:50 before the 6:00 start
- Bring required safety gear like a personal flotation device and a whistle
- Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard if you need one
Things to know
Public bathrooms and changing rooms close at 5pm; a portable toilet is available beside the office for customers in the evenings. Rentals are first come, first served from the standard fleet.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. 50% refund if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance. No refund if you cancel less than 2 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
FAQs
Arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 to park, unload, and check in. Attend the brief race meeting at 5:50, and plan to have your boat on the water for the 6:00 start.
Bring a personal flotation device (PFD) and any required safety gear, your boat and paddle, a communication device (for example, a phone or very high frequency (VHF) radio), and a noise signaling device (for example, a whistle). Also bring paddling clothes and footwear, sun protection, and hydration. Optional items include a wetsuit or drysuit, a light (headlamp or flashlight), and navigation tools (chart and compass).
Use free all-day parking in the lot halfway up the hill on Cutter Street or on most nearby residential streets. Spaces closest to the beach may be limited to 5 minutes or two hours. You can unload next to the bathhouse, but move your vehicle promptly and finish organizing gear after you park.
Meeting details
1 Cutter Street Portland, ME US 04101
