2020 Treasure Island Pirate Paddle 6, Virtual Race *(Note that there is no race for 2021, but we hope to be back in 2022)

Treasure Island Pirate Paddle is a multi-paddle-sport event held each year on the beautiful Manasquan River in Point Pleasant, New Jersey . The event was originally founded in 2015 by Paddle Surf New Jersey and continues to draw close to 200 participants each year from 14 states as well as Puerto Rico and Canada. For the 2020 event, in response to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we tried something brand new for Treasure Island Pirate Paddle 6. For the first time ever for a paddle-sport event, we presented a “Virtual Race”. So what does this mean? Ok, basically everything was the same, except for one thing. All participants paddled the same Manasquan River course as done in the past, the same launch from Riverfront Park and the same divisions for SUP, Prone Paddle, OC-1, OC-2, Surfski, and Kayak. The main difference was that the course remained open from June 01 thru September 06, 2020. Here’s how it worked.

Option-1 (semi-virtual):

You can paddle the Manasquan River courses as many times as you like (1-Mile, 3.5-Mile, or 6.25-Mile). You choose the days, and you choose the people that you would like to paddle with. When you’ve completed the course, you submit your time. That’s it! Pretty simple. We’ll compile the results and announce the winners after the paddle period. Oh, and you’ll still get a really cool shirt and some swag! Course maps are available on our page at www.paddleguru.com

Option-2: (complete virtual):

If you can’t make it to Point Pleasant, NJ, no problem. You can still submit your time virtually. Simply paddle 1-Mile, 3.5-Miles, or 6.25-Miles at your own home body of water anywhere in the world and submit your time, just like everyone else. Paddle the distances as many times as you like and keep submitting your times as they get better.

What are people saying about TIPP?

“Treasure Island Pirate Paddle was one of those races last year that jumped up and surprised everyone with how well run and fun it was. Put it on the list for 2016, and you won’t be disappointed.” - Terry Kent, SUP racer / 3 time Olympic athlete, Men’s 50+ Winner 2015.

“A race built on a basic fundamental. Community. The people come together, no matter the conditions. And paddle hard. All while smiling. But it just doesn’t stop on the race course. The after-party is a blast. Great raffle prizes and food. This is a must do event for sure!” - Jeramie Vaine, Professional paddle athlete, Men’s 2nd Place Overall, 2017

Registration can be done in advance online at www.paddleguru.com / 2020 Treasure Island Pirate Paddle is part of the (GSPS) Garden State Paddle Series - Race 1