We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Kumamoto and our sympathies to all those affected.
We send our heartfelt aloha to everyone affected, with hopes for their safety, and for the strength, resilience, and spirit of kōkua to carry their communities through recovery and rebuilding.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, The 8th ZUSHI PADDLE MEET will be held at Zushi Beach and in Zushi Bay, Kanagawa.
The event features SUP races and OC6 sprint races, with classes for kids and less-experienced racers as well as experienced paddlers.
Now in its 8th year, ZUSHI PADDLE MEET brings paddlers together to enjoy competition, the ocean, and the community surrounding paddle sports.
Event
The 8th ZUSHI PADDLE MEET
Date
Monday, October 12, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue
Zushi Beach and Zushi Bay, Kanagawa, Japan
SUP Races
The SUP races will be held on a buoy-marked course, with a standing beach start and beach finish.
OC6 Sprint Races
The OC6 sprint race is planned as an approximately 500-meter course, using an offshore turning point approximately 200 meters from shore.
Courses may be changed depending on weather, sea conditions, or safety considerations.
The Kids Class may not be held depending on the number of entries.
8:00 AM Competitor Registration
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM Racing Begins
3:00 PM All Races Scheduled to Finish
4:00 PM Awards Ceremony
The race schedule may change depending on the number of entries in each class.
For the latest information, please check the official ZUSHI PADDLE MEET Facebook page.
▶ ZUSHI PADDLE MEET Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/zushipaddlemeet/
Adults: JPY 4,000
Elementary School Students and Younger: JPY 2,000
An additional JPY 1,000 applies for double entry.
Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation by the participant, failure to attend on race day, or cancellation of the event due to weather, natural disaster, or other unavoidable circumstances.
Entry Deadline: September 23, 2026
Registration may close before the deadline once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
The registration forms are currently being prepared.
Entry links will be posted once they become available.
All SUP competitors are required to wear a leash and personal flotation device (PFD).
Safety boats will be positioned on the water for both SUP and OC6 races, and competitors will be visually monitored during racing.
The organizers will also work in cooperation with the Zushi Marine Federation to respond to sudden changes in weather and sea conditions.
Organizer
ZUSHI PADDLE MEET Executive Committee
Supported by
Zushi City
NPO Kaigan Club
Zushi Marine Federation
Japan Outrigger Canoe Association（JOCA）
Contact
ZUSHI PADDLE MEET Executive Committee
E-mail: zushipaddlemeet@gmail.com
