Join Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for the first annual Santa Barbara AQUATHON on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Leadbetter Beach from 8am-1pm! In collaboration with Waterkeeper Alliance’s SPLASH event series, this family-friendly, multi-sport, on-the-water event will bring the Santa Barbara community together to raise awareness and funds to protect and restore our beloved ocean. Everybody is invited to dive in, so register to participate or volunteer, help spread the word, bring your family, bring your friends, and most importantly, have fun out on the water!
- SURFATHON - Catch all the waves you can in a soft top competition. Ages 14 and under. Click for details!
- SWIMATHON - 500 meter or 1K ocean swims for all ages (under 18 requires parent permission).
- SUPATHON - 1.5K SUP races for boards 12' and under or open to any size. Ages 18 and over.
- MEGA-AQUATHON - 1K swim followed by the 1.5K open SUP paddle. Ages 18 and over.
Whether you are a serious athlete in training, a water-lover looking to have a salty good time, or a family (or group) with both, the Santa Barbara AQUATHON is the place to be on Saturday, September 17th. Bring your friends, rally your company or club, get registered, (maybe send some vendors and sponsors Channelkeeper's way) and we'll show how truly committed Santa Barbarians raise funds to protect our beautiful beaches, coastline and community.