Race the Lake – Paddle Events & Elite Coaching at Tahoe Waterman

From first-time racers to elite athletes, everyone’s welcome on the water.

Paddle with Purpose

Iconic Races, Pristine Waters, Unforgettable Challenge

At Tahoe Waterman, we celebrate the spirit of competition and community on Lake Tahoe’s stunning waters. Whether you're chasing personal records or just love paddling with a crew, our race series offers something for every level. Each event is open to the public—no pro status required.

Paddle Jam

June 21, 2025

The Paddle Jam is a summer iconic event of the Tahoe Waterman Paddle Racing Series. The Paddle Jam takes place on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. New this year is a tec32hnical course for SUPs and Prone Paddleboards and a long-distance race for the fast craft, outriggers, and surfskis.

Tahoe Waterman Paddle Jam logo featuring mountains and water in a triangular design.
Children paddleboarding in a lake near forested shore, wearing colorful life jackets, under a blue sky.

Downwind Championship

AUGUST 09, 2025

Lake Tahoe Downwind Championship. The Kaspian Downwinder is a classic downwind run for the Team Tahoe Waterman crew, whenever the wind allows. Lake Tahoe is a sleeper downwind destination. The lake has a big fetch with afternoon high winds, a great combination for riding bumps and gliding across the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe.

Logo for the Tahoe Waterman Downwind Championship with stylized mountain illustration.
Person kayaking with paddler in background on a lake surrounded by trees.

Tahoe Cup

SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14, 2025

Tahoe Cup / Lake Crossing is set apart from paddle races by its length (22 miles) and the majestic paddle across Lake Tahoe nicknamed the Alpine Caribbean. Surrounded by 2000' peaks, Lake Tahoe is known worldwide as a skier's paradise, the alpine destination is one of the largest flat-water paddle venues in the world, where the serenity of the deep blue water meets the towering pines.

Logo for Lake Crossing Tahoe Cup by Tahoe Waterman, featuring a stylized map outline of Lake Tahoe.
Two men kayaking in the ocean, paddling closely together. The kayaks are marked with the word 'epic' and there is visible splashing water around the paddles.
Person paddling in a kayak on a clear blue lake with mountainous landscape in the background.

Elite Coaching

Elite coaching offers personalized, high-level training to maximize an athlete's potential. This program includes tailored workouts, advanced performance analysis, and strategic planning to enhance skills and achieve peak performance. Athletes receive one-on-one guidance from Jay Wild's coaching, focusing on technique, endurance, and mental toughness. Elite coaching also incorporates a mindful lifestyle approach, ensuring continuous improvement. Whether preparing for competitions or aiming for personal bests, elite coaching provides the support and expertise needed to excel at the highest level.

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