Each series is a collection of races with a consistent and competitive field of paddlers. Within a series, each paddler builds a pace index that reflects their relative performance. From it we calculate a projected finish time for each race, and how each paddler performs against their projection determines the podium.
Pacific Northwest regional races featuring long-distance open-water events with competitive fields. Draws racers from across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon, with occasional national and international athletes. Includes races from several organizers including Sound Rowers and PNWORCA. Boat classes include surfski, HPK, OC-1/2/6, canoe, SUP, and rowing.
Organizers: Sound Rowers, PNWORCA, Salmon Bay Paddle, Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team, Coast Outdoors / Deep Cove Kayak, Ocean Flight, Jericho Outrigger Canoe Club
2026 top racers (indexed pts):
Weekly Monday-night race series at Shilshole Bay, Seattle, hosted by the Ballard Elks Paddle Club (BEPC) from May through September. Open to all craft — kayak, surfski, SUP, outrigger, rowing. Typically a 3-mile open-water course with some exposure to waves and current. The field is a mix of social paddlers and competitive racers. This series originated as the Salmon Bay Paddle Monday Night series organized by Rob Casey, 2015–2018.
Organizers: Ballard Elks Paddle Club, Salmon Bay Paddle
2026 top racers (indexed pts):
Friday night race series around Duck Island on Green Lake, hosted by the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club. Open to all craft with a focus on sprint kayak and canoe. Course length is roughly 1 mile. Typically a small but competitive field of sprint racers.
Organizers: Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club
Standalone events that don't belong to a named series. Indexes are not computed or updated from these races because the fields and formats are too varied.
Organizers: Ballard Elks Paddle Club, Salmon Bay Paddle, Northwest Maritime Center, Whatcom Events
Indexes are not tracked for this series — finish times only.
Short weekly paddle race series in Seattle, organized by Urban Surf / 2100 Project. Similar format to BEPC Summer. Spotty record keeping — not all years have results.
Organizers: Urban Surf, Salmon Bay Paddle
2026 top racers (indexed pts):