Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins.
Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team
Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins.
Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team
Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins.
Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team
Teams of 4 SUP Paddlers have 2.5 hours to navigate through the mangrove mazes of Ten Thousand Islands to retrieve treasure from 15 hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all 15 gold doubloons and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins.
Entry fee is $25 per person/$100 per team
Water Shuttle Schedule – Reserve a space on the shuttle during sign ups. Shuttles leave on a rotation from Goodland boat park for the island approximately every 30min. If you have signed up for a shuttle ride, you will be assisted with which shuttle to take once onsite. Please plan on arriving on time as space is limited and we are on a tight timeline.
IMPORTANT: THE LAST SHUTTLE WILL DEPART FROM GOODLAND BOAT PARK AT 5:30 PM EACH DAY, AND WILL DEPART THE ISLAND AT 6PM EACH NIGHT. YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 530 IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING OUT TO THE ISLAND ON FRIDAY EVENING. IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON CAMPING ON THE ISLAND YOU MUST BE ON THE LAST SHUTTLE OFF THE ISLAND AT 6PM.
Morning Paddle clinic and breakfast presented by NSP/Surf Tech. Come learn the to navigate the local water ways and tides with the NSP/Surf Tech team and local paddle expert who will give you some inside information on how to paddle the tunnels of Cape Romano.
Red Bull Privateers Race!
The "Sun Bum Lounge" will be open after the race with fruit, snacks and drinks for all participants. There will be a bon fire, and beach games followed by a beach side film premier of #BananaSuitFridays.
Join the 4ocean Community Cleanup Team Sunday morning for a clean up of the Ten Thousand Islands area. 4ocean will provide hemp bags and gloves for all of the volunteers to use during the cleanup. Make sure to check out our Education Village and a 4ocean Pop-Up Shop during the cleanup event. This is your chance to purchase 4ocean hats, 4ocean reusable water bottles, 4ocean shirts and any of the 2019 limited edition bracelets!
● Participants will start on Cape Romano, Ten Thousand Islands, FL.
● At the sound of the cannon teams take off into the course in any direction they choose.
● Teams will have two and a half hours to collect one doubloon from each of the 15 treasure chests.
● The team that collects all the doubloons and crosses the finish line in the fastest time, wins!
● All team members must be present at the beach with their medallions before they may cross the finish line.
● All teams will consist of 4 team members. Participants will be assigned to a team if they enter as an individual.
● Participants may have more than one person per board if they choose, but may not go over the 4 person per team restriction.
● Teams can stay together of split up, depending on strategy.
● Each participant shall receive a map 30 minutes prior to the start of the event of the general location of each of the treasure chests
● Foot protection is recommended
● PFD's are required by all participants
● SUP and Prone will be allowed to participate. No canoes, kayaks, or boards with additional propulsion of any kind.
● A portion of entry fees shall be donated to the Rookery Bay Estuarine Research Reserve
NOTE: While we understand that this is a fun event, in the effort of safety Red Bull will enforce a strict no alcohol rule on Saturday morning through the duration of the race. Red Bull reserves the right to disqualify any participant from the race that has violated this rule or our staff deems unfit to compete.
● Island of Cape Romano, just South of Marco island. PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE ISLAND
● The official launch point is Goodland Boat Park. Boat shuttles to the island will be available to those who register for transportation upon sign up. This will be an additional $25 fee for those who choose to take the shuttle.
● For those not taking the shuttle, transportation out to the island will be up to you. Paddling out to the island is possible from Caxambus Park on Marco Island.
● Team check In, will be at the Goodland Boat Park on Friday and Saturday morning. ALL participants must check in prior to getting out to the island.
● Parking is available on Goodland Island. Unload your gear at Goodland Boat park and follow the signs to 1 of 2 parking lots a short walk away from the launch point to park your car (1/4 of a mile).
● Parking is free
● Overnight parking in a secure lot is available to those who register to camp on the island. Red Bull is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO CARPOOL AS PARKING IS LIMITED
IMPORTANT: THE LAST SHUTTLE WILL DEPART FROM GOODLAND BOAT PARK AT 5:30 PM EACH DAY, AND WILL DEPART THE ISLAND AT 6PM EACH NIGHT. YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 530PM IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GOING OUT TO THE ISLAND ON FRIDAY EVENING. IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON CAMPING ON THE ISLAND YOU MUST BE ON THE LAST SHUTTLE OFF THE ISLAND AT 6PM.
● Participants who register for a spot on the transportation boats will have a spot for themselves, board, and gear out and back from the Island of Cape Romano.
● Shuttles will be departing from Goodland Boat Park every 30min for those that register for a shuttle spot upon sign ups. Participants can bring camping gear and boards along with them, however SPACE IS LIMITED.
● Additional transportation options are available in the Ten Thousand Islands area. Participants are free to rent or bring their own boat to get out to the island. Paddling out to the island is also a possibility from Caxambus Park in Marco Island for day trippers. No overnight parking is permitted at Caxambus.
● SHUTTLES STOP RUNNING AT SUNSET, so please make sure you plan accourdingly if you with to take a shuttle.
Participants who want to stay on island will get to be a part of the event atmosphere with music, bonfires, manufacturer equipment, board demos, and events provided at partner campsites.
● If you plan on camping Friday or Saturday night, you must specify with us upon registering for the event.
● Additional waivers will need to be signed for those that camp.
● Campers who register for transportation will have access to the transportation shuttle beginning Friday at 1pm.
● If you plan on camping please follow all the rules of the Rookery Bay National Estuary, do not damage the environment and please clean up after yourself.
● This is very primitive camping, so you MUST be prepared to bring all the supplies you and your team will need to survive. Come prepared with bug spray, shelter, safety and race gear you will need for the night. Water will be available onsite to refill water bottles but plan on bringing your own
● Food Boats will be onsite Friday night and all day Saturday to provide food and drink options for participants so be sure to bring some cash/card.
NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE ISLAND PER ROOKERY BAY RESERVE SO PLEASE LEAVE YOUR 4 LEG FRIENDS AT HOME
Participants not wanting to camp can stay at 1 of 2 hotel blocks we have set up just outside of Naples, a modest drive from the Goodland launch point. All participants are required to book their rooms on their own, and rooms are limited. Click the link below to book your room under the Red Bull Privateers group rate.