LAKE OHRID SUP CROSSING 2024

Paddle Klub is organizing our 4th Annual 'LAKE OHRID SUP CROSSING'. A magical SUP adventure full of sunshine, fresh air, great people, lots of fun, truly the perfect mix of ingredients for an unforgettable event. This 'Crossing' is done in three categories, a 23km PRO RACE for paddlers with hardboards, a 23km RACE for paddlers with inflatables and our most popular category the 26km ‘ADVENTURE’ for recreational paddlers that will be paddling along the magical coastline of Lake Ohrid. 

The 23km RACE for both hardboards and inflatables is a long and demanding challenge for anyone that is into endurance races, definitely a great place to practice for some of the major events on the SUP calendar. Luka Kozar and Maja Dolzan hold the records at the moment with some incredible times of 2h 29min 52sec in the men's PRO category and 2h 54min in the women's PRO category.

The 26km ADVENTURE is for recreational paddlers and it's our most popular format. It's a guided group tour from our club members from Paddle Klub and the whole 'Crossing' lasts from 6 to 8 hours depending on the number of people registered and the weather conditions that day. This category is limited to 100 paddlers. The 2023 edition featured paddlers from 15 different countries.

During this 'SUP CROSSING' we will be passing thru the famous sites Ljubanishta, Trpejca, Gradishte, Peshtani, Elshani, Lagadin, Konjsko before arriving at our final destination in the City of Ohrid. 

L.O.S.C. 2024 is open to anyone that owns their own SUP equipment. All paddlers interested in joining us with tandem or dragon boards, be sure to contact the organizer first. Undoubtedly for this 'Crossing' you will need to be properly prepared, luckily we have till the 20th of July to do so. 

The date for this ‘LAKE OHRID SUP CROSSING’ event might change to the 19th or the 21st of July depending on the weather conditions during this time of the season. So get paddling and we hope to see you next summer on Lake Ohrid. 

Registration is open from September 2023 and it closes in June 2024 one month before the event.

Stay tuned for more info in the upcoming months...

23KM RACES & 26KM ADVENTURE (RECREATIONAL)

- It is MANDATORY to use a safety leash during the whole CROSSING.

- Board length is limited to a maximum of 14´ regardless of the construction and materials. 

- Spare paddles are allowed.

- ALL RACERS must stand on their board and paddle. In case of falling, a maximum of 5 paddle strokes are allowed so as to get back on course and on your feet. Paddlers will get 2 warnings before being disqualified from the race.

- Only ONE person is allowed per board, two or more people on one SUP board are NOT allowed.

- Only registered paddlers will be allowed to do the 'Crossing', if paddlers registered on L.O.S.C. 2024 get accompanied by other people, not registered for the event, the registered paddler will immediately be removed and disqualified from the event.

- Drinking alcohol during the 'Crossing' is NOT allowed and will get you disqualified, you can drink alcohol only after finishing the 'Crossin

- Paddlers under 18 need a legal guardian present throughout the event.

- All participants take part at their OWN RISK. 

- Organizers and hosts shall not be held liable for any damage to person or property. By registering for this event, all participants affirm that they can swim.

- Race may be modified or stopped by event Organiser if weather or water conditions become too dangerous.

- In case of modification or cancelation of the event due to Force Majeure, the Organizer is not liable for refunds.

- 50% REFUND until December 31st, 2023, and NO REFUND after January 2024.