The unspoiled mountain waters of South Carolina’s premier inland paddling destination are home to the Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash, offering races for kayaks, surfskis, canoes, paddleboards, and other self-powered craft.  Beginners and advanced paddlers are welcome, and are grouped by age and the speed of the craft to keep the racing fair. Choose between long (six mile) and short (three mile) loop courses. Kayak and SUP rentals are available on site at the Eclectic Sun Paddlesports concession, or bring your favorite ride. Lake Jocassee’s 8,000 scenic acres and its many waterfalls are best viewed from a paddler’s perspective, so make the race a weekend vacation by reserving a campsite or villa at the race venue: Devils Fork State Park or at one of Oconee County’s parks. Check out the video from the 2020 Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu8rFuTgFsA Video from previous years is in the “Photos” tab. Photos from the 2025 race are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JgCAz1Juf6pU2kJs6

Registration Fees

Adult: $40.

Under age 16: $20. To receive the youth discount when registering, enter the following Coupon Code: Under 16.

If you want a T shirt, you must register by 6 pm on September 21st. Later registrations won’t receive a shirt.

Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 30.

Friends of Jocassee

Net proceeds go to the Friends of Jocassee, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit corporation. The Friends of Jocassee is a volunteer advocacy group which preserves, protects and promotes the natural and cultural resources of the Lake Jocassee area and its recreational opportunities. Follow this link to learn more: www.friendsofjocassee.org

The Usual Amenities

– Gatorade and water for rehydration.

– Post-race awards ceremony at the Jocassee Valley Brewing Company

– Paddle Splash T-shirts guaranteed if you register by 6 pm September 21st

– A concession is at the start line, including recreational kayak and SUP rentals: Eclectic Sun

– Prizes to third place in each class age group

Southeast Paddle Sport Championship Series

The Lake Jocassee Paddle Splash is part of the SEP series. Follow the link to see all of this racing season’s competitions.

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors:

Jocassee Valley Brewing Company; Oconee County Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Epic; Eclectic Sun; Devils Fork State Park; Cruz Outdoors; Nutramax; Confluence Outdoor; Jocassee Lake Tours;  Jocassee Charters