18th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge

Joyce Duvall Memorial Paddle

Saturday, August 9th 2025

Distance Paddle (appr 16 miles)

  • 16-mile paddle from Duxbury Beach or Cohasset Harbor along the coast to the South River and then up the South River to the Keville Rail Trail Bridge near Levitate Surf Shop (1871 Ocean Street).

  • Paddlers will depart Duxbury Beach or Cohasset Harbor at appr 7:00am. The location for the start will be made 2-days prior to the event based on wind & weather conditions

  • Paddlers will need to confirm that they have the experience and conditioning to complete the mileage required by the event. This is for experienced paddlers only and is not something you should attempt if you are new to the sport.

  • Distance Paddlers must commit to put in the effort to raise at least $1,000 for Christopher's Haven. A link to set up a 2025 CCBC donation page will be provided after registration.

CCBC-Lite Paddle (appr 5-miles)

  • 5-mile paddle up the South River from the Marshfield Yacht Club to the Keville Rail Trail Bridge near Levitate Surf Shop (1871 Ocean Street).

  • CCBC-Lite paddlers will wait for the Distance Paddlers to arrive at the launch point and then will join the paddle up the South River to the finish.

  • CCBC-Lite paddlers will be required to arrive at the Marshfield Yacht Club (11 Ridge Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050) at 10:30 am for an appr 11:00 am departure.

  • CCBC-Lite Paddlers must commit to put in the effort to raise at least $500 for Christopher's Haven. A link to set up a 2025 CCBC donation page will be provided after registration.

After Paddle Celebration Event

A great after paddle celebration event has always been a hallmark of the CCBC. Details are as follows:

  • On Saturday, August 9th, there will be a celebration & music event from appr 12:30pm - 4:00 pm for paddlers, friends & family at the Levitate Backyard/Rexicana Surf Cantina located at 1871 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050.

  • Details for the Celebration Event are being finalized. All paddler registrations will include a ticket to the Celebration Event.

  • This will be a private event so all friends and family interested in attending the after paddle celebration will need to register in order to participate

  • Food, beverages & live music will be included in a registration

We hope you will join us in 2025 for what is sure to be a fantastic event!!!

Man wearing a tall straw hat, blowing into a large seashell, outdoors on a sunny day with clear blue sky and greenery in the background.
Group of people paddleboarding in open water, wearing life vests.
Kayaks lined up on a sandy beach with calm ocean waves and a cloudy sky.
Children standing in front of a thank you poster with colorful handprints and drawings, displaying words "Thank You CCBC Paddlers."
Group of people wearing numbered sports jerseys on a beach, raising their hands and smiling, with a few children in front.
Four men walking on a beach with paddleboards.
Group of people paddleboarding on a calm body of water with houses in the background.
Group of people paddleboarding on a calm body of water near residential houses, with some on a boat nearby.
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