The Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard race is part of the International Surf Festival! The race is a 2-mile open ocean race starting at 7:30am sharp on August 2nd 2026 at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.  The course parallels the shoreline, concluding on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Hosted by the South Bay Boardriders Club, this annual event attracts young and old alike.   Soft-top boards, prone paddleboards, and SUPs are all welcome.