Welcome to Chasing the Pearl Islands, Panama’s National Downwind Championship. Please go to the registration page to begin your pre-registration process. You will receive information within 48 hours after completing this form regarding whether or not you have been accepted to participate in Chasing the Pearl Islands. Once you have been accepted, you will receive our rules and regulations, liability waiver documents, and account information for the registration fee payment.

CPI

Event Date: 17 of February

DAY 1 Chepillo to Contadora 40k

Early registration: $ 175 (Deadline Jan 20, 2024)
Late registration: $ 225(Deadline Jan 31, 2024)
The registration cost is per person, regardless of whether it is solo, relay or teams.
PADDLERS THAT DESIRE TO COMPETE BOTH DAYS WILL NEED TO PAY A DEPOSIT OF $100 OF THEIR REGISTRATION BY JAN 20TH, AND COMPLETE THE SECOND HALF BY JAN 31ST, FOR A TOTAL OF $175.
Any registration after Jan 31st will incur a late fee of an additional $50.00 Total late registration is $225.00

CPI 2

Event Date: 18 of February

Day 2 Islas Perlas

Registration: $ 95 (Deadline Jan 31st, 2024)
Late registration: $ 125 ($ 30 fee for inscriptions after Jan 31st)
The registration cost is per person, regardless of whether it is solo, relay or teams.

FAQ

Feb 17 – 18, 2024

Archipelado de las Perlas, Pacific Ocean – Panama

Archipelado de las Perlas, Pacific Ocean – Panama

▪︎40 Km – DAY 1 (17 of February) Chepillo to Contadora 40k

▪︎20 Km – DAY 2 (18 of February) Pacheca – Saboga 20k.

Paddleboard & Canoe (SUP and prone, 18 of February)

▪︎11 Km Short Route (Paddleboard & Canoe)

▪︎16Km a 20Km Long Route (Paddleboard* & Canoe)

Routes are determined based on conditions

*Just paddleboard is endorsed by APS/ISA

Expect downwind, upwind and side wind with currents.

Open Sea Race downwind: Outrigger canoe, Stand Up Paddleboard, Surfski, Prone, and possibly some other sports categories to be confirmed.

  • Intermediate and advanced, local and international competitors.
  • Taking into account various factors, the Organizing Committee decides who is eligible to compete.

Cost

  • Early registration: $ 175 (Deadline Jan 20, 2024)
  • Late registration: $ 225(Deadline Jan 31, 2024)
  • The registration cost is per person, regardless of whether it is solo, relay or teams.
  • PADDLERS THAT DESIRE TO COMPETE BOTH DAYS WILL NEED TO PAY A DEPOSIT OF $100 OF THEIR REGISTRATION BY JAN 20TH, AND COMPLETE THE SECOND HALF BY JAN 31ST, FOR A TOTAL OF $175.
  • Any registration after Jan 31st will incur a late fee of an additional $50.00 Total late registration is $225.00
  • Registration: $ 95 (Deadline Jan 31st, 2024)
  • Late registration: $ 125 ($ 30 fee for inscriptions after Jan 31st)
  • The registration cost is per person, regardless of whether it is solo, relay or teams.

Kits (hat, race sweater, and assorted items), medals, trophies, media, medical coverage, and aquatic safety.

  • Escort boat (Only CPI Day 1 Participants) $ 400- $ 1,000 * consider the captain’s fee, food, and hydration.
  • Hotel $ 70-90 * per bed per night (subject to review)
  • Meal and hydration $ 50- $ 100 (The race covers lunch on Saturday and Sunday. The hotel covers breakfast on Saturday)
  • Ferry $ 50 (back to city)

Race Calendar

  • 8 a.m. Escort boats depart from Panama City
  • 10 am Arrival at Isla Chepillo
  • 12 md Start of Race (limit of 6 hours to finish) – Chepillo Island to Contadora Island
  • Buffet Lunch and hydration will be waiting for the competitors on Contadora Island.
  • 8 am The race starts from Contadora Island and will go around Isla Bartolome, then Chapera and back around the backside of Isla Contadora until returning to the starting point.
  • 11k Race: 10 AM
  • Award Ceremony 1 PM