06/03/2026
If you are registered for JORDAN LAKE SEA AND SAND FESTIVAL this weekend, please check your email for this info.
"Hey racers,
If you are receiving this email, you are registered for Shaka SUP Racing’s newest event, JORDAN LAKE SEA & SAND FESTIVAL 2026 on Saturday, June 6 at Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa, MI. We are busy finalizing plans, to bring you a spectacular beginning-of-season event filled with AMAZING competition, GREAT fun and fitness, FUN SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY and COMMUNITY time at our after-race party on-site, at Buddys on the Beach. Hopefully you don’t have to miss it!
Below are some race day details for you.
1) SCHEDULE: Registration starts at 8am at Lake Odessa Village Park, 1003 Jordan Lake Street (M50), Lake Odessa, MI; MANDATORY Skippers Meeting 8:30am at check-in area and approximate 8:45-9am race start. Approximate 10:30 am Awards Ceremony at the park. FYI there are nice public restrooms at the park too!
2)WEATHER: No schedule changes will be made until closer to event time if weather prohibits safe paddling, so please watch your email or go to our social media pages (Shaka SUP Racing) to assure there are no rain/weather delays. As long as there are no unsafe conditions, we will paddle on!
3) PARKING. There is plenty of free parking at the park, next to Buddys on the Beach and along the side streets. You can drop off your equipment at the park beach/grass area and then park if needed. Extra Parking can be found at the back lot behind Union Bank on M50 but not the customer parking area PLEASE.
4) STAGING. There is a fairly large beach and grassy area for your crafts and equipment. FYI this is a public park but we will have some cones marking safe areas for our event.
5)PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICES or PFDs/LEG LEASHES.We require all participants to wear a PFD and leg leash for safety. Waist belts are acceptable. If you do not have these, they will be provided free of charge, while supplies last.
6)COURSES.There will be a 1 mile youth/beginner course, 5k and 10k course. The exact course will be discussed at the Skippers Meeting, and there is an approximate course on the paddleguru event page.
7)AFTER RACE PARTY. Make time for a great time at Buddys on the Beach (onsite). You are free to order your own food/drinks, we will have raffles, and the all important Community time! Try not to miss it - ALL ARE WELCOME (racers and families/friends)!
8) FUN SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY. After awards and group pic, we will start assembling the sand volleyball teams. You can still sign up at registration or before the after race party if you want to play, and didnt indicate that at your race registration. Its for fun, teams will be random and there will be a fun award for each of the winners! If you dont wanna play, you can watch and cheer them on!
8)QUESTIONS. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (517) 204-8896 or email at [email protected].
Looking forward to a great race and seeing everyone!
Elizabeth Jones
Shaka SUP Racing
