City Paddle Festivals are brought to you by the APP World Tour as a means of creating an all-inclusive, participatory experience for seasoned athletes, passionate enthusiasts and newcomers alike in a true celebration of the sport and its unique lifestyle.

Elements of the Festivals include:
Introductory Stand-Up Paddle and SUP Yoga sessions led by SUP professionals. These can take place either in open water or the APP pool depending on the setting.

A full roster of open racing including Pro-Am, amateur and junior racing as well as relays, team races and dragon racing.

Paddle for the Oceans: A global 3.5km paddle challenge that unites thousands of paddle enthusiasts on the water in the effort to make a difference to the oceans.

For every City Paddle Festival, there will be a jam-packed schedule of entertainment to fill your time off the water. With live music and performances, food and drink vendors and spectator opportunities.