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Help on the water, welcome participants, or bring your skills behind the scenes

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Upcoming shifts

Long Beach Paddle Day · Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Bring your strengths to the crew
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Every role belongs
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Encouragement goes a long way

Ways to help

Water support

WASUP™ paddlers and buddy paddlers support safe, confident time on the water and may need training or experience

Participant welcome

Help with check-in, orientation, hospitality, accessibility, and the first moments of the day

Event operations

Support setup, breakdown, equipment, beach safety, logistics, photography, video, and communications

Year-round support

Contribute fundraising, sponsorship, marketing, administration, wellness expertise, or remote help

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