2025 Painkiller Cup
Scheduled for January 18th, the 2025 Painkiller Cup stand-up paddle competition offers great competition in two race formats. Racers can choose the 14-mile team race, which starts in Trellis Bay, Beef Island and finishes at White Bay, Jost Van Dyke or the smaller 2.5 mile Mini-Painkiller Cup event from Sandy Cay to White Bay.
The Team race may be arduous. While paddlers rotate every 25-minutes the conditions can sometimes be rough or windy. But the challenge of racing down Tortola’s beautiful North Shore is second to none!
The Mini-Painkiller Cup is easier and a more attainable challenge. Many intermediate (and sometimes beginner) paddlers join this race. It’s a 60-90-minute paddle for most participants!
Competitors in the team race will compete for $4,000 in prize money and trophies, while the mini racers will compete for trophies and prizes. First place for the winning team is $1,600!
Painkiller Cup Team Race
The team race comprises 3-paddlers who rotate every 25-mins on a pre-determined schedule. Start time for the Team race is 10:00am at Trellis Bay. Meet at 9:30 to collect race jerseys and a rules briefing. The race starts off the point on the East side of bay. Registration is aboard the race committee boat that will be anchored nearby.
The finish is in front of Hendo’s Hidepout at White Bay, Jost Van Dyke.
Please note the former rule that required each team to include a female paddler is no longer in effect.
Mini-Painkiller Cup
The Mini-Painkiller Cup starts after 11:30. Final registration on the beach at Sandy Cay where racers get their race jerseys a quick rules briefing.
The Mini-Painkiller Cup caters to almost any paddler. The first part of the race can be a bit choppy but then the course smooths out as the fleet paddles down the coast of Jost Van Dyke.
The Mini-Painkiller Cup also finishes in front of Hendo’s Hideout on White Bay.
Please note that the organizers will assist the Mini-Painkiller Cup racers by providing transport from Tortola to Sandy Cay, and back from White Bay. Please follow our instagram for more info.
Prize Money & Trophies
Prize Money for the Team Race
1st - $1,600
2nd – $1,000
3rd - $700
4th - $450
5th - $250
Trophies: the top three teams earn trophies.
Mini-Painkiller Cup
Trophies are presented to the top 10-finishers.
In addition the top 3-women finishers will be recognized
In 2025 we will also recognize the top finishing junior paddler.
Planning
Some travel/gear tips from the Painkiller Cup Team:
Where to stay: Long Bay Beach Resort, Sebastian’s, Nanny Cay
Board Rental: Island Surf & Sail, BVI SUP Co.
Boat Charters: Island Time BVI, Sonic Charters USVI
Ocean Promotions
Road Town
Tortola BVI
Phone: 1-284-494-0337
Email: andym@go-hiho.com