This week's featured paddler is Jay Moriarity, a legendary surfer/waterman who left us way too soon. Kim,
his wife, was nice enough to fill out the questions on his behalf and with the Jay Race coming up on June 13th,
it seemed appropriate to post this now in honor of Jay.





Jay, halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey

Name: Jay Moriarity
Hometown:  Santa Cruz, CA
 
Years Paddling:   
8 + years.
 
Weekly Mileage:   
Approx. 15-20 miles
 
Preferred board length to paddle:   
12' stock.
 
Favorite Paddle route:   
Pleasure Point to New Brighton Beach Loop..
 
Favorite race:   
Paddle Across the Bay (Santa Cruz Harbor - Monterey Harbor) It was a Love/Hate thing...
 
I Started Paddling Because:   
Training for Big waves and Surfing.
 
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