Sea Otter Classic

Far West Division ski and bike patrols, patrollers and families/friends are invited to team up for first-aid duty and course marshaling for the Sea Otter Classic, April 16–19, 2026 at Laguna Seca Raceway and Ft. Ord National Monument near Monterey/Salinas, CA. This is the USA's largest biking extravaganza.

Join us for fun and a big Saturday night BBQ at Laguna Seca; prepare to eat and drink well! NSP members camp, FREE, at Ski Patrol Central for a night, two or four, enjoy barbecues, get time to ride their bikes, attend the huge trade show and make new NSP friends!

A National Bike Patrol Summit, on April 15, will be held the day before the Sea Otter event. Patrol leaders and leadership team members are invited to attend this informational event and share your experience, or learn new insights from other bike patrols.

The Sea Otter Classic features everything from mountain biking, dual slalom, road racing and cross-country - thrills and spills that draw 8,000+ (yes, 8,000) competitors, ranging from avid pro and amateur bikers - and 60,000 spectators. A trade show with 400+ vendors shows off high-tech bikes, accessories, and gear.

By serving as first-aiders, course marshals and non-medical SAG drivers, the patrollers and friend's volunteer service can earn a share of $9,000 or more for their patrols (based on numbers of shifts per member patroller or volunteer)!

Patrollers, family and friends are offered no-cost FREE camping right in the Laguna Seca paddock at Ski Patrol Central, FREE admission to the festival, FREE lunch and cool volunteer t-shirt! Motorhomes, camping trailers and tents make for cozy accommodations and all will enjoy the Friday and Saturday night (hosted) NSP barbecues! Make new NSP friends and share your NSP talents for this grand event!

For more insight, connect with FWD Sea Otter coordinator Tim Viall at seaotter@farwest.org or 209-969-3875