Nautica Malibu Long Course: Do This Event

There's a hidden gem in Southern California called the Nautica Malibu Tri.  While the event has been going on for many years, this was the inaugural year for the LONG COURSE event.  And what an event it was!  The course is beautiful, the event organizers are top notch, the age group awards run five deep -- everything about it is first class. 

Set on Zuma beach, just outside of gorgeous Malibu, California, this event is worth doing.  The feeling is a more relaxed vibe than an I dot event.  It's cool and casual.  The swim is in the ocean and runs against the shoreline at Zuma.  The ride is a rolling course, out and back with a little loop in the middle -- no real elevation to be concerned with.  And the run is a flat double looper -- easy peasy.  

I'd recommend this race to any first time long courser, or even the seasoned pros.  The bar has been set high by Nautica.  Can't wait to get back to this one next year.