Witches are now trading broomsticks for paddles and floating on water in Morro Bay, California.

Courtesy of Visit Morro Bay

Something wicked this way comes … on water?!

They started with about 30 people, and three years ago, they counted nearly 300.

Women participate in the “Witches Paddle”

Women dressed up as witches participate in the “Witches Paddle” as they paddle board in Morro Bay, California.Credit:Courtesy of Visit Morro Bay

Witches and warlocks of all ages started to show up as word spread by mouth over the years.

These days, the mystical event also benefits theFood Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County.

Its amazing when you do something for fun and it spreads,Ausseresses toldThe New York Times.

Women participate in the “Witches Paddle”

Women some with their children and pets participate in the “Witches Paddle” as they paddle board in Morro Bay, California.Courtesy of Visit Morro Bay