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August 25, 2009

Paddle to the Point – 1st Annual Stand Up Paddle Board Race

Filed under: beach, boats, calendar, empire, family, recreation, sports, summer, surfing — laura @ 10:36 am

Paddle to the PointSleeping Bear Surf & Kayak will sponsor the 1st annual Stand Up Paddle Board Race for SUP enthusiasts of all abilities - this Saturday, August 29, 2009. This event will be a primer for the 2010 race and will give us a chance to test the course and see what kind of shape the Great Lakes Paddlers are in!

Course - 7 mile open class paddle from Empire Beach along the Lake Michigan Shoreline to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook and back. Three divisions 17 and under, Men's 18+, and Women's 18+

Registration is $20. 10am - 6pm, Friday, August 28 and 6am Saturday, August 29 at Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, 10228 W. Front Street, Empire, MI 49630, 231.326.WAVE (9283).
Pre-Registration is encouraged. Registrants get a grab bag with water bottle, sunscreen and energy bars and a voucher for catered lunch at the Empire beach pavilion.

Schedule: Saturday, August 29, 2009
6am - Registration
8:30am - 7 mile open class start
8:45am - 2 mile fun paddle start
12:00pm - Lunch and awards
5:00pm - After party at The Friendly Tavern
Dark - Outdoor Movie

2 Comments »

  1. Is there a date yet for the 2nd Annual Paddle to the Point?

    Comment by Matt — December 1, 2009 @ 2:46 pm

  2. When is the next race scheduled?

    Comment by Matt — December 13, 2009 @ 5:52 pm

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