Name:
Pelican Paddle
Date:
August 4, 2018
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Website:
http://www.weeksbay.org
Event Description:
The Weeks Bay Foundation will host the 6th annual Pelican Paddle, a canoe, kayak, and paddle board race, on Saturday, August 4, on beautiful Weeks Bay. Pelican Paddle is a fun, family-oriented, 3.5-mile race that’s open to all ages and skill levels. Plus, there’s a seven-mile pro option for the serious paddlers, and a non-competitive Eco-tour of Weeks Bay that includes a guided paddle to a Bald Eagle nest. Race divisions are: Men’s Kayak, Women’s Kayak, Junior Kayak, Pro Kayak, Men’s Stand Up Paddle Board, Women’s Stand Up Paddle Board, Tandem Craft, and Non-Traditional (single canoes, pedal kayaks, etc.). The race begins at 9 a.m., and the Eco-tour begins shortly after the racers take off.