Paddle For The Cure

Join the Hudson River Watertrail Association on August 6th, 2011 for the Paddle for the Cure benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Participants can choose between a 16 mile paddling race for the seasoned competitor, and an 11 mile Poker Run for recreational paddler, all culminating in a post race party and BBQ on the water featuring live music.
Your $55.00 entry fee includes a donation of $20.00 or more to the Susan G Komen Foundation, Race or Poker Run entry, light breakfast/pre-race snacks, event t-shirt, and a BBQ lunch.

Advance Registration is available through active.com• Paddle race: For kayaks, surfskis, outrigger canoes, and SUPs, the 16-mile race  course will start in Cold Spring and travel northbound to Bannerman's Castle and then continue southbound to Annesville Creek. Racers will start at 10:00 am

• Poker Paddle Description: The poker paddle is an 11-mile fun paddle with stops along the way where you'll pick up a single playing card in 5 spots along the course. At the end of the paddle course, whoever has the best poker hand, wins! Poker paddlers start at 9:15 am.
• Post-Race BBQ: Food will be free for all racers and available for purchase for spectators.
• Boats: No boats under 14 feet allowed for the race. Poker Paddlers - 14 foot minimum boat with 2 bulkheads or 1 bulkhead and 1 bow flotation device. If you need to rent a kayak, contact Hudson Valley Outfitters.
• Prizes: Fabulous prizes will be awarded to the top male and female racers for the 16-mile race and the top poker paddle participant. We'll also raffle off some great products from our sponsors!

• Mandatory Gear: PFD's w/whistle Must be worn at all times. All competitors must sign a liability release waiver. 

There will be a shuttle at the end of the event back up to Cold Spring to retrieve your cars.

If you need transport for you and your boat from NYC please contact us at vicepresident@hrwa.org and we will make sure to keep you posted on trailer and car-share opportunities as they develop.

We are grateful to, and encourage you to support, the event's sponsors:  Zico, Mike Samuels Graphics, Atlantic Kayak Tours, Hudson Valley Outfitters, Veggie Patch, Ex Officio, Power Bar, Eastern Mountain Sports, Stonewall Foundation, BobBQ's