Posts Tagged ‘stand-up paddleboarding’
Lorain Light Paddle Battle and Sunset Beach Fest
Part of the Erie Series, this paddle race includes sand castles, food and drink, adult beverages, live music, demos, paddle clinics, yoga, slack lining, and tons of try-it activities, all on Lakeview Park beach on Lake Erie. 2-mile race: Water start, paddle one mile of open Lake Erie to the amazing Lorain lighthouse, 180º buoy…
Read MoreOhio Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Championships
Part of the Erie Series, the race takes place in the Grand River. The 5-mile race begins at 9 a.m. and the 10-mile race at 11:30 a.m. Share:
Read MoreThree guys aim to paddle across every Great Lake
Three Michigan friends traveled 71 miles across Lake Erie, on their fourth trip stand-up paddleboarding across the Great Lakes. Kwin Morris, Joe Lorenz and Jeff Guy paddled for 24 hours, from Belle Isle in the Detroit River, to Catawba Island, facing major headwinds and up to 6-foot waves. They never touched a boat. And they…
Read MoreBlazing Paddles race 2019
The second annual Blazing Paddles stand-up paddleboarding race is part of Share the River’s Share the River Ramble. The event includes a 6-mile race of elite paddlers, beginning at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation and heading up the Cuyahoga River. Afterward is an open 2-mile race. The 6-mile course includes sweeping views of downtown Cleveland, under…
Read MoreBringing Back the Black paddle race
Celebrate the restorative efforts and ecological come back of the Lower Black River with recreational and elite paddle races. The first event of the Erie Series, the race on the Black River is presented by Nalu Standup Paddle & Surf in partnership with Lorain Port Authority and Lorain County Metro Parks. 3-mile recreation fun race:…
Read More13 ways to get out on Lake Erie this summer
Rent a kayak. Hunt for beach glass. Fish. We can all get our blue mind on this summer on Lake Erie, even if we don’t own a boat. See the full list of possibilities on cleveland.com/rock-the-lake. Share:
Read MoreWhat not to do on the Cuyahoga River
We get it. The Cuyahoga River is pure joy on a sunny summer day, a smooth spot for cruising, whether you’re on a jet ski, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. But the river is still a federal shipping channel. And those giant freighters have very little room to maneuver. So play it safe. Here’s what not…
Read MoreWhiskey Island Stand-up Paddlefest
Challenge yourself with a 2-mile, 6-mile, or kids’ stand-up paddleboard or kayak race. A festival follows the races with stand-up paddleboard, kayak, and sailing try-its, vendors, food, and music. Share:
Read MoreSee the 6 Erie Series paddle races for 2019
On your mark, get set, race! Nalu Stand-up Paddle & Surf is organizing six SUP races this summer, all with a family-friendly festival vibe. Most of the events include canoes and kayaks. So mark your calendars! See the full story at cleveland.com/rock-the-lake. Share:
Read MoreKelleys Island Paddle Plunder
Teams of four paddlers on stand-up paddleboards, in canoes or kayaks, have 2.5 hours to navigate around Kelleys Island to retrieve treasure from hidden treasure chests. The team to collect all the treasure and cross the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins. Awards ceremony, food, drinks and after party at Dockers Waterfront…
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