Posts Tagged ‘stand-up paddleboarding’
Whiskey Island Stand Up Paddlefest
The fifth annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest is a partnership of Cleveland Metroparks, Ultra Missions, the Foundry and Nalu SUP and Surf. Grab your stand-up paddleboard and register for the 6 mile elite race (3 laps), 2 mile challenge (1 lap), or a short kid’s dynamic course. Beginners and advanced paddlers are welcome. A limited number…
Read MoreBlazing Paddles stand-up paddleboard race
The Blazing Paddles stand-up paddleboarding race is part of Share the River’s second annual Share the River Ramble. The event includes a 6-mile race of elite paddlers, beginning at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation and heading up river. Afterward is an open 2-mile race. The 6-mile course includes sweeping views of downtown Cleveland, under 10 bridges,…
Read MoreWendy Park Wednesdays
Join the Cleveland Metroparks every Wednesday from June 20 to Aug. 22 for kayak and stand-up paddleboard tours of Cleveland’s inner harbor. Share:
Read MoreWendy Park Wednesdays
Want to try kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding this summer? Cleveland Metroparks is offering Try It sessions and tours off Whiskey Island. Beginner guests can experience kayaking and stand up paddleboarding during one-hour “Try-It” sessions near shore while more experienced paddlers can enjoy kayaking and stand up paddleboarding tours inside the inner harbor under the guidance…
Read MoreWhere to find beach glass, rent a jet ski or eat on Lake Erie? We’ve got the lists
Want to know where on Lake Erie you can try a dragon boat, find beach glass or eat with a view of the water? Us, too. Which is why RocktheLake created its Where To page. 9 Lake Erie festivals you won’t want to miss in summer 2018 Check it out for lists of: Beaches with…
Read MoreVermilion Port Authority Paddle Fest Poker Run
The poker run is open to any type of paddle craft, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes. Event proceeds will benefit upgrades to the handicap-accessible kayak launch area. Prizes will be awarded for the top three hands. There will also be door prizes and raffles. Registration can be made by calling (440) 204-2474, or email…
Read MoreBlazing Paddles race celebrates healthy Cuyahoga, 49 years after river fire
Forty-nine years ago this month, the Cuyahoga River caught fire for the last time. This year, on June 23, the Cuyahoga will host Blazing Paddles, its first ever stand-up paddleboard races — an elite 6-mile course with a cash prize and a casual 2-mile race. The event is paired with the Share the River Ramble,…
Read MoreCleveland school kids patrol Cuyahoga River this summer
This summer, students at Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School will patrol the Cuyahoga River, aiming to make the river safer and give teenagers experience on the water. The student river ambassadors will serve four at a time on a retired U.S. Coast Guard boat, with a captain and maybe an off-duty law enforcement officer.…
Read MorePaddle and Pedal Fest
The free Paddle and Pedal Fest at Lorain’s Lakeview Park offers four hours of fun activities, with educational displays, a band, try-it sessions of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes. There’s even an area where kids can try. Take a free class. (Registration required) 11-11:45 a.m. – Canoe 12:30-1:15 p.m. – SUP 2-2:45 p.m. –…
Read MorePaddle a kayak, stand on a paddleboard at Cleveland Metroparks Wendy Park Wednesdays
Get ready to rock Wendy Park and Cleveland’s Old Coast Guard Station on Wednesday evenings this summer. Cleveland Metroparks will offer stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking inside the inner harbor, launching from Whiskey Island. A newbie to either sport? Beginners can experience kayaking and SUP during one-hour “Try-It” sessions near shore for $5. Got the…
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