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Here are a few kayaking & canoeing events in Florida for February.

 

What are you doing President’s Day weekend? Want to go paddling?

How about a 42 mile paddle down the Peace River?

 

Peace River Paddle

February 17-20, 2012

According to their website:

The Peace River Paddle is a three day, 42 mile paddle along the Peace River Canoe Trail, which is part of Florida’s statewide trail system managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails.

The Peace River is a serene, slow moving river isolated from civilization. Paddling is between high banks and round sweeping curves among tiny islands.

Registration Deadline: February 3, 2012

 

Annual Everglades Paddle-In

February 11, 2012

7 am – 4 pm paddle-in

Chokoloskee, FL 34138

 

According to their website:

The Annual Everglades Paddle-In is a casual event to bring together paddlers for a day of family oriented fun.

Paddle with the assistance of the tidal current to a beach site on “Indian Key” in Indian Key Pass. You should allow 1 1/2 to 2 hrs for the paddle but that depends on your pace.

Admission: Free – donation accepted. This year’s beneficiary will be the Friends of Fakahatchee.

 

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Thanks to Wendy T for sending us the information for this great upcoming event!

2009 Lake Placid International Regatta, July 4-6 2009

Lake Placid, New York will be hosting the the 2009 Lake Placid International Regatta, July 4-6 2009. Lake Placid International Regatta (LPI) is one of the largest canoe / kayak events held in the United States.

The LPI features 500m and 1000m Sprint races and will be introducing a new Marathon event this year. This is an extremely challenging course and is designed by renowned Race Course Designer Peter Davis; designer of the Atlanta Summer Olympic Games and the World Championships.

Athletes travel from distances such as Hawaii, California, Washington, Georgia, as well as, from Canadian Providences such as British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba come to compete in this exciting event.

For more information on this exciting event, plus many other kayak, canoe and paddling events happening this summer,  please click here to visit our Kayak and Canoe Races & Events page.

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