Here is a kayak and stand up paddle board event for elite racers, first time paddlers and kids.

The Wha’ SUP & kayak East Coast Invitational

June 4 & 5, 2011

Solomons Island, Maryland

According to their website:

This is a weekend of paddlesport activities including: 

Stand Up Paddle Board and Kayak Demo Day.

Stand Up Paddle Board and Kayak time trial race. This is a sprint and skill oriented race. The course is approximately ½ mile long and is fully visible from the boardwalk of Solomons Island.

Stand Up Paddle Board and Kids Kayak time trial race.

The Wha’ SUP & Kayak East Coast Invitational: A flat water race of approximately 6-7 miles held in the Backcreek’s of Solomons,  the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.

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Here is your chance to try different kinds of kayaks and stand up paddle boards from different manufactures.  

11th Annual Chesapeake Bay Paddlefest

Saturday, May 7, 2011     

Location:  Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hammerman Beach, in Baltimore County, Maryland

According to their website:

 This event is free to the public and will be held rain or shine at the Gunpowder Falls State Park.  

There will be kayak & stand up paddle board demos and clinics.

Demo kayaks will be available from Old Town, Necky, Wilderness Systems, Ocean Kayak and more.

Demo stand up paddle boards will also be available from Amundson, Bic, Naish, Oxbow, McTavish, NSP, Surf Series, 7 Surfboards, Walden and more.

Manufacturer representatives and kayak experts will be on hand to assist you in selecting your demo gear and to answer any questions.

Although this is a free event, Maryland State Park does charge an admission fee for the Park.

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