The fifth annual Paddles Up Niagara is set for July 24, 2010. The day-long event includes an early morning paddle, paddle fair with product demos and prizes, a kayak sprint competition, rescue demonstrations, a river fun paddle and more! Plus if you pledge to “wear it”, you’ll be entered into the life jacket give-away!

Here’s the current Paddles Up Niagara event schedule:

• 7:00a.m.-9:00a.m.- Early morning Kayak Poker Run, launch East River Marsh around Strawberry Island
• 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. – Paddle Fair – Product Demos, Learn to Paddle and paddlesports equipment prizes
• 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. – Kayak sprint competition Little Beaver Island Lagoon
• 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.- Marc Ornstein, ACA Freestyle Canoeing Gold Medalist Demo.
• 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m.- Jeff & Laura Liebel Rescue Demonstrations
• 11:30a.m. 11:45a.m.- Native American Departure Ceremony
• 12:00p.m.- Launching of Kayaks and Canoes for Niagara River Fun Paddle
• 2:30p.m.- Lunch Fund Raiser & Tour “Grand Island Historical Society”

Register by July 10, 2010 – Event T-Shirt for 1st 100 entries!

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Looking for a great summer paddling event for kayakers and canoers? The Paddles Up Niagara 2009 paddling event in New York State is the perfect antidote to the summer heat – a cool paddle along the Niagara River Greenway.

This year’s event date is July 25, 2009 at Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, New York.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Niagara River from your kayak or canoe. Enjoy a leisurely paddle through the marshes and shallows of the mighty Niagara and earn bragging rights at the same time.

A paddlesports trade show takes place during the morning hours and a sumptuous lunch is available for purchase compliments of the Grand Island Historic Society.

Check out our website for details on a learn to paddle clinic that take place a few days before the event: www.niagaragreenway.org

Thanks to Rob Belue, Executive Director, Niagara River Greenway Commission, for submitting this event.

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