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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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Don’t store your kayak or canoe just yet! There are still plenty of paddling races to enter in October.

Kayak Race, Long IslandIf you love to go kayaking on Long Island, then you need to check out The Great Pumpkin race.

According to their website:
The Great Pumpkin Race

Saturday, October 8, 2011
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd
Island Park, New York.

This two mile kayak race has a twist to it. Mid- race you must exit your
kayak, pick up a pumpkin, and return to Empire Kayaks with it.

Biathlon & Canoe & Kayak Race, Fairport, New York
Fairport is located in the Town of Perinton on the historic Erie Canal.
The Erie Canal Regatta has a Biathlon (paddle & run), canoe & kayak race, and a fun fitness paddle!

According to their website:
Erie Canal Regatta

Saturday, October 8, 2011
Canoe & Kayak Races
Fairport, New York

Biathlon (5k run/5k paddle) – Individual & Teams

•  5K Paddle Event (no tandems)
• 14K Singles & Tandems
• 2K Fun Fitness Paddle – All types of paddling boats/boards are
  welcome.

Groups are Men, Women, &Teams
Click here to find more information on the Erie Canal Regatta.

To  find more information on the Great Pumpkin Race or to find other
paddling events, paddlefests, kayak races, canoe races, festivals,
adventure races or triathlons,  click here to go to our kayak & canoe races & events calendar.