If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the Hudson River then you might want to volunteer for The Hudson River Swim for Life event this Sunday, September 12^th, at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, New York.  

According to their website:

This annual event is non-competitive three mile and one mile swim to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Although the swimmer registration is closed they still need kayakers and canoers to volunteer to guide and assist the swimmers in the water for safety.  They are looking for 150 kayakers.

Kayakers can sign-up the day of the event, but they would like you to contact them by Friday, September 10^th for details.

If you would love to help out but do not have a kayak, kayak rentals are available.

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Thanks to Emery Korpi for submitting this event

The 18th Annual Hudson River Swim for Life is coming up on Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Swim, Race or Kayak! However you participate, this is sure to be a fun event for everyone.

• Join in the 3 mile swim across the Hudson River from Nyack, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY.
• There will also be a 1-mile swim option along the shores of Sleepy Hollow. 

KAYAKERS / CANOERS: For those who would like to participate on the water rather than in it, you are welcome to participate as a kayaker or canoer. These volunteers are essential to guiding and assisting the swimmers in the water for safety. This year’s event is expected to require 150 kayakers.There is a $20 registration fee for all kayakers. and canoers. Kayakers and canoers will receive food and a t-shirt at the event.

Here’s who benefits from this event:

MISSION: Since its inception over 18 years ago, the mission of the Hudson River Swim for Life has been to raise awareness of the Hudson River, promote swimming as a lifelong form of fitness, and to raise funds for the ongoing efforts of charities in the community. Overall, the event has raised approximately $1.8 million for local non-profit organizations. 

ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION: To make the swim’s environmental impact as small as possible and to raise awareness among athletes about their role in environmental sustainability.

BONUS: All those who register during the month of August will be entered into a raffle to win a 30 minute sports masssage!

For more information and to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

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