Friday, April 5, 2013

Charleston Patriot Challenge

THE PATRIOT CHALLENGE IS APRIL 13!!!! See below for info from the Southeast Paddle Sport  Series director. Lots of fun in Charleston! C'mon, Savannah/Tybee. Let's support this great series.


** It’s time NOW to register for the Patriot Challenge **
Secure your spot this weekend.  The late registration fee will kick in soon.
Registration for Patriot Challenge:
- or attached is a mail in registration form if you prefer that.
There are three and six mile course options. The Patriot Challenge is the week before the East Coast Paddlesports and Outdoor Festival (formerly East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival which is held on April 19-21). There are many classes being held the week prior to the Festival so paddlesport lovers will benefit by coming to the Challenge.
Simply by participating in the Patriot challenge you will be entered to win valuable prizes - including an Epic Kayak, kayak and SUP paddles and many more wonderful prizes - over $3,000 total. Your BIB number is your entry for drawings. There is nothing that compares to paddling out into Charleston Harbor.
Get involved in the Southeast Paddle Sport Championship which kicks off with races in Charleston, SC and Jacksonville, FL. Aside from individual race competition you can 1) Compete for series awards in your category for either short or long distance courses and/or 2) Earn points toward raffle tickets at our year end banquet just for participating in series events. Five raffle tickets per event completed!
The Southeast Paddle Sport Series: Learn more here - www.sepseries.org
First up for the 2013 series -- Charleston Patriot Challenge, Sat, April 13
 
Series schedule:
April 13 - Charleston, SC -- www.charlestonpatriotchallenge.org
April 27 - Jacksonville, FL -- www.rivercitychallenge.org
June 1st - Dreher Island State Park, SC -- www.paddlebender.org
Sept  7 - Tybee Island, GA -- http://tybeekayakrace.blogspot.com/
Nov 2 - Hunting Island State Park, SC -- www.paddlefestsc.org
We hope to see y'all at these amazing events! 
Happy paddling everybody.