12th Annual PaddleFest at Hunting Island State Park

The next race in the Southeast Paddlesport Series is on November 1, 2014 at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. What a beautiful setting for this great event!! And like the Tybee races, it's a fun challenge for a worthy cause.

The 12th Annual PaddleFest

Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina

Saturday, November 1, 2014

to benefit Friends of Hunting Island

·  Race will begin at 12:00 pm

·  Open to all levels of ability, many categories included

·  3 and 6 mile course options which take you into Fripp Inlet and past Russ Point and back in the 6 miler and just under the Pedestrian Bridge and back in the 3 miler

·  Awards will be given for both 3 mile and 6 mile overall winners and category winners.

·  Raffle prizes from sponsors to be given out after the event

·  Earn points toward the SoutheastPaddle Sport Championship Series

·  All net proceeds will benefit Friends of Hunting Island  which is dedicated to helping the park enhance the unique natural wonders and educational opportunities that exist on the island and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization.

Registration & more info at www.paddlefestsc.org

Thanks to Everyone for a Great Race!

What a great day! Thanks to each of you for making this a fun, safe, and successful event.

I have finally roused from my after-race stupor and race results are posted.
Congratulations to each of the racers! I hope you will come back next year. And bring a friend.

Looking ahead to the tides, the 2015 races are likely to be this same second weekend of the month, but we'll coordinate with the SEP Series and let you know.

Again, thanks to racers, volunteers and sponsors for making this event possible.
Happy paddling to all!

Races Tomorrow!!!!!

It's looking like it's going to be a great day tomorrow!!!

A few of you have called to ask about race day registration. Just to clarify: YES. You can register during sign-in tomorrow from 9 - 9:45 a.m. So it's not too late to come on out and enjoy this fun event.

Look forward to seeing everyone in the morning.
Thanks for all the support.

We're close!!!

Race Day is just a few days away!!!!
Thank you to all the racers already signed up. And thank you to all the volunteers willing to help. And thank you to all of our sponsors.
This fun event would not be possible without all of you.

Two week countdown

It's less than two weeks to the Tybee Kayak Races!!!!
We hope it's on your calendar. Participate by racing or volunteering!!! Or just come on down to A-J's. It's all fun!
September 7 marks the end of the early registration $10 discount so get those registrations in. You can register on-line or by downloading the paper form and mailing it in.

Please check out our many wonderful sponsors and please support their businesses. As you scroll through the list you will see that there are links to each business with a web site. This is an important fundraiser for the Tybee Island Marine Science Center and we are very appreciative of all the sponsorships. Thank you thank you thank you.

Only 5 weeks to Race Day!!!!

Five weeks to Race Day!!!!!
Lots of activity right now.
Deadline for race sponsorship is August 21 so PLEASE get those sponsorships in now.
The Tybee Kayak Races benefit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Go to www.tybeemarinescience.org and check out all the Science Center's cool programs and other offerings.

Besides sponsoring, you can contribute by purchasing tickets for the race day drawing for the Perception kayak, Werner paddle, & Astral PFD donated by Half-Moon Outfitters. Tickets are 1 for $5, or 3 for $10. Tickets are available at the Marine Science Center, at Papa's BBQ and Seafood on Whitemarsh Island, and at Half-Moon Outfitters on Broughton St. You do not have to be present to win.

And racers, sign up by Sept. 7 to get the early registration price, $10 less than regular registration. Register on-line or download the registration form and mail it in.
Thanks, everyone. This year is gearing up to be another fun one. Look forward to seeing you.

Paddle Bender Race June 7

Let's support another SouthEast Paddlesports Series race -  Paddle Bender on June 7 at Lake Murray, SC. It's a great event with a beautiful venue and super great folks involved. Go to www.paddlebender.org for more information.

Also please note that this site is finally updated with registration and sponsor forms available as well as on-line registration. Thanks for your patience.

16th Annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races

          16th Annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races are Saturday, September 13, 2014!!!!

It's going to be another fun year. I'll be updating the web site soon (guess you can tell I'm a little behind :)).

Thanks for everyone's patience.