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Selecting the right canoe paddle to fit your unique need.  From river to sea paddling to the wide variety of boats, this short helpful guide will get you into the right paddle to fit your unique personal needs. https://youtu.be/pqfXhOTWnQA

Mantua Creek Race Sunday, June 19, 2016 Hoagie/beer party after race  (included in $15 entry fee) Route 45 Bridge 2001 Mantua Pike We st Deptford, NJ 08051 Registration: 12:15 PM - 1:50 PM Mass Start: 2 PM The competition is intense, see video:  http://youtu.be/TqGApAL9Uns 10 miles deep water loop course  (rudder friendly if you remain in the main c hannel)

Summer paddling events in Florida 2016: Saturday  & Sunday June 11th and 12th  Ft Myers Florida WPA Battle of the Blueways   $10,000 in prize money will feature three distance races (7 mile, 2 mile, and outrigger) sprints ($1,000) purse, a kids' and Special Olympic race https://paddleguru.com/races/BattleontheBlueway Saturday & Sunday June 11th and 12th Sarasota Florida Sunshine State Games http://www.flasports.com/sunshine-state-games/ Saturday June 25th Tallahassee Florida Wascissa River Race Florida Competitive Paddlers Association Saturday July 16th FCPA Mere Mortals Live Oak Florida Suwannee River State Park Three distances: 3 mile, 6 mile and 12 mile http://alltrails.com/events/2014/07/mere-mortals-paddling-race Friday July 24th to 26th Pensacola Florida Flora-Bama Gulf Coast Paddle Championship http://www.visitperdido.com/events/gulf-coast-paddle-championship/ Saturday August 20th Destin Florida Paddle at the Porch $6,0...

The popular New Port Richey Florida Salt Springs Classic kayak, Surfski, OC-1 and SUP race 2016 which has been held every year in April or May has been scheduled for the fall this year likely sometime in September.  Check back here for exact date TBA.  They are planning a newly designed course featuring the beautiful skinny water along the Park's coast line. The race will starting in the park, running down the length of the Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park coastline and finally returning to the starting point.  Long course 6 miles.  A 3 to 4 mile fun paddle and a race is also planned with prizes in all categories. More information can be found at www.saltspringsalliance.com

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NEPTUNALIA CHALLENGE Indian Harbor Beach, FL January 17, 2016 http://www.neptunaliachallenge.com/ Shark Bite Challenge Dunedin, FL April 8-10, 2016 http://sharkbitechallenge.com    Key West Paddleboard Classic  (National Points Race) Key West, FL April 30-May 1, 2016 http://lazydog.com/index.php/paddleboard-classic/    Florida Cup Madeira Beach, FL May 14-15, 2016 http://www.floridacup-sup.com/ Urban Kai – King & Queen of the Bay St. Petersburg, FL May 21-22, 2016 https://www.urbankai.com/king–queen-of-the-bay.htm Battle on the Blueway SUP Race Fort Myers Beach, FL June 11-12, 2016 https://paddleguru.com/races/BattleontheBlueway Flora-Bama’s Gulf Coast Paddle Championship Pensacola, FL July 22-24, 2016 https://paddleguru.com/races/2ndAnnualFloraBamasGulfCoastPaddleChampionship2016   Ocean Warrior Challenge   Jupiter, FL September 11, 2016 http://bluelinesurf.com/ocean-warr...