The New York Marine Rescue Center will host the 2023 Paddle Battle LI Event on Saturday, July 29, along the Peconic River in Riverhead.
It’s a race to save the Sea Turtles. This family friendly event includes a 2.5-mile amateur race and a 5-mile competitive race course. First place medals will be offered to winners in each category, for each class and distance.
There is also a great opportunity for companies, organizations and unions to participate in the “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.” This 2.5 mile stand up paddle board and kayak race designed for teams of four competitors to compete against one another for the Team Challenge trophy. The team with the overall best combined time will take home the championship trophy along with the bragging rights of winning the 2023 “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.”
All proceeds will go directly to the NY Marine Rescue Center.
Registration starts at 7:30 AM on the Peconic Waterfront. Entry fees are $95 per person before the race day, or $105 on the event day. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for $40. Life vests are required; all participants must wear their own personal floatation device during the race. Complete pre-registration details are at PaddleBattleLI.com.