The New York Marine Rescue Center is hosting the 2022 Paddle Battle Long Island Event on Saturday, July 30, 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 Casual Paddle. This is not a race it’s just a great way for family and friends to get together and paddle casually on the Peconic River.
All proceeds will go directly to the NY Marine Rescue Center, a not-for-profit to help them save the Sea Turtles.
Registration starts at 7:30 AM on the Peconic Waterfront. Entry fee is $95 on the event day. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for $35. Life vests are required; all participants must wear their own personal floatation device during the race. Complete pre-registration details are at PaddleBattleLI.com.