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Paddle for a Cause

Check out the NEW AWESOME schedule for Paddle for a Cause! We are excited to partner with Evan Young with Appalachian Boarding Company to host another amazing awesome day that's full of fun on-the-water activities!

Join us for our annual Paddle for a Cause cardboard boat, kayak, and paddle board race! Register today at www.unitedwayhdc.org. 100% of the proceeds are used to better our local community by supporting over 20 incredible causes that support Harrison & Doddridge County residents! All participants are required to bring their own life jackets (pfd), paddles, and helmets. We welcome folks, whether they are racing or not, to come enjoy a "Community Float" on the lake. Paddle For A Cause Schedule - Subject to change 10:15 a.m. early morning check in 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. SUP Yoga (BYOB 'Bring your own board' $15) ($30 for SUP rental/only 20 boards available) (Registration automatically enters you in the SUP race) 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Buid your own boat on the spot! That's right! For $30, you can build your own boat. We will have supplies onsite. 11:30 a.m. registration for SUP/Kayak lessons (BYOB $15) ($30 for SUP rental/only 20 SUP boards available/must bring your own kayak) (Registration automatically enters you in the SUP/Kayak race) Noon – 1:00 p.m. SUP/Kayak lesson class Noon - check in for races (Kayak, canoe, SUP, cardboard boats, MEGA SUP family board, anything that floats class) ALL DAY - Community Float (Social distancing from the water) Come cheer on our racers! 1:15 to 1:30 p.m. – Races begin 1:30 p.m. – Cardboard boat races (buoy race/different divisions) / anything that floats class (blow up rafts, unicorns, air mattress, etc.) 2:00 p.m. – Kayak 100 yard paddle (fastest time) $25 Entry donation 2:15 p.m. – Canoe 100 yard paddle (fastest time) $25 Entry donation 2:45 p.m. – SUP 100 yard paddle (fastest time) $25 Entry donation 3:15 p.m. – Paddle Royal! (FIVE fastest from each class race). A race between all paddle-craft (SUP, kayak, Canoe, and cardboard boats) 3:30 p.m. – Awards - Winners receive trophies and you can even win with an epic sink or wipe out! Call 304-624-6337 for more info or if you have any questions. This day gives our community the chance to have fun on the water! Concessions will be available. See you there! LIVE UNITED!