Challenge yourself with a 2-mile, 6-mile, youth, or kids’ stand up paddleboard or kayak race during the 8th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest, or enjoy a paddle at your own pace during the Capture the Swag Fun Paddle! Whiskey Island Paddlefest is perfect for both beginners and advanced paddlers.

Ages: 6 years & over for race.   Bring completed waiver to registration the morning of the race.  Celebrate the 8thAnnual Whiskey Island Paddlefest! Grab your stand up paddleboard or kayak, and register for the 6-mile elite race (3 laps) (14 & over only), 2-mile challenge (1 lap) (12 & over only), youth (9-11 years only), a short kids’ course (6 – 8 years), or Capture the Swag Fun Paddle (about 1 mile) (12 & over only). The course is perfect for both beginners and advanced paddlers.  Enjoy free stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing try-its; visit vendors; and celebrate all things paddlesports as you experience the Lake Erie Water Trail!   Race Distances and Categories  This race is intended for all skill levels, and while this event is competitive in nature, the focus is on a fun race experience. All pre-registered guests 12 years & over will receive a shirt. The top 3 finishers in each category will receive a medal. For the 2 mile & 6 mile races, there will be male and female categories for each.  For the Youth & Kids races, there will be one category.    SUP Race Categories 14’ & under (6 miles)  12’1-14' Race (2 miles)  12’ & under, any style (2 miles)  Youth 9-11 years - two short laps   Kids 6-8 years - one short lap       Kayak Race Categories    Surf Skis or Sea Kayaks 15' or more (6 miles only)   Kayaks less than 15’ (2 miles or 6 miles)  Tandem (6 miles only)  Kids 9-11 years -two short laps  Kids 6-8 years - one short lap     Race Lengths  6-miles (3 laps): 14 years & over  2-miles (1 lap): 12 years & over Youth Race: 9-11 years (2 short laps, about ½ mile)  Kids’ Race: 6-8 years (1 short lap, about ¼ mile)    Maximum race time is 2 hours. Any racers left on the course after 2 hours will be asked to return to the finish line.     Capture the Swag Fun Paddle Not into competitive races?  No problem.  Join us for Capture the Swag Fun Paddle.  Paddlers will choose their own adventure during this fun paddle that increases their chances of earning some sweet swag. How do you capture the swag?  Simple.  All Capture the Swag Fun Paddle participants will paddle to set destinations along the Lake Erie shoreline of Wendy Park and collect up to 4 additional tickets to enter into the door prize drawing.  Paddlers can choose to collect 1 or all 4 additional tickets. You choose your adventure! All Capture the Swag Fun Paddle and Whiskey Island Paddlefest racers are automatically entered into the door prize drawing with 1 ticket.  Capture the Swag Fun Paddle participants have the opportunity to increase their chances of winning more swag.  You MUST be present to win swag.  Drawing around 1:30 p.m. Door Prize Drawing Rules.   Fee   Race (12 and over)                  • $35 (includes lunch & shirt while supplies last)                  • Day of registration, $40  Youth Race (ages 9-11)                  • Free (includes awards only)  Kids Race (6-8)                   • Free (includes awards only)  Capture the Swag Fun Paddle (12 and over)                   • $25 (includes lunch and shirt while supplies last)                  • Day of registration, $30  Online registration closes at noon on August 10. To guarantee a shirt in your size, register before July 28. Day of registration available onsite.

  Exhibitor Information Calling all paddling and outdoor recreation related clubs, non-profits, and businesses!  Help us celebrate the Lake Erie Water Trail and paddling culture in Northeast Ohio by being an exhibitor at this year’s Whiskey Island Paddlefest!  Complete the Exhibitor Form to join in the fun! General Information:

Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 216.341.1704 or or@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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