Paddle Around NYC

PADDLE DATE: Friday, August 12, 2011

**Event starts at Pier 40 (located on the west side of NYC at Houston & West Street.)

COST: $400

PADDLE TIME:
5:00 am - Participant check-in
6:00 am - Mandatory paddlers safety and instructional meeting
7:00 am - Start of Paddle
7:30 am - Start of Elite Race

Early Check In and board drop off Thursday 11th,  4pm- 8pm

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ABOUT THE PADDLE:

Last year the paddle raised  $400,000 dollars with proceeds split between Surfer’s Environmental Alliance and its chosen Autism organizations.  Several hundred paddlers are anticipated to participate this year in addition to 50-100 of the world’s best and biggest name paddlers.  The 5-6-hour, 26.5-mile journey around Manhattan will boast participants from as far away as Germany, England, South America, Australia, Hawaii, California, North Carolina, Oregon and Florida all out to support SEA’s important causes.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

To participate in the paddle, athletes must be proficient in stand up or prone paddling and must be in very good physical condition. This is an open class event for any size SUP or prone board. All participants will be required to use a leash. We ONLY recommend the FCS Adjustable Racing Leash. This leash will not drag behind your board, it will not slow you down and it will not get caught on any hazardous submerged object. Do not use a regular surf style leash.
A complete list of requirements and a list of rules can be found in the eligibility section. We highly recommend only using displacement style recreational or race type boards. If you do not raise the minimum of $1,000 in donations you may be subject to the difference being charged on your credit card. We expect every paddler to do the best they can. In case of extenuating circumstances please contact Richard Lee at rlee49@msn.com

THIS IS A FUND RAISING EVENT:

Every participant in the paddle and race is obligated to raise a minimum of $1,000 with a goal of $1,500.  Participants who raise $3,000 or more by August 1st will get two nights complimentary at a NYC hotel of our choosing. Paddlers who raise $5,000 will have their $400 fee refunded. Last year the paddle raised an average of $1,800 each with proceeds distributed amongst SEA’s Autism organizations and Surfers’ Environmental Alliance.

* 100% of paddler donations are directed to the beneficiaries listed
   $50 of White Water Evening ticket is deductable

PIER 40 in NYC. Houston & West

COURSE ROUTE:

The event starts at Pier 40 located on the west side of NYC at Houston & West Street.

- Paddlers will enter the water at the appropriate time via a dock with water access.
- Any paddlers jumping off the Pier will be disqualified immediately. Paddler MUST stay in formation and paddle North up the Hudson River.
- Continue past the Intrepid Aircraft carrier, past the 79st boat basin and under the George Washington Bridge.
- Turn right into the Spyton Dyvil, which marks the start of the Harlem River where (non-race) participants will regroup for a rest break and group photo.
- Proceed south past Fort Apache in the Bronx, through Harlem, and past the new Yankee Stadium
- Paddlers enter the East River at the legendary Hells Gate
- Hugging the west side of the East River passing by Roosevelt’s Island and the UN building while avoiding landing sea planes, which land on the water every few minutes
- Nearing the end of the journey (after approximately 6 hours) paddlers pass under the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge
- The finish is at the beach under the Brooklyn Bridge
- Volunteers and safety patrol will be at the finish to help with boards etc.