The New York Marine Rescue Center is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2021 Paddle Battle LI Event on Saturday,July 31st along the Peconic River in Riverhead, NY.
It’s a race to help support and save endangered Sea Turtles! This family-friendly event includes a 2.5-mile amateur race and a 5-mile competitive racecourse. First place medals will be offered to winners in each category, for each class and distance. We will also have a casual Paddle for the not-so-competitive paddler, this is not a race it’s just a great way for family and friends to get together and paddle casually on the beautiful Peconic River!
There is also a great opportunity for companies, organizations, and unions to participate in the “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.” This 2.5 miles stand-up paddleboard 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 2021 “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.”
All proceeds will go directly to the NY Marine Rescue Center, a not-for-profit 501c3 to help them save the Sea Turtles!
Registration starts at 7:30 am on the Peconic Waterfront – Entry fees are $75.00/pp before race day or $85.00 on the event day. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for $30.00. Life vests are required; all participants must wear their own PFD (personal floatation device) during the race. Complete pre-registration details are at PaddleBattleLI.com or find us on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Battle-LI/552435014814815
Team Challenge Registration starts at 9 am on the Peconic Waterfront, the race begins at 11 am. The team challenge sponsorship entry fee is $1000.00 per team and must be submitted by July 20, 2021. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for $15.00. Life vests are required; all participants must wear their own PFD (personal floatation device) during the race. Complete pre-registration details are at PaddleBattleLIcc.com or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Battle-LI/552435014814815
In the event of severe weather, Paddle Battle LI will be held on Sunday, August 1.
About the New York Marine Rescue Center:
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
