2026 Battle of the Paddles- SUP, Kayak, and Canoe Races
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Join the Dork Brothes and Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for the 2026 BATTLE OF THE PADDLES!
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3K paddle board, solo kayak & canoe race on the Thunder Bay River. Races start behind the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
Friday, August 21, 2026
5:30- 7:00 pm: Paddle Races
7:00- 8:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Afterparty on the Roof Deck
REGISTER HERE: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-battle-of-the-paddles-registration-tickets-278511
EQUIPMENT:
All racers need to bring paddleboard, kayak or canoe, paddle, and PFD (personal flotation device) type III. Single blade paddles only for SUPs (stand up paddleboards).
AWARDS:
Special awards in both divisions for overall male and female winners in following age classes:
Under 16
17-25
26-39
40-60
60 and over
VIEWING PARTY:
The rooftop deck of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center will be open during the race with wine and beer available for purchase. The awards ceremony will take place there as well.
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
3K paddle board, solo kayak & canoe race on the Thunder Bay River. Races start behind the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
Friday, August 21, 2026
5:30- 7:00 pm: Paddle Races
7:00- 8:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Afterparty on the Roof Deck
REGISTER HERE: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-battle-of-the-paddles-registration-tickets-278511
EQUIPMENT:
All racers need to bring paddleboard, kayak or canoe, paddle, and PFD (personal flotation device) type III. Single blade paddles only for SUPs (stand up paddleboards).
AWARDS:
Special awards in both divisions for overall male and female winners in following age classes:
Under 16
17-25
26-39
40-60
60 and over
VIEWING PARTY:
The rooftop deck of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center will be open during the race with wine and beer available for purchase. The awards ceremony will take place there as well.
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Where is it happening?
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 West Fletcher Street,Alpena, Michigan, United States
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