BATTLE OF THE PADDLES

Name: BATTLE OF THE PADDLES
Start: 2025-08-15T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI | Alpena, MI

Battle of the Paddles is back - and you should join us!
Here is the 411 🚣‍♀️🌤️⬇️
EVENTS:
-3K Paddleboard/SUP Race
-Solo Kayak & Canoe Race
COURSE:
-Both races are on the Thunder Bay River and start at the Rotary Bridge
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
REGISTRATION:
Complete registration by mail. Print form and mail back with entry fee to Dork Brothers, P.O. Box 301, Alpena, MI 49707.
*registration form in "discussion" portion of this event page
**race day registration permitted
COST:
Entries in by 8/1/25 - $5 for students, $10 for adults
Entries after 8/1/25 - $10 for students, $15 for adults
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.