Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie

Name: Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie
Start: 2025-08-16T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-16T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Gaston County Wildlife Club

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Gaston County Wildlife Club | Belmont, NC

Join Anchored Soul for our 6th annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you are a seasoned paddler or a fun-lovin’ newbie, we have something for you. Lake Wylie is a great place to enjoy a summer day on the water! Beginners can participate in a 1-mile fun race and the advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5-, 7-, or 14-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup race for your human babies and fur babies, respectively. All 1–, 3.5-, 7- & 14- mile race registrations include t-shirt, meal ticket, drink ticket & access to the concert. Race proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations TBD. Race T-shirt is ONLY GUARANTEED if you register by Wednesday, July 30! A popular energetic 80s Tribute Band will perform from 1:00-4:00pm.
No Equipment, No Problem! Anchored Soul will be available to assist with all your equipment needs. Never been on a paddle board before and would like to try it out, contact Heidi Schmidt Cole, ACA certified SUP Instructor and owner of Anchored Soul to schedule a lesson.
Register as a Racer on Paddleguru.
Location Address:
3127 South Point Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, August 15th, 2025 @ Muddy River Distillery
6:00pm - 9:00pm Packet Pick-up and Late Registration (Registration ends at 9:00pm)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, August 16th, 2025 @ Gaston Wildlife Club, 3127 South Point Rd Belmont, NC
7:00am -8:00am Late Packet Pickup
8:30am Mandatory Racers’ Safety Meeting at dock
9:00am START Pro 14-mile course race
9:05am START Long 7-mile course race
9:10am START Short 3.5-mile course race
9:15am START First-timers’ 1-mile race
12:00-12:30pm All racers finished / Clear courses and cove of equipment
11:30am Guppies race & Yoga on the Lawn
11:45am SUP Pup Cup Race
12:00pm Hula Hoop SUP Challenge
12:30pm Awards Ceremony
1:00pm - 4:00pm After-party includes food, drinks, music, and fun for all.