FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact:
Mark Marosits
American Canoe Association RI State Director
720-320-3624
NEWPORT PADDLE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES RI PADDLE
SPORTS!
The Newport Paddle Festival is a fun day of
learning, skill development and community building among Rhode
Island paddlers. It also brings together the paddling community
and nonprofit organizations focused on the environment and access
for all. Whether a new or experienced paddler there is something
for everyone.
The event takes place on August 17 from 10 am
to 3 pm at King Park in Newport, 125 Wellington Avenue, both
on-water and ashore. It is free and open to the public.
The event features a paddlecraft boat show,
on-water demonstrations, paddle tours, SUP yoga, shoreside
classes, paddlecraft safety checks, exhibits by local nonprofits
focused on the access and the environment, local paddle
organizations and more. Some activities require pre-registration.
Information about activities, schedules,
registration, parking and more is found at
www.paddlefestri.com
This event is a collaboration among the
American Canoe Association, the Newport Harbormaster, the U.S
Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Kayak Centre. Featured nonprofits
are Aquidneck Land Trust, Save the Bay and Friends of the
Waterfront. Sponsorship support is provided by BankNewport,
Discover Newport, Gill Marine, M Design Co. and Reynolds DeWalt.
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