The Lake Pleasant Paddle Fest will be Saturday, April 27th from 8AM to 5PM in Fireman's Cove, Lake Pleasant. Come on out and try paddling a number of paddlecraft. Bring the family and your swim suit, lots of fun, games, and contest too. Here is the schedule:
Location: Follow signs from the main entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road to the north entrance of Lake Pleasant to Fireman’s Cove
5AM EARLY MORNING PADDLE FISHING DERBY
5AM Sign-in Time, 5:30AM Start Fishing, Noon End Time (Ed Elefante)
8AM “TRY OUT A PADDLE CRAFT” – ALL DAY 8AM – 5PM
(see shoreline booths for free demo rides , must stay inside Fireman’s Cove)
9AM THROW BAG INSTRUCTION (Desert Voyagers)
SUP BASIC STROKES CLINIC (Desert River Outfitters)
HOW TO MODIFY A KAYAK (Rick Johnson)
10:00AM RIVER OF DREAMS POKER PADDLE FOR PRIZES (Jeff & Desert Paddlers)
THROW BAG CONTEST STARTS – goes all day (Desert Voyagers)
11:30AM RIVER OF DREAMS POKER PADDLE AWARDS (Stage)
NOON BLIND FOLDED TWO KAYAK RELAY RACE (Ranger T)
12:30PM SUP BASIC STROKES CLINIC (Desert River Outfitters)
BASIC KAYAKING STROKES CLINIC (Go Kayak Arizona)
1:00PM AROUND LITTLE ISLAND PORTAGE RELAY (Ranger T)
(Mens, Ladies, and Kids divisions)
1:30PM SCAVENGER HUNT PADDLE (Ranger T)
2:00PM CHEAP KAYAK GEAR YOU CAN MAKE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS (Rick Johnson)
RE-ENTERING A BOAT CLINIC (Desert Voyagers)
2:30PM AWARDS FOR SCAVENGER HUNT (Stage – Ranger T)
3:00PM JAMMING WITH “THE TOURISTS” MUSIC DUO – Stage 3PM – 5PM
SUP BASIC STROKES CLINIC (Desert River Outfitters)
KAYAK ROLL CLINIC (Desert Voyagers)
4:00PM FIVE KAYAK CENTIPEDE PADDLE RACE (Ranger T)
4:30PM TANDEM KAYAK OBSTICLE COURSE RELAY RACE (Jared, Dylan, Ranger T)
On-Going Booths:
ARIZONA HIKING SHACK / DESERT VOYAGERS
ADVENTURE TRIPS, OUTDOOR GEAR & TRAINING
ARIZONA OUTDOOR & TRAVEL CLUB
BROCK FISH PADDLE BOARDS
BUILDING YOUR OWN PADDLE CRAFT (Greg Morse)
BUILDING A SKIN ON FRAME KAYAK (Don Frazier)
CITY OF TEMPE PARKS & RECREATION – TEMPE TOWN LAKE
COAST GUARD AUXILARY- PADDLE SAFE
DESERT PADDLERS CLUB
LAKE PLEASANT DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER CANOEING
DESERT MOUNTAIN PADDLERS MEET UP CLUB
DESERT RIVER OUTFITTERS – PADDLE TRIPS, KAYAKS & PADDLE BOARDS
GO KAYAK ARIZONA – KAYAK RENTALS
GO STAND UP PADDLE – PADDLE BOARD RENTAL & INSTRUCTION
I-YAD ADVENTURES – PADDLE BOARD RENTALS, CLASSES & TOURS
PADDLE ARIZONA MEET UP CLUB
PRESCOTT PADDLERS CLUB
RIVER OF DREAMS ADAPTIVE RECREATION
“KAYAKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES”
SHAKA BOARDS – PADDLE BOARDS
SOUTHERN ARIZONA PADDLERS CLUB
SOUTHWEST KAYAKS & HOBIES
SPORTS CHALET – KAYAKS, RENTALS, OUTDOOR GEAR & MORE
SEE YOU AT PADDLE FEST FOR A GREAT TIME!!!