Join us this weekend for Paddle Fest 2013 at Lake Pleasant Regional Park

PaddleFest

Location: Follow signs from the main entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road to the north entrance of Lake Pleasant to Fireman's Cove.

5 a.m.             Early morning paddle fishing derby - Ed Elefante

5:30 a.m.        Start fishing. Program runs through 12 p.m.

8 a.m.            Try out a paddle craft - all day 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. See shoreline booths for free demo
                      rides, must stay inside Fireman's Cove.

9 a.m.             Throw bag instruction - Desert Voyagers
                      Super basic strokes clinic - Desert Rivers Outfitters
                      How to modify a kayak - Rick Johnson

10 a.m.           River of Dreams Poker Paddle for prizes - Jeff and Desert Paddlers
                      Throw bag contest begins (all day) - Desert Voyagers

11:30 a.m.      River of Dreams Poker Paddle awards - Stage

12 p.m.           Blind-folded two kayak relay race - Ranger Terry

12:30 p.m.       Super basic strokes clinic - Desert River Outfitters
                       Basic kayaking stokes clinic - Go Kayak Arizona

1 p.m.              Around Little Island Portage Relay - Ranger Terry - Men, women and children
                       divisions

1:30 p.m.         Scavenger hunt paddle - Ranger Terry

2 p.m.              Cheap kayak gear you can make from recycled materials - Rick Johnson
                        Re-entering A Boat Clinic - Desert Voyagers

2:30 p.m.          Awards for Scavenger Hunt - Stage with Ranger Terry

3 p.m.              Jamming with The Tourists music duo - On the stage from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
                       Super Basic Stokes Clinic - Desert River Outfitters
                       Kayak Roll Clinic - Desert Voyagers

4 p.m.             Five Kayak Centipede Paddle Race - Ranger Terry

4:30 p.m.         Tandem Kayak Obstacle Course Relay Race - Jared, Dylan and Ranger Terry

ON-GOING BOOTH

  • Arizona Hiking Shack / Desert Voyagers - Adventure trips, outdoor gear and training
  • Arizona Outdoor and Travel Club
  • Brock Fish Paddle Boards
  • Building Your Own Paddle Craft
  • Building A Skin On Frame Kayak
  • City of Tempe Parks and Recreation - Tempe Town Lake
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary - Paddlesafe
  • Desert Paddlers Club
  • Lake Pleasant Desert Outdoor Center Canoeing
  • Desert Mountain Paddlers Meet-Up Club
  • Desert River Outfitters - Paddle trips, kayaks and paddle boards
  • Go Kayak Arizona - Kayak rentals
  • Go Stand Up Paddle - Paddle board rental and instruction
  • I-Yad Adventures - Paddle board rentals, classes and 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 and Hobbies
  • Sports Chalet - Kayaks, rentals, outdoor gear and more

Fees: $6 per vehicle park entry fee plus $2 per paddle craft into the park.

See you at Paddle Fest for a great time!