Community Gorge Paddle

It's a race, it's a paddling parade, it's the Community Downriver Paddle.

Event Location

Sandy Beach, via S-turn rapid, to Old Angler's Inn access site.

Details

This event is a chance to highlight the community aspects of paddling. Imagine a floatable parade down Mather Gorge (leaving no trace but wake). Come join all types of paddlers to celebrate the Potomac and all that makes paddling wonderful. (Helmet and PFD must be worn). Everyone should be in the water at Sandy Beach ready to go by NOON on Saturday. We will award the prizes at the put-in and then start the community gorge paddle from there (carrying over rocks to S-turn).

Prizes

• Best costume (male and female)
• Youngest and oldest
• Most creative use of duct tape
• Best boater tan
• Least seaworthy vessel
• Farthest distance traveled (must have ID proof or a killer accent)
• Other prize categories may be invented on the spot

Thanks

to Noze Bling for sponsoring the 2008 Community Gorge Paddle.  Tom "The Godfather" Verratti gave us an offer we couldn't refuse!