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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER AUGUST 16, 2019

PHOTO BY JILL TORKELSON The optional competitive part of the Paddle and Pedal Re- PHOTO BY JILL TORKELSON

The Paddle and Pedal Regatta features a non-competitive cruise of the East Bay. gatta features a “Race to the Buoy” with medals awarded to
the top three youth and adult finishers.
Annual Paddle and Pedal Regatta sets sail Saturday

The community is invited to partici- There will be an optional “Race to the
pate in the 8th annual Paddle and Pedal Buoy” at 12 p.m. with medals for the top
Regatta on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. three youth and adult finishers, followed
at Indian Beach. This is a free event and by a raffle and barbecue lunch. A dona-
registration is not required. tion of $5 is suggested for the lunch.
Hosted by the Canyon Lake Fitness Raffle tickets cost $1 each or 10 for $5.
and Triathlon Club, the Paddle and Ped- The proceeds from the barbecue
al Regatta features a non-competitive and raffle will benefit Kamali’i Foster
cruise of the East Bay, a “Race to the Family Agency’s Independent Living
Buoy” and a barbecue. Program. The program provides foster
Following a group photo at 10 a.m., youth ages 15 to 20 with skills to eman-
participants will navigate on paddle- cipate out of the foster care system suc-
boards, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, or cessfully.
other non-motorized vessels to the East The Triathlon and Fitness Club pro-
Port Park launch ramp and back to In- motes healthy lifestyles through swim-
dian Beach. Open water swimmers are ming, cycling, running and other cross-
also invited to complete some or all of training activities. In addition to group
the approximately two-mile round trip training activities, the annual 5K/10K PHOTO BY JILL TORKELSON
course. Fun Run, Tour de Canyon Lake, Turkey
Participants will be required to sign Trot and Paddle and Pedal Regatta are
a waiver and have a U.S. Coast Guard among the community events the club The Paddle and Pedal Regatta wraps up with a barbecue lunch. A $5 donation is suggested.
approved life jacket for each person on hosts. Annual club dues are $30 for in-
board. Participants under the age of 13 dividuals and $40 for families. Mem- the Paddle and Pedal Regatta. For more club.com or e-mail canyonlaketriclub@
must wear the lifejacket. bership is not required to participate in information, visit canyonlaketriathlon- gmail.com.