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April 19th, 2008

The Yee-Haw! River Paddle will bring together beginners and experienced paddlers alike to share the Haw River in a community atmosphere.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Elon Center for Environmental Studies Haw River Trail Fund. 

Three Events Are Planned To Accomodate All Skill Levels

Schedule of Events

Beginner Paddle
Glencoe Paddle Access

Begins: 9:00am
Registration: 8:00am-9:00am

Cost: Free
Rentals will be available for the Beginner Paddle

Never canoed or kayaked? No problem. Join us at the Glencoe Paddle Access and travel upstream to the Indian Valley Paddle Access and back downstream to Glencoe.  The beginner paddle will allow new participants to enjoy calm waters and take in the wildlife along the riverbanks while discovering the basics. 

Approximately 1 hour

Day Paddle
Glencoe Paddle Access

Begins: 10:30am
Registration: 8:00am-10:30am

Cost: $10 before April 11th • $15 after April 11th ($10 includes t-shirt & shuttle back to Glencoe)

Rentals will not be available for the Day Paddle

Experienced canoe and kayak participants will begin at the Glencoe Paddle Access for an exciting trip downstream to Swepsonville.  Take on the rapids of the Haw and breathe in the outdoors with a full day paddling adventure.

Approximately 5 hours

Family Paddle
Town of Haw River Access

Begins: 1:30pm
Registration: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Cost: $10 before April 11th • $15 after April 11th ($10 includes t-shirt & shuttle back to Town of Haw River Paddle Access)

Rentals will be available for the Family Paddle

Bring the family out to experience the Haw as you never have before.  Families can start a new tradition with the sites and sounds of the outdoors.  An exciting ride awaits you from the town of Haw River to the Swepsonville River Park. 

Approximately 3 hours


Registration:

Prior to registering, please review the Release of Liability. You will be asked to certify that you have reviewed the Release of Liability and agree to its terms.

To Register. please fill out the Registration Form and mail with your payment to:
Haw River Trail
3916 R. Dean Coleman Road
Burlington, NC 27215

OR

Register Online