Triangle Paddle Racing Club

About the Triangle Paddle Racing Club

”The Triangle Paddling Club promotes fitness and fun through paddling. Our roots began with a group of local marathon kayakers that paddled together on the weekends. The club sponsored its first official event, the Triangle Paddling Marathon, in the summer of 2005. We also hosted a series of time trials aimed at improving fitness and technique while building community spirit.”

Epic is proud to be among the list of sponsors for the 2010 Triangle Paddlefest, hosted by the Triangle Paddle Racing Club in North Carolina. Kayak racing clubs and development programs are an essential element of getting youth involved and keeping them excited about the sport. The Triangle Paddlers have created a strong and devoted club that can serve as a template for other areas of the country looking to grow their paddling community.

Epic is providing a full carbon wing paddle to be presented as a prize in the Junior division. Let’s get the kids out on the water early and often, and start them with the right equipment!

The Race: 2010 Triangle Paddlefest – Sunday, October 3rd

The 2010 Triangle Paddlefest is a 6 mile kayak and canoe race on Lake Crabtree between Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina. The event is designed for marathon racing boats, touring kayaks, and flatwater racing canoes and will consist of two laps around a marked 3 mile loop. There is a mass start and an optional portage across a peninsula (the portage is probably a few seconds faster than paddling around, but it is your choice!).

The winner of each class is the first paddler to cross the finish line. For the marathon kayak classes, the race often comes down to a final sprint to the finish line after 6 miles of neck and neck competition.

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