Kickoff - Registration will open 5pm at our kick-off diner Wednesday March 30th 5-8pm.  On-line registration will open at 8pm after the kick-off dinner.  

The Paddle for Veterans 2022 Kick-off party will be Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 5-8pm.

American Legion, Post 54, South 3rd St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

Dinner is sponsored by CTLF for those who are registering for the paddle event.

Packet Pickup and Vessel Drop-off:  1 N. Front St., directly across from Salty Pelican.

Thursday, June 23rd, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Friday, June 18th, 8:00 am to noon 

NOTE: The first 100 Kayaks, Paddleboards, etc. will be loaded in the truck on Friday after 12pm.  Anything after 12pm will be the responsibility of the paddler to get to St Marys.  The 1st 100 paddlers to register will receive a complimentary ride on the Amelia River Cruise to St Marys!! 

Pre-Paddle Instructions:

The Amelia River Cruise boat will depart Fernandina Harbor Marina at 7am sharp.   All remaining participants should be at the dock at St. Mary's GA, no later than 7:45 a.m.  The race will begin at approximately  8:00 a.m. 

 The race course time limit will be 5-hours maximum.  After 5-hours paddlers will be pulled off course by safety boat crew.

Post-Paddle Party:  Leddy's Porch, Florida House Inn, 3rd St.

Party will begin at 1:00 pm.  Food and soda/water will be provided.  Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the Green Turtle.  BBQ Food will be provided by Brenda and Grape, which is on the total yummy scale