Enjoy a day on the bay for charity!

Fort Walton Yacht Club invites you to join us for our 2nd Annual “Paddle for the Promise” Standup Paddleboard Race to benefit Covenant Hospice. This event will be held at our gorgeous location on Choctawhatchee Bay Saturday, August 9, 2014. A series of races for all skill levels and ages will be held beginning at 9 a.m.

There will be four divisions of racers: Men, Women, Youth, as well as three race classes: 14 ft, 12'6, and Surfboard. In addition to our 5-mile and 1-mile races, we will also offer a relay for three-person teams. And to top it all off, a hilarious SUP jousting tournament is sure to make waves as adventurous competitors clad in their most creative costumes attempt to knock one another in the water.

Between races, you and your entourage can check out our event sponsors’ booths or browse items offered for sale by our vendors. Children will also love this event, as there will be plenty to see and do. The Yacht Club includes areas perfect for splashing and swimming, as well as a playground.

Stick around for the post-race celebration, which will be held onsite this year! Chill out and enjoy food and drinks as you groove to live music. After the awards ceremony, we’ll announce the winner of our awesome prize drawings, which includes a Starboard "Atlas" paddle board courtesy of Dog House Surf Shop!

Paddle for the Promise supports a local non-profit that makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of so many hurting families in our community. 100% of the funds raised by Paddle for the Promise will stay in our area and enable Covenant Hospice staff and volunteers to provide compassionate care to those facing a life-limiting illness – regardless of ability to pay.

Further, your support of this event means that Covenant can offer a number of services for the family members and caregivers of our patients, to help ease their burden during a difficult transition. Services like chaplains, free grief support groups, seminars and counseling sessions help families cope with their loved ones’ illness or passing. Specialized programs for children, teens and families who are facing a loss include in-home grief toolkits called Butterfly Bags, as well as Camp Monarch, a therapeutic day camp for grieving children. Covenant Hospice needs your support to continue offering these vital programs!

Covenant means “promise,” and our promise is that we will be there for anyone who needs us. Our special kind of caring is available thanks to your support.