Return to Goat Island

FOR THE BENEFIT OF OPERATION SECOND CHANCE

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Snow Hill, Maryland

Presented by:

Walk on Water and Paddle Second Chance

WHAT: RETURN TO GOAT ISLAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF OPERATION SECOND CHANCE

In the sport of paddle boarding, it's not about who wins the race. It's about bringing people together, the welcoming atmosphere, and sharing in the struggle & triumph of the course. The camaraderie motivates paddlers to train harder, go longer, and push their fellow racers through previously unforeseen limits. Those involved in the sport do it not only to help themselves, but to help others on and off the water. 

Paddle Second Chance will join forces with Walk on Water on SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019 and host the next Return to Goat Island Paddle Sports Festival benefiting Operation Second Chance, the LARGEST paddle board, kayak and surf ski race in the Delmarva region. 

WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2019 SNOW HILL, MD

WHO: OPEN TO ALL FORMS OF PADDLING: SUP, KAYAK & SURF SKI

Return to Goat Island will include a short distance children’s FUN race (Kids will race together on giant inflatables), 1-mile open race for first-time paddle boarders and a 6-mile recreational flat water race designed for the intermediate to advanced paddler. And, for those looking to push their limits, there will be a 17-mile flat water race (which is the only race open to ALL forms of paddling) on the beautiful Pocomoke River. 

PLEASE NOTE: *** 17-MILE FLAT WATER RACE IS THE ONLY RACE OPEN TO ALL FORMS OF PADDLING INCLUDING: OC-1, OC-2, OC-6, Surfski, Prone and SUP Unlimited. *** THERE MUST BE FIVE "ALIKE" CRAFTS IN ANY RACE CATEGORY TO RECEIVE AN AWARD ***

There will be a party-like atmosphere for those also not wanting to paddle but wanting to enjoy a great time outside with family, friends and COMMUNITY.  There will be a petting zoo for big/small kids, Floating Yoga, Great Food and Music! So, join us for a FUN-filled weekend of paddling and outdoor activities on the Pocomoke.  

Race Distances

1-mile Warriors Race (beginners)

6-mile race (intermediate/advanced)

17-mile Return to Goat Island Solo (advanced/elite)

Kids FUN race

***All kids will race together on giant inflatables***

***Kids sign up on race day at Registration***

Race participants will circle Goat Island and then travel farther along the river course, underneath the cover of shade trees, through the scenic water trail of Shad Landing and down river to the turning buoy off Milburn Landing, then repeating the course in the opposite direction.

AWARDS CEREMONY & POST-RACE BBQ CELEBRATION

** REGISTER EARLY ** NO SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS ** GET ON BOARD FOR EARLY PADDLER DISCOUNTS **

ALL COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR USCG-APPROVED PFD's AND BRING LEASHES

RACE CAN BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND CONDITIONS

ABOUT: COMBINING TWO PREMIER PADDLE EVENTS FOR ONE AMAZING CAUSE 

Over the past seven years Paddle Second Chance has raised more than $200,000 for Operation Second Chance, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving wounded veterans & their families as they recover & transition back to civilian life, including over 40 families from the Delmar region. 

For the past three years, Walk on Water has sponsored the family-friendly paddle sports festival to celebrate the paddling lifestyle. The highlight of the event is featuring a race on the Pocomoke River, OPEN to all forms of paddling: SUP, kayak and surf ski. The Festival features live music, great food and beverage vendors, yoga demos and children's activities.  Shad Landing & Milburn Landing beautiful riverfront campgrounds are also located in close proximity to the race area. 

Join us on JUNE 22 in Snow Hill, Maryland.  Let us grow together as a COMMUNITY and share in the moments in life that matter.  

CAMPING DETAILS:

Byrd Park (304 West Market Street, Snow Hill MD, 21863)
***The largest of the three town parks in Snow Hill, MD, and situated on the banks of the Pocomoke River just off West Market Street.

Link to the main site for camping in Maryland -  https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/BrowseMaps 
***Just select:  Pocomoke River State Park

Link to reserve camping closest to Byrd Park
visit:  https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/PocomokeRiverStatePark?Map
select:  POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
select:  SHAD LANDING (or) MILBURN LANDING
***The site will prompt you to select camp site (near water's edge or "not") directly on the map itself BEFORE allowing you to make a reservation.

CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION

To learn more about Operation Second Chance and to make a donation, please click the link for the donation page: 

 https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/DonationPage.aspx?eventid=284240&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2fEventSummary.aspx

TO LEARN MORE 

About Walk on Water, visit us at www.walkonwatersupco.com.  Follow us on social media too — #walkonwatersupco 

For video of this amazing cause, click the link -- Paddlers Hit The Water To Aid Local Vets

The Town of Snow Hill is a very proud sponsor of this event. For more info on the town, visit http://snowhillmd.com/ 

**For info on Paddle Second Chance, contact Walt Ellenberger (PSC2019 Chair) - ewellenbe@gmail.com 

**For info on race day or ANYTHING related to Walk on Water, contact KJ Murphy - kjmurphy038@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

From all of us, 

Mahalo

Team Walk on Water and Paddle Second Chance

#gogogoat #returntogoatisland #walkonwatersupco #paddlesecondchance

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