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ANNUAL SOUTH METRO PADDLE EXPERIENCE

This paddle “Experience”

will be full of paddle excitement.  There

will be paddleboard demos by many paddleboard vendors, Stand Up Paddle (SUP)

fitness & training, paddle races for all ages and skill, food & drink,

and so much more.  Come out and join us

for the South Metro’s first paddle event of its kind.

ALL

paddle craft invited to Participate! Paddlers of all levels are welcomed and encouraged

to join the Fun!  Even a kid’s race!

Our

event is open to Stand-Up Paddleboards, Prone/Traditional, Surfski (Single

& Double), Canoes, Kayaks, and other Paddle craft. Note: A limited supply

of stand up paddleboards are available for rent. First come, first serve.

Please contact Minnesota Mermaid @ 612-849-9996, mnmermaid@outlook.com or visit her at www.mnmermaid.com

to place your rental board reservation. 

Boards rented are All Rounder style boards and no race boards available

to rent. 

For everyone’s safety we will require all race participants to wear a board leash, as

well as the mandatory personal flotation device (PFD). 

EVENT ACTIVITIES

5K Recreational Paddle Race:  This

is a low-pressure recreational paddle that is perfect for the beginner

paddler to intermediate. There will be many bays to go in and out of. This

course will be on the most upper end of Lower Prior Lake.  Racers will be escorted by our safety boats

and supported by the Lake Sheriff.  Must be at least 13 years of age to enter.  This is a timed event with podium

recognition and awards to the Top Three Male/Female overall and individual

class winners for Junior (13-17), 18-49, and Legends (50+).


 

10K Elite SUP Race:  This race is for our experienced SUP paddlers.  This course will cover the majority of Lower

Prior Lake.  Besides buoy turns you will

have natural lake shore line to follow, and land marks to go around.  Such as points and islands.  You will be challenged by conditions created

by boat traffic (kept at a distance by our safety boats) and possible winds.  This will be a scenic paddle as well, so make

sure to take in all the beauty that this lake has to offer. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter.  This is a

timed event with podium recognition and awards to the Top Three

Male/Female overall, and individual class winners for 18-49 and

Legends (50+).

Paddleboard Demo’s:  The

following paddleboard suppliers have confirmed they will be present with some

of their boards to demo for free and address your questions regarding their

product line represented.  Please bring

ID with you and own PFD.  We will list

others as they are confirmed. 

Wai Nani Paddle &

Surf. Co. – SUP/ATX & Lahui Kai Race

Twin Cities Paddleboard –

Pau Hana

Silver Creek Paddle Co. –

Red Paddle

Black Oar - iSurf

Scuba Center - SIC

Michael’s Cycles – Fat Bikes/Beach Cruisers

SUP Yoga:  Join BRX Fitness

Saturday morning for a FREE yoga class to help you stretch and relax prior to

your event.  Boards will not be

provided.  Anticipating all boards will

be rented out to race participants already. 

  

SUP 101:  This is a class

designed for beginners.  The focus here

is to teach you the basics so that you can get out on the water and enjoy your

time paddling.  Registration fee includes

everything you need for that day’s training. 

You will be getting in and out of the water on your board, and we cannot

guarantee you will stay dry.  Please

dress appropriately.     

SUP Bootcamp:  If you are

looking to get a good workout then join us for this class.  This class will be hosted by BRX

Fitness.  There will be sweating and

elevated heart rates.  Perfect for a dip

to cool off.  Boards are provided with

registration, but a $5 rebate will be given for those bringing their own

boards.   

Social Paddle:  Sunday afternoon

after the SUP Bootcamp join the MN Mermaid for a relaxing social paddle on

Upper Prior Lake and stop off at Charlies on Prior for some food & drink.  This is the perfect opportunity to get

familiar with a totally different section of Prior Lake.  Races will be held on Lower Prior and the

Social Paddle will be on Upper Prior. 

Put in and take out will be at Watzl’s Point Beach.  The MN Mermaid will be assisting with

shuttling boards to and from Lake Front Park parking, which is free.

Food & Drinks:  More information to come.  Food & Drinks will be provided.

ENTRY FEES

• 5K & 10K
  
  Race Registration Fee:  $45 / $55 day of event

• SUP Yoga
  
  $FREE (BRX to host as a Sponsor) 

• SUP 101 w/
  
  MN Mermaid - $25 (board included)  

• SUP Bootcamp
  
  - $25  (BRX to host as a Sponsor)

• Paddle
  
  Seminar $45 (Limited Registration).  Bring your own boards to train on or please
  
  coordinate a rental if needed beforehand. 
  
  

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAIL/CONSIDERATIONS

Dogs

and cats are not allowed on the beach or in swim areas in the lake at Watzl's

Point Beach and Sand Point Beach.

SAND

POINT BEACH


Sand Point Beach is one of the most popular city parks in the summer. Located

at 14349 Crest Avenue NE, next to the most-used DNR boat access to Prior Lake,

Sand Point Beach is a great destination for swimmers, boaters and families. The

beach offers two picnic shelters, play equipment, three sand volleyball courts,

horseshoe pits, a fishing pier, restrooms, and boat slips.  For more information about boat slips slots

at Sand Point Beach for the day, call the Recreation Department at (952)

447-9820.