Saturday, august 18, 2018
ROTARY ISLAND PARK
BIRD’S EYE OUTFITTERS RACES
Youth prices below are for children 5-17 years; under 5 years are free.
A limited number of kayaks will be available to rent from Bird’s Eye Outfitters. Call 906-259-7121 to reserve.
Ample parking available at Aune Osborn park.
Appropriate footwear required for Voyageur Island Biathlon (plan for rough terrain).
Voyageur Island Biathlon
This 4 mile paddling/running race will take contestants on a paddle through the chain of islands near Rotary Park and a run through Voyageur Island, the Sault’s newest paddle destination.
On-Site Registration: Per-Contestant $25, 7AM at Rotary Island
(Must be at least 14 with parental permission)
Portaging Portage Race
This two-person race starts with one racer paddling two miles from Sherman Park to Ashmun Bay. Both racers will “PORTAGE” their kayak/paddle board 2 miles down Portage Avenue (next to the Soo Locks) to the Kemp Marina. The second racer finishes the last leg of the race by paddling 2 miles from Kemp Marina to Rotary Island Park.
On-Site Registration: Team $75, 8AM at Rotary Island
(Must be at least 14 with parental permission)
Island Race
This 4 mile paddling race with several classes will take racers around the chain of islands and back to Rotary Park.
On-Site Registration: Per-Contestant $25, 7AM at Rotary Island
(Must be at least 14 with parental permission)
Bird's Eye Outfitters Guided Island Tours
Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour starting with a paddle through the chain of islands, followed with a scenic walk through Voyageur Island Park. Bring your own canoe, kayak, or standup paddleboard, or rent a kayak on-site (limited qualities available). Groups are small: call Bird’s Eye Outfitters to reserve a spot, 906-259-7121.
Tours leave on the hour, every hour from Rotary Island starting at 11 AM; last tour at 4PM.
Adults $25/Youth $10
Lazy River Float
Paddlers and water lovers of all ages can enjoy this leisurely float down the river’s inner channel from Rotary Park to Harvey Marina. TubePro river tube, life jacket, and shuttle service back to Rotary Island provided.
On-Site Registration: Adults $15/Youth $10
11AM-5PM
Kid's Paddle-Powered Fishing Derby
This fishing contest has a slight twist-anglers age 5-17 may fish anywhere along the St. Marys River, so long as they are in a paddle-powered craft. Kids will enjoy this catch-photo-release fishing contest.
On-Site Registration: Per Contestant $10, 8AM at Rotary Island
Derby starts at 8AM-4PM
Rotary Island Rendezvous
Families are invited to a fun-filled day of activities, food and games at Rotary Park.
FREE!
11AM-5PM
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