FESTIVAL COMING SOON

It’s just more than a month before the 2011 Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival begins. Make your plans to attend now!

HOW TO GET YOUR PASS

This year’s event features an easy-to-purchase, four-day all-inclusive pass. Click here to learn about how to navigate admission for this year’s festival.

EVENING EVENTS

When the sun sets, don’t go solo under the stars. Join us for food and festivities plus films, live music, speakers, kayak cooking demonstrations and more. Click here to learn about the Nov. 3-5 nighttime happenings.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH A CALUSA-STYLE RACE

Join us for the first-ever 10-mile Calusa Classic on Nov. 5 or enter the 4-mile Calusa Dash on Nov. 6. Both are brought to you by Canoe & Kayak magazine. Outriggers, surf skis, canoes, kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards – we’ve got something for you. Registration is open now. Prizes include cash and merchandise. How does $500 sound for crossing the finish line? Click here for details. Not into racing? Climb aboard the spectator boat.

WATERTRIBE – HEAR THE PANEL TELL ABOUT TRUE ADVENTURE

The Florida Paddling Trails Association Evening Paddlers Picnic Nov. 5 will feature a special presentation by members of the WaterTribe who will share stories of their participation in the Toughest Expedition Style small boat race in the World! These people have amazing stories of adventure. Hear from Nick Hall, Ed Engel, Joseph Mullen and Steve Isaac. This will make your toughest day paddling seem like it was a cake walk. Click here to see their photos and learn more.

COME TO THE CALUSA FEST AND TAKE HOME A KAYAK

Three chances exist to take a $3,000 kayak home with you from this year’s festival. Click here to read about what’s up for grabs and which non-profit causes benefit. Thanks to Hobie, Estero River Outfitters, The Paddle House and O-Sea-D Aquatic Adventures for these stellar boats.

CALUSA BLUEWAY PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is here for the annual photo event. Oct. 1 is the final date. Click here for details on how to upload your images and enter.

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