For Immediate Release: June 7, 2012
Contact: John Bauer vtpaddlefest@gmail.com or call 802-279-7222
The sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding has worked it’s way from west to east and is now becoming established in Vermont. The sport is easily accessible to all ages and abilities, from casual cruising to racing. The Vermont Paddleboard Festival will be held at Waterbury Center State Park on June 24 from 11 am to 4 pm, featuring activities for everyone from beginners to experts.
“Stand up paddleboarding has grown in Vermont since it arrived here about three years ago,” said organizer John Bauer of the blog Vermont Paddling. “This festival is designed to allow people to try it for the first time and to give experienced paddlers a chance to try different boards.”
Over 50 models of paddleboards from 12 manufacturers will be available for people to test paddle at the event. There will be clinics ranging from How to Choose a Paddleboard to instruction on How to Make Repairs, as well as a paddleboard yoga demonstration and races at the end of the day.
“Surfing is the original cool-kid sport and Paddleboarding brings the balance and athleticism of surfing to our inland waterways,” said Marc Sherman of the Outdoor Gear Exchange. “Paddleboards are far more stable than most people imagine and it's a great way to get on the water with a completely different perspective and experience than any other paddle sport. We're excited to be involved in this festival and expect it to be a staple of spring in Vermont for years to come.”
Steve Brownlee from Umiak Outfitters agrees, “It's the most enjoyable form of exercise I have ever found," he said. “The neat thing about paddleboards is you don’t have to go fast or work hard to have fun with one, you don’t need a lot of instruction, and paddleboards are light weight. Many of my customers comment that it's really cool, like walking on water.”
For more information, please!
Or call 802-279-7222
Vermont Paddleboard Festival
June 24, 2012 11 am - 4 pm
Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Rd.
Waterbury Center, VT
Cost:
$3 Day Use Fee or Vermont State Park Pass
$5 Vermont Paddleboard Festival Fee, donated to Friends of the Winooski
Details for the Vermont Paddleboard Festival
