July 31, 2020 – OTTAWA, ON – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is thrilled to announce the Coast to Coast to Coast Paddle Challenge, a new virtual event for all paddlers across all disciplines on August 29th, 2020.
The event will feature a variety of different paddling challenges that include a mixture of competitive and fitness based paddling events in addition to other skill-based participation challenges in the lead up of the event. The goal of this event is to connect our diverse paddling community and to encourage paddlers to get out and have fun on the water.
To celebrate, CKC will be streaming live on our YouTube channel on Saturday August 29th to feature paddling across the country with special alumni and Olympian guests. Family and friends can tune in to watch on this day. More details to come.
The event is FREE for all clubs and individuals who are ready to take on the challenge!
Stay tuned for registration details coming soon and mark your calendars for the Coast to Coast to Coast Paddle Challenge on August 29 with challenges leading up to it!
Please note that all regional and provincial/territorial COVID-19 public health guidelines regarding group size and physical distancing must be followed at all times during this event. Additionally, all participants must follow CKC’s on-water Code of Safety.
For more information, please contact Laurel MacAdam, at lmacadam@canoekayak.ca.
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About Canoe Kayak Canada
Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada, one of Canada’s top performing summer sports with a total of 24 Olympic medals, and a leader in the Paralympic movement. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization that includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial, territorial and divisional paddling associations. Elite National Team athletes proudly represent Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Follow Canoe Kayak Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.