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Hackensack River Paddle – A Waterkeeper Alliance SPLASH Event to Benefit Hackensack Riverkeeper
Hackensack Riverkeeper is proud to announce the second annual Hackensack River Paddle on September 8, 2012, part of the Waterkeeper Alliance SPLASH Event Series, presented nationally by Toyota in cooperation with KEEN to celebrate and support everyone’s right to clean water and waterways.
The Paddle will be a point-to-point paddle consisting of a one way paddle from Laurel Hill County Park to Mill Creek Point Park, both in Secaucus, encompassing a five mile stretch of the river.
We encourage you to use your own boat or alternatively use one of ours (there is limited availability of Hackensack Riverkeeper canoes and kayaks).
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Free breakfast and lunch for all paddlers!
After the paddle, enjoy live music by Frantic!
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Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012 (rain date September 9)
Event: 5 mile one way paddle North on the Hackensack River
Time: Meet at Mill Creek Point Park in Secaucus at 8AM for registration. After registering, you will be shuttled to the starting point at Laurel Hill County Park via bus (You will be provided with additional instructions once registered). If you are using your own boat, drop it off at Laurel Hill County Park and drive to Mill Creek Point.
Registration Costs:
- Bring your own boat: $15
- Single kayak rental: $20
- Tandem kayak rental: $55
- Canoe rental: $40
To register, visit www.hackensackriverkeeper.org
Nationally presented by Toyota and nationally sponsored by KEEN. Local sponsors: Shop Rite of Hackensack, SONY and REI.
