Kayaking for a Cause: Grab a paddle and support local veterans!

Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez has announced that on Saturday, September 19th, 2015, more than 100 kayakers and friends of all ages will come together at the Cedar Beach Marina to raise money and have fun at the Town of Babylon’s inaugural Kayaking for a Cause charity event. Each year the Town of Babylon Veterans Advisory Council will choose a local veterans group to receive proceeds from the event. This year’s recipient is the Hunter Squires Jackson American Legion Post 1218 in Amityville.

“We’re very proud to support the American Legion Post 1218,” said Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, who serves as chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Committee. “Funds raised during Kayaking for a Cause will go towards repairing internal infrastructure damaged due to vandalism and theft which had left the building uninhabitable. These funds will allow Post 1218 to restore their building to a rentable condition, providing income which many veterans organizations rely on to pay their bills.”

Kayakers may select one of three trails depending on their skill level. The Beginner Trail is approximately 2.5 miles long, the Intermediate Trail is approximately 3.5 miles long and the Advanced Trail is approximately 5.5 miles long. All trails begin and end at the Cedar Beach Marina and explore Cedar Island and the Great South Bay. The registration fee for adults and teenagers ages 13 and older is $35 and the fee for children ages 12 and under is $15. On-site registration begins at 7:30 AM and the tour launches at 9 AM. Registration includes participation in the tour, a t-shit and bracelet for lunch at the Beach Hut at Cedar Beach.

“This event is a wonderful way for the community to come together to support our heroes and veterans,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “This will be our inaugural Kayaking for a Cause, and we look forward to developing this into an annual tradition.”

Participants may register and pay online at www.townofbabylon.com, or by sending a check made out to Hunter Squires Jackson American Legion Post 1218 and sent to:

Kayaking for a Cause

Supervisor’s Office – Town Hall

200 East Sunrise Highway,

Lindenhurst, NY 11757

For more information about the inaugural Kayaking for a Cause event log on to www.townofbabylon.com or call the Town of Babylon at 631-893-2100.