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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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Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012 (rain date September 9)

Event:  5 mile one way paddle North on the Hackensack River

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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

 

Fundraising:

  • We will provide you the tools you need to encourage your friends and family to sponsor your participation in the Paddle. All proceeds will benefit Hackensack Riverkeeper.

 

Nationally presented by Toyota and nationally sponsored by KEEN. Local sponsors: Shop Rite of Hackensack, SONY and REI.

 

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