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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, March 13, 2024- Page 11
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CANOOCHEE PADDLE RACE
A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION
ORK to host an
annual party on the
water to celebrate the
outdoors
Ogeechee
Riverkeeper (ORK)
will host an action-
packed event aimed at
celebrating the beauty
of the environment and
promoting conservation
efforts in the region.
Paddlers will traverse seven miles of the Canoochee, from Brewton Bridge to
Rocks River Bridge landing. The finish line at Rocks River will also serve as the
headquarters for fun during and after the race.
“We encourage friends and family to come cheer for the racers and enjoy a day
out by the river,” says Meaghan Walsh Gerard, communications director for ORK.
“This year we are delighted to have Chris Stalcup performing. With a tune named
‘Ogeechee River,’ we knew he’d be a great fit.” Stalcup is a Georgia-based country
singer and songwriter. His music has been described as “a bonfire raging behind
some small-town dirt-road shanty, of a band valiantly laying bare its soul while
everyone dances wildly.”
After all the paddlers have arrived at the finish line, ORK will hold an awards
presentation. Trophies will be presented for timed winners as well as outlandish
categories like Dynamic Duo, Funkiest Costume, Most Creative Boat, and the Lazy
River Award for the slowest paddler. Food and drink will be available from food
trucks including Roily’s Taqueria and Road-Tisserie, and Norburg Chiropractic
will be offering free massages. ORK will have an information table to answer
questions about the work of the nonprofit. Raffle tickets and official merchandise
will also be available.
By raising awareness and supporting conservation initiatives, the Canoochee
Paddle Race aims to protect and preserve this natural treasure for generations to
come. "We believe that events like the Canoochee Paddle Race play a crucial role
in fostering appreciation for our environment and inspiring stewardship," says
Damon Mullis, riverkeeper and executive director. "Through this event, we hope
to empower individuals to take action and make a positive impact on the health of
our rivers and waterways."
Where: Canoochee River, Evans County
Rocks River Bridge Landing: GPS 32.184196, -81.889276
When: Saturday, April 13, noon. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person; Free to cheer for the paddlers
Details and registration: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/
events/canoochee-paddle-race/
The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at noon. About Ogeechee
Riverkeeper: Ogeechee Riverkeeper 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and
improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the
streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee
River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245
miles long. The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles
across 21 counties in Georgia. More at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org.
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