Just as the temperatures soar to the triple digits ahead, something very “cool” is coming to Folsom’s Lake Natoma. It’s the return for Paddlesplash featuring Seychelle SUP, a multi-day event that is all about just what is in its name, paddling, splashing and throw in a whole lot of fun.
Beginning next Thursday, July 25 and running through Sunday July 28, this annual event is focused around competitive paddle boarding and with several distances to choose there is a race for everyone. This year’s event offers several length options for paddlers and something for all ages.
Presented by Nor Cal Sup Groms in cooperation with California State Parks, this event takes once again at the Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area, accessible at 1912 Hazel Avenue near the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. In addition to the various paddle boarding competitions, the event offers yoga on the water, board demonstration, interactive clinics and more.
“Anybody that can paddle and all ages are welcome,” says paddler extraordinaire and race director Shelly Alves of NorCal Sup in Folsom. One of the new additions this year will be an event called poker paddle where participants trek to several different stations on the water, collecting cards and then return to the starting point to compete in a round of Texas Hold Em, all part of making the event both competitive and fun to suit everyone’s fancy.
“People will be coming from everywhere for this event, we expect this to be our biggest event ever,” Alves added.
Paddlesplash raises funds a variety of community outreach programs for youth as well as underserved members of the community. The organizers are a 501c3 Charity promoting Water Safety and access to all through the sport of PaddleBoarding.
This year, Seychelle Webster will be part of the event. Webster is a paddling professional who will offer hands on demonstrations in paddle boarding as well as education in nutrition, coaching and more.
The event starts July 25 but entry prices increase after July 24 so register now. For entry information, pricing and sign ups you can go to the EVENT WEBSITE HERE. or visit www.norcalsup.com. In addition to registration fees, an entry fee into the park is required at the gate.
