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September sea kayak event happening in Bayfield
The first annual Bayfield Paddle Rally takes place Sept. 9–11, with headquarters at Trek & Trail, 7 Washington Ave. in Bayfield, Wis. The sea kayak event offers courses and workshops for all skill levels, with high-level coaches from across the country. Participants choose from a range of paddling and workshop options throughout the three-day event.
A tandem kayak race for participants is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11. The race is visible from the downtown waterfront. Non-participants will also have an opportunity to try out various kayaks, and a free community paddle will be offered to the public.
Vendors will be on hand selling clothing and kayak gear. The rally also features live music, a campfire social, and dinners provided by Bodin's Fancy Fish and The Fat Radish.
For registration information and a full list of events, visit trek-trail.com. For more information about Bayfield, located on the south shore of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin, visit the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau at bayfield.org.