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Fri, Aug 21
|Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Battle of the Paddles
Join the Dork Brothers and Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for the 2026 Battle of the Paddles!
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
About the event
The 3K paddle board, solo kayak & canoe race on the Thunder Bay River starts behind the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
Friday, August 21, 2026
5:30- 7:00 pm: Paddle Races
7:00- 8:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Afterparty on the Roof Deck
Register at: https://www.simpletix.com/…/2026-battle-of-the-paddles….
Equipment
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